Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S5 (non-refurb) costs just $260 for 3 days

As you’d probably expect, we’ve seen a number of fairly tempting deals on the ancient Galaxy S5 in the months following its sequel’s launch, but most of the recent ones offered refurbished or open-box units on the cheap.For three whole days now however, the bargain website Daily Steals lets you score the untouched, unused 5.1-inch phone at a measly $260, which is roughly 90 bucks south of Amazon’s lowest current listing. ...

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First Marshmallow updates for Samsung phones reportedly ‘delayed’ for February

Samsung has rarely led the way in software support and bumps to the newest Android iterations for even its best smartphones, but it’s never been as late as this year either. Marshmallows are yet to officially roll out to a single Galaxy “star”, unlike LG, Motorola or HTC devices.

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Samsung spills Android Marshmallow beta to another unintended Galaxy S5

In terms of Android updates, Samsung hasn’t been the speediest in delivering them. Whether that has to do with it being the largest OEM for the OS is something to consider. In fact, it could have something to do with the leakage of the v6.0.1 Marshmallow betas intended for ...

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Here are all the Samsungs ‘confirmed’ for Marshmallow updates in Q1 and Q2 2016

Samsung’s first rumored Android 6.0 update roadmap hinted at three phases, but only tackled device names for two, and release timelines for one. A second chart expanded on the list, also switching a few due dates, while the latest schedule once again restricts the Marshmallow-ready phone and tablet roster, turning vaguer as far as deadlines are concerned.The good news? There are apparently a bunch of Galaxy handhelds ...

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Cricket ups the savings ante with 50 percent off Samsung Galaxy S6, S5, and S4

And the holiday deals keep piling up at possibly the most generous US mobile carrier this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with the third Cricket special offer in effect before the first two could expire.Yes, you can still get $100 shopping cards when you switch to AT&T’s prepaid daughter operator by December 6, as well as phones like the Motorola Moto E and ...

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4.7 inches is the world’s most popular mobile screen size, Full HD leads resolution chart

Tired of the same smartphone market reports reiterated over and over again, showing this manufacturer on the rise this quarter, that other one no longer doing very well, and the OS duopoly strengthening by the day?A web statistics analysis firm called DeviceAtlas has a special and interesting outlook of the mobile industry for the year’s third quarter, ...

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Samsung’s Android Marshmallow roadmap gets updated with new ETAs, more devices

First, there were eight. Then, over a dozen, split into two phases, with more to come in a third wave “after initial testing.” And now, all three phases of Samsung’s Android 6.0 “update guide” are detailed, with status tweaks, revised timelines, and even news of a few devices that will probably not support Marshmallow.In a somewhat surprising twist, the equally fresh, equally great

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Walmart’s Black Friday 2015 deals include new iPhones, newer and older Samsungs

Walmart let rivals Target and Best Buy get an early start on Black Friday promotion exhibition, but as you probably sensed, the world’s largest company by revenue and America’s number one discount retailer couldn’t wait until November 27 to reveal what kind of deals it has up its sleeve for the year’s biggest shopping day.More like days, as it turns out, with online special offers underway at 12:01 a.m. PT on Thanksgiving ...

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Samsung reportedly begins work on Marshmallow updates for eight phones

As always, Samsung stays tight-lipped regarding the state of internal development and customization of proprietary ports based on the newest Android version, despite many of its rivals recently tackling Marshmallow matters head-on.Obviously, that doesn’t mean a bunch of Galaxy phones don’t have 6.0 goodie packs very much on the way. It just means we ...

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Marshmallow update for these 17 devices confirmed by T-Mobile

Owners of some Nexus devices (Nexus 6, Nexus 5, Nexus 9, Nexus 7 2013, and Nexus Player) can already get a taste of Android 6.0 Marshmallow thanks to Google, who made the factory images available on its servers. But what if you own a smartphone (or a tablet, for that matter), and your carrier of choice is T-Mobile? Magenta confirmed the Marshmallow update to be in the works for 17 of the devices on its line-up.The page also reiterates something we know so well (and learned to hate) concerning ...

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An iPhone 6s is the 20th top-selling phone at Best Buy

But numbers 1 through 19? Well, it’s a battle of the wills between Apple and Samsung as resellers get busy with fresh inventories of the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and Galaxy Note 5. What? No Galaxy S6 edge+ love? Not at Best Buy ...

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T-Mobile discounts Samsung Galaxy S6, Note 4, and more for back to school

Class may not be technically in session yet, but T-Mobile wants its school-going customers to be prepared ahead of time with sizzling hot new smartphones. Of course, anyone can get in on the discounted action over at the “Uncarrier’s” online store, as long as you act quickly.T-Mo’s collection of Android savings is only valid today, and the promotion’s headliner is hands down the Samsung Galaxy S6. Already trimmed ...

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AT&T Galaxy S5 gets small software update

If you’ve been rocking a Galaxy S5 on AT&T, you might be jealous at this point of the Android 5.1 updates hitting other carrier models of the smartphone – unfortunately for you, that update is indeed finished and rolling out, but not for your smartphone. We’re sorry to disappoint, but today’s AT&T Galaxy S5 software update isn’t bringing that update either; this one’s just for bug fixes.The update will take your S5 unit from the OC4 firmware to OF2. Unfortunately, AT&T hasn’t posted up a software update changelog on its website quite yet, ...

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T-Mobile brings Android 5.1.1 to the Samsung Galaxy S5

T-Mobile is not only serious about its “un-carrier” strategy, but also about its plan to gain a lot of mind share through software updates. The carrier was first in bringing Android 5.1.1 to the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge a few weeks ago, something extremely odd for any US carrier. If you thought this will only apply to phones launched this year, think again.T-Mobile has just launched Android 5.1.1 for the

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Early Galaxy S5 Lollipop updates possible via retailer shortcut?

Android Lollipop is slowly making its way to Samsung Galaxy S5 handsets in the US. Earlier this week we learned that Verizon was about to see its update hit, and yesterday evening we found out that Sprint was expecting to see its own GS5 Lollipop update begin distribution today. But what if you haven’t received your OTA notification just yet? What if you’re on a different carrier? Well, you can be ...

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