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I can’t recall that I’ve ever heard Alcatel smartphones being mentioned along mobile manufacturer heavyweights such as Samsung, HTC, LG, Motorola, RIM, Sony, Apple or even Huawei. I can vividly recall however, my first encounter with an Alcatel phone. I remember the frustration and subsequent catharsis I felt as I repeatedly bashed it against my car’s steering wheel shortly before throwing it out the window.
That happened a few years ago. Since then, I’ve matured -- I’d like to think ...
Today’s launch event in London saw the end of months of fevered speculation on what Samsung’s next flagship device would bring. As the hype crescendo fades, we take a moment to reflect on what many consider to be the new benchmark for Android phones and possibly, the biggest threat to Apple’s best.
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The Samsung Galaxy S III has a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a 720p (1280 x 720) resolution. Compared to the S II, the display is ...
You know what usually drives us into a fever pitch like this? Apple launches. How Samsung has managed to eke this much hype out of a non-Apple device is beyond us. Regardless, the Samsung Mobile Unpacked Event begins at 7pm (UK) and 8pm (South African) time. Tune in with Gearburn and see which Galaxy Samsung plans to explore.
The Samsung Galaxy Y Pro is a simple "smartphone" aimed at the emerging markets.
With a fidgety touchscreen and a BlackBerry style keyboard, can the Samsung Galaxy Y Pro appeal to the lower-end of the smartphone loving spectrum?
Fearless Gearburn gadget reporter Michelle Atagana turns up the heat in this video review of Samsung's latest mobile phone. Join us as we take an in-depth look at this phone and see whether we gear it or burn it.
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If brilliance is a crime, Samsung's Galaxy Nexus is a mass-murderer.
From tip to toe, the Nexus exudes class. It doesn't have the glass and metal knockout combo of the iPhone 4S, rather a plastic shell with a screen which seems to melt into the sides of the phone. At 135g, the Nexus is a heavyweight which is baffling considering the all-plastic exterior. We can chalk this up to the massive battery which lurks inside.
Run your finger along the rear of the Nexus and you'll feel ...