T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S III is now available in limited markets

Last night, on the eve of the U.S. launch of the Samsung Galaxy S III, the manufacturer hosted a party that included 500 Samsung fans who came to test out the Samsung Galaxy S III, meet rock star Ashley Greene and a number of NBA players like  former MVP Steve Nash. Kevin Love and Stephen Curry. The highlight of the event was the $1.5 million donation made by Samsung to the WWF. So that brings us to Thursday, June 21st, a date that has been chiseled in stone for the last few weeks as the official launch date of the U.S. version of the Samsung Galaxy S III for some of the stateside mobile operators. As we told you earlier this week, heavy demand for the Samsung Galaxy S III is forcing T-Mobile to split the launch of the handset in two with a launch limited today to stores in the carrier's top 29 markets. Online, the only model available is the 32GB unit in Marble White.

T-Mobile is selling the 16GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy S III for $279.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a signed 2-year pact. The 32GB model is $329.99 after the same $50 rebate and the signed contract. The carrier says it will broaden out the release of the phone on June 27th.

source: T-Mobile

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Samsung SGH-T879 is hinted to be T-Mobile's version of the Galaxy Note

T-Mobile customers might want to listen up, because from the looks of it all, you might be seeing a Samsung Galaxy Note variant very soon. Well, that’s exactly what’s believed to be the case after a recent FCC filing sheds some light on the possibility of it happening.

Of course, AT&T customers have been relishing the super large smartphone for some time now, but it seems that T-Mobile customers are poised to experience the same thing. Specifically, a filing for the Samsung SGH-T879 recently made its appearance over at the FCC, bearing the all too conspicuous compatibility with the 1700MHz AWS CDMA band – thus, making it a likely candidate for being T-Mobile bound.

Combining its recent approval over at the FCC and that AT&T’s version of the Samsung Galaxy Note has the SGH-i717 model number, this is looking more like a T-Mobile version of the Galaxy Note. Well folks, that’s all the information that can be gathered from the filing for right now, but the rumors suggest that the handset will be launched by T-Mobile on July 11th, which is touted to be the same time when Huawei’s myTouch branded smartphones for T-Mobile are expected to arrive.

source: FCC via Unwired View

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Galaxy SIII gets new 30 second commercial, isn't taking pot shots at Apple

Samsung developed a well-earned reputation over the course of the last year for producing ads that tend to criticize Apple fans rather than emphasize how their products will improve your life. Samsung was hardly alone in this; it seemed like the beginning of the year was a time when everyone wanted to take potshots at competitors – for example Microsoft and Nokia spearheaded the Smoked by Windows campaign during the same timeframe.

While Samsung’s artistic barista ads were amusing (at least to non-Apple fans), they also failed to demonstrate why their products were better. So far Samsung has chosen to eschew their inner pitbull for their Galaxy SIII commercials, opting instead to carry on the “Designed for Humans” they began at their product launch. The new 30 second spot shows people using their Galaxy SIII to celebrate a wedding, propose to a girlfriend, and a parent and daughter falling asleep while reading a "book" on the handset.

This kinder and gentler take on self-promotion is one we think is more sustainable in the long run – everyone likes a good chuckle at a competitors expense once in a while, but sooner or later you have to make the case that your product will make consumers’ lives better. Check out the ad below to to decide if they have succeeded:

souce: Droid-Life

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U.S. Cellular now accepting pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S III

As expected, today is the day that U.S. Cellular starts accepting pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S III. The device is expected to start shipping sometime next month (more on that later). The carrier is offering the same Marble White and Pebble Blue variants of the eagerly awaited smartphone that all four major U.S. carriers have been taking pre-orders for. It is asking $299.99 for the 16GB model and $349.99 for the 32GB model. While that is $100 more than the other U.S. carriers are charging for each version of the Samsung Galaxy S III (minus AT&T which is not offering a 32GB unit) that extra C-note is coming back to the buyer in the form of a $100 mail-in-rebate. According to U.S. Cellular's website, the Samsung Galaxy S III will ship sometime four to six weeks from today. That would mean that those ordering the phone should expect to receive it anytime between July 12th and July 26th. Those mailing in rebate forms need to have them get to U.S. Cellular before December 18th. We would suggest taking care of the rebate immediately after receiving the phone. Otherwise, it just might slip your mind as you put it off week after week and before you know it, the rebate is over. That's exactly the thinking that U.S. Cellular is counting on.

We could tell you that all U.S. carriers offering the Samsung Galaxy S III have now started accepting pre-orders. We could say that, but we'd be wrong because earlier on Tuesday we told you that another regional carrier, C-Spire, will also be adding the handset to its roster. The mundane details like pricing, available versions, pre-order date and arrival date have not yet been released.

source: U.S.Cellular via AndroidCentral

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablets also get in with free 50GB of Dropbox storage for the year

Far from being the single biggest standout feature on Samsung’s latest tablets, it seems that it’s not only the Samsung Galaxy S III getting the love when it comes to free Dropbox storage. In fact, both versions of the recently available Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7.0 and 10.1 models, are given new owners 50GB of free storage au gratis for the first year.
Certainly, that might pique the interest of enough people considering that it’s a hefty tally that we don’t traditionally offered with devices. Once the first year is over, however, you won’t be left out on the curb because Dropbox will still continue to give Galaxy Tab 2 owners a decent 2GB+ of storage for any free account. And if you happen to continue using the tablet for a second year, an additional 3GB of storage will be available to you.
Therefore, if you’re the type of person to store everything you own on your device, this special offering will no doubt perfectly fit your needs – as you can store it all now in the clouds. Moreover, you can use the precious amount of free storage on the Galaxy Tab 2 for something else.
source: Samsung & Dropbox via Android Authority

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Samsung Galaxy Appeal is coming to Walmart as a prepaid GoPhone for $149.99

Are you considering trudging the prepaid path as opposed to the traditional postpaid one? Well, there’s a brand new member in AT&T’s GoPhone family that you might want to consider, as it boasts all of the wonderful functionality of a modern smartphone – while packing an ever useful QWERTY keyboard.
Frankly, it’s going to raise some eyebrows since it bears the beloved Galaxy branding, but the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Appeal for AT&T’s prepaid GoPhone lineup is nothing more than an entry-level Android handset. Still, when it’s compared to some other prepaid offerings, it’s sure to stand out – though, we still can’t get yesterday’s Palm Pixi Plus deal out of our head.
Some of its features include a 3.2” HVGA display, 800MHz single-core processor, 3-megapixel camera, video recording, 1,300 mAh battery, microSD card slot, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Naturally, its 4-row landscape style QWERTY keyboard is its other main attraction, as it no doubt caters to those who prefer a tactile feel when composing messages.
As it currently stand, the Samsung Galaxy Appeal is set to arrive in Walmart stores nationwide starting on June 5th for the no-contract price of $149.99. Later on July 15th, AT&T stores will begin selling it as well.
source: AT&T via Mobileburn


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Samsung Galaxy S III is Vodafone's most pre-ordered Android phone ever

Not that this is a surprise, but Vodafone has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S III is the most pre-ordered Android phone in the history of the carrier. Vodafone didn't mention any specific number, but considering that the phone is the fastest selling gadget of all-time with 9 million units pre-ordered (and that obviously doesn't include the U.S.), it would make sense for Vodafone to be ringing up some impressive numbers for the handset. Vodafone customers can actually get the 16GB Samsung Galaxy S III for free with monthly plans as low as 41 GBP a month ($64 USD). That plan gives customers 2GB of data, 900 UK minutes, unlimited texts and 100 free music tracks. You will need to sign up for 2 years of this plan to get the free 16GB Samsung Galaxy S III which Vodafone hopes to deliver by the end of this month. By the way, you do get to choose between two colors, white or blue.

Vodafone also has limited exclusivity in the U.K. for the 32GB model of the Samsung Galaxy S III. To get that version of the phone for free, you need to sign up for, at the least, Vodafone's 46 GBP a month plan ($72 USD). This is the same as the 41GBP plan except that it offers 300 more UK minutes for a total of 1200. To pre-order the phone, click on the sourcelink.

source: Vodafone via UnwiredView

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