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Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean now rolling out to Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy S III

2012-10-25T11:01:18-04:00

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Sprint is the first US carrier to roll out Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean to Samsung's Galaxy S III, with the over the air update available starting today. In addition to the usual upgrades that come along with Jelly Bean, the device has received enhancements to its camera and the Pop Up Play feature. Also included in the update is a new Easy Mode for simplifying the home screens, Blocking Mode so users can disable calls and notifications for a designated period of time, and more keyboard options, including Swype. Additionally, owners will have access to One Touch NFC Pairing and the AllShare Cast Wireless Hub for mirroring to HDTVs or HDMI displa …

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Sprint Galaxy S III finally available, starts at $199.99 on contract

2012-07-01T15:52:05-04:00

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It's been a bit of a journey for Sprint customers looking to get the Samsung Galaxy S III, but the day has finally arrived and the Android 4.0-equipped smartphone is now available from the carrier's website, as promised. Many of those who pre-ordered the device weeks ago have already received the phone, but for those who weren't ready to commit it's been a long wait due to manufacturing issues on Samsung's end. It may have missed its original June 21st launch date by quite a bit, but no matter: you can now head on over to Sprint and pick up the 16GB and 32GB models for $199.99 and $249.99 with a two-year contract, respectively. RadioShack and …

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Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III confirmed for July 1st release

2012-06-27T15:11:05-04:00

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Manufacturing issues delayed Samsung's Galaxy S III from hitting shelves, forcing Sprint to backpedal on its original June 21st release date - but now the carrier says the smartphone will be available starting Sunday, July 1st. As previously mentioned, Sprint will be selling a 16GB version for $199.99 and a 32GB version for $249.99 on a two-year contract. Sprint said it had already begun shipping pre-orders of the 16GB version on June 20th, but it was unable to fulfill 32GB orders in the original release window.

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Sprint won’t start selling Galaxy S III tomorrow thanks to ‘overwhelming demand’

2012-06-20T17:05:31-04:00

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An update to yesterday's statement, Sprint is now saying it won't be able to sell any Galaxy S IIIs tomorrow, June 21st, which was the phone's originally intended launch date. The carrier is placing the blame squarely on Samsung, which told Sprint that it simply wouldn't be able to deliver enough phones.

There's no updated release date yet, but in practice, the news doesn't have much effect: Sprint had already said that customers would only be able to buy the phone online and through telesales tomorrow, while brick and mortar locations would be part of the second wave. Additionally, those who pre-ordered the 16GB model should still start to r …

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Samsung Galaxy S III for Sprint: impressions and benchmarks

2012-06-20T00:01:52-04:00

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The HTC Evo 4G LTE's undisputed reign as Sprint's best Android phone might be over - Samsung's Galaxy S III is coming to the carrier starting tomorrow. We reviewed the international version of the handset a few weeks ago, and unlike most devices that review holds nearly all the information US customers need too. That's because Samsung pulled an impressive coup and was able to release the same phone with the same name on all four major US carriers - Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile - along with C Spire and US Cellular. No matter where you buy it, you're buying the Galaxy S virtually unchanged from the device we reviewed across the pond.

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Samsung Galaxy S III review

2012-05-25T10:08:34-04:00

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How do you review a phone like the Galaxy S III? It's already been subject to so much speculation, exposure, and early judgment - some of it coming from myself, admittedly - that it feels overwhelming to try and condense what it means to everyone into a single treatise. To Samsung, it's the new flagship handset to keep the company ahead of every other Android OEM through 2012, for most people it's a device that stretches the definition of the smartphone form factor, and to mobile gaming enthusiasts it's potentially the most powerful platform yet.

Being a spec leader isn't new to Samsung, but the Galaxy S III betrays an even loftier ambition …

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Samsung Galaxy S III coming to Sprint, sources say

2012-05-03T14:13:40-04:00

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We've learned from people close to the matter that Sprint is on tap to carry a version of the Galaxy S III just announced in London. The move comes as little surprise - Sprint has worked closely with Samsung on the last two Galaxy S launches, offering the Epic 4G in 2010 and the Epic 4G Touch last year - so it only stands to reason that the two companies would be hooking up once again. We would fully expect it be compatible with Sprint's upcoming LTE network, though we haven't seen specs for the Sprint-specific model.

We haven't received direct information indicating that the S III will be coming to other US carriers, but odds are very good th …

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