Eyes-on with Samsung's eggplant-flavored Galaxy S III

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Visualized Samsung's Eggplantflavored Galaxy S3" data-src-height="411" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc02051.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Main Entry: <strong>purple</strong>  [pur-puhl]<br /> <span>Part of Speech: <em>noun</em>, <em>adjective</em><br /> Definition: blue and red colors mixed together Synonyms: amaranthine, amethyst, blue-violet, bluish red, color, heliotrope, lavender, lilac, magenta, mauve, mulberry, orchid, periwinkle, perse, plum, pomegranate, reddish blue, violaceous, violet, wine</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span> </span><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc02042.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc02044.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc02045.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc02050.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc02052.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc02054.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="425" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/dsc02057.jpg" width="640" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span> </span></div></div>

Eyes-on with Samsung's eggplant-flavored Galaxy S III

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Samsung Galaxy S III leaked in purple, pegged for April release on Sprint

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Samsung Galaxy S III leaked in purple, pegged for April release on Sprint" data-src-height="489" data-src-width="540" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/gsiii-purple-sprint.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Starting next month, Sprint loyalists will likely be able to get their paws around the Galaxy S 4. Or, if the budget has been a bit tight, a brand new Galaxy S III. The image above has been posted by the typically-reliable <i>evleaks</i>, showing off a heretofore unannounced purple edition of one of Samsung's cash cows. We aren't given too many details beyond a proposed April ship date, but one can only expect it to be offered for a song given the imminent arrival of its successor. To date, the GS III has been issued in red, white, grey, brown and black -- <i>clearly</i>, the only thing missing is a version that Willy Wonka himself would endorse.</div></div>

Samsung Galaxy S III leaked in purple, pegged for April release on Sprint

  Starting next month, Sprint loyalists will likely be able to get their paws around the Galaxy S 4. Or, if the budget has been a bit tight,...

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Refresh Roundup: week of March 4th, 2013

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Refresh Roundup week of March 4th, 2013" data-src-height="420" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/rr-one-x.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!</div><h3 dir="ltr" id="title0" style="text-align: left;"> Official Android updates</h3><ul dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><li> Samsung Galaxy S III: Verizon, MetroPCS, US Cellular and C Spire have each released Android 4.1.2 for this smartphone. According to Big Red, the new software provides improved Bluetooth performance, enhanced text prediction and the ability to take pictures while on a phone call. Meanwhile, US Cellular states that the update resolves audio issues while streaming video. [Droid Life, @MetroPCS (Twitter), @USCellular (Twitter), Android Central]</li><li> Sony Xperia T: Sony's Canadian division has announced the availability of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for this handset, which may be downloaded and installed via the PC Companion software. [MobileSyrup]</li><li> HTC One S: Following Bell and Virgin, Telus has released Android 4.1.1 as an OTA update to this mid-range smartphone. [MobileSyrup]</li><li> LG Optimus G Pro: LG U+ has released a small update for this smartphone that's said to bring improved messaging and camera functionality. [Android Central]</li><li> HTC One SV: French blog <i>Hot To Come</i> reports that Android 4.1.2 is available for this smartphone within the land of liberty, equality and fraternity. [Unwired View, Hot To Come]</li><li> Sony Xperia J: A few users within the <i>xda-developers</i> forums report of an update to Android 4.1.2 that's available for installation via Sony PC Companion. That said, not all users have found similar luck. [Xperia Blog]</li><li> Samsung Galaxy Note: Dutch blog <i>All About Phones</i> reports of an update to Android 4.1.2 for this smartphone within the land of tulips and crowded bicycle racks. [All About Phones]</li></ul><h3 dir="ltr" id="title1" style="text-align: left;"> Unofficial Android updates, custom ROMs and misc. hackery</h3><ul dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><li> CyanogenMod: The M2 release of CyanogenMod 10.1 was published this week, which is now based on Android 4.2.2. The list of supported devices is long enough, however, that you'll need to check out the team's blog for yourself. Alongside this news, nightly builds of CyanogenMod 10.1 are now available for the HTC One X (Tegra 3), Motorola RAZR (XT910) and Amazon Kindle Fire. Several Verizon smartphones are also getting nightly love (pardon the phrase), which includes the Droid Bionic, Droid RAZR, Droid 3, Droid 4, Droid Incredible 4G LTE and LG Spectrum. [CyanogenMod, Android Police 1, 2]</li><li> LG Optimus 4X HD: In a wave of good news for this neglected device, a leaked version of Jelly Bean is now available for download, which is made usable thanks to the smartphone's newly unlocked bootloader. [Android Central]</li><li> Galaxy Nexus: A leaked, pre-release version of Android 4.2.2 is now available for download and installation to Verizon's LTE version of this handset. [Droid Life]</li></ul><h3 dir="ltr" id="title2" style="text-align: left;"> Other platforms</h3><ul dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><li> Nokia 808 PureView: A new bit of software dubbed the "Gallery and Camera update" is now available for the 808 PureView and a few other Symbian phones. The update brings the ability to easily share multiple photos with recipients, along with the option of uploading them to services such as Facebook, Flickr and Twitter. The camera application has also received a few slight improvements, such as the ability to toggle the LED flash while recording a video. [All About Symbian]</li><li> BlackBerry Z10: Virgin Mobile and Bell Mobility have released BlackBerry OS version 10.0.10.85 as an OTA update for this smartphone. [MobileSyrup]</li></ul></div>

Refresh Roundup: week of March 4th, 2013

  Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refr...

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Galaxy S III bug disables lock screen, grants full access, tests patience

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Galaxy S III bug disables lock screen, grants full access, tests patience" data-src-height="410" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/dsc1521.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Lock screens are around for a reason: to keep people from getting where they shouldn't. They aren't always infallible, though, and a few weeks ago, we saw a vulnerability in several builds of iOS 6 that granted access to the phone module without a passcode. Then, a couple of days ago, we reported on a Galaxy Note II bug that allows the quick-fingered to launch anything immediately behind the lock screen. Now, a similar flaw has been found on the Galaxy S III that breaks the lock screen altogether, permitting full use of the phone. To replicate the bug, you'll need to tap the "Emergency Call" button on the lock screen, then go into the ICE (emergency contacts) menu. From there, press the home button, followed quickly by the power button, and that's it. If successful, pressing the power button again will bring up the home screen straight away, and what's more, the lock screen won't return until the handset is restarted. Sounds worryingly simple, right? In our experience, not so much.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> We first tried this method on an S III running Android 4.0.4 ICS, and a Note II for good measure, but to no avail. Then, we had a crack at an S III running 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, and were close to giving up trying to replicate it when <em>voilà</em>, it worked. We hoped to provide you with a video of the bug, but it must be camera shy. Despite literally hundreds of attempts in front of the lens and several more behind it, we've only managed it once -- we found it impossible to nail down the correct timing between the home and power button pushes. Samsung's likely aware of the bug already and when quizzed about the Note II vulnerability, said a fix for lock screen issues on affected "Galaxy devices" was in the works (read: they didn't say the Note II specifically). We've reached out for comment just to be sure, but until a patch is provided, keep your phone concealed from nosey types who read tech sites and have saint-like patience.</div></div>

Galaxy S III bug disables lock screen, grants full access, tests patience

  Lock screens are around for a reason: to keep people from getting where they shouldn't. They aren't always infallible, though, an...

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China Mobile begins TD-LTE trials in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, users need a Galaxy S III for now

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><img alt="China Mobile begins TDLTE trials in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, users need a Galaxy S III for now" data-src-height="415" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/5-dsc6646.jpg" /> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> It looks like China Mobile is making good on its promise to carry out TD-LTE trials this year: the carrier is launching test programs in both Guangzhou and Shenzen, according to a report from the Chinese news site Guangming Online. As it happens, this isn't technically the first time China Mobile has invited users to test its LTE network, but it <em>is</em> the first time people can access it via smartphones (as opposed to routers and MiFi devices).</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Curiously, the trial will initially work only on the TD-LTE-capable Galaxy S III, which is strange because China Mobile just unveiled a handful of LTE handsets at MWC, and didn't even mention the GSIII at its press conference. Once you've got that phone in hand, you'll need to preload it with 4,699 yuan worth of credits and sign a two-year agreement, with 388 yuan to be deducted each month. Already signed up for 2G or 3G service with China Mobile? You can add 1,500 yuan to receive a 4G device, USIM card and 15 gigs of LTE data (free for the first three months).</div></div>

China Mobile begins TD-LTE trials in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, users need a Galaxy S III for now

  It looks like China Mobile is making good on its promise to carry out TD-LTE trials this year: the carrier is launching test programs in...

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Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/01/t-mobile-lte-1359591227.jpg" /></div>It's no secret that T-Mobile is on the cusp of lighting up its first LTE network in Las Vegas, but with Kansas City soon to follow -- and ambitions of extending LTE coverage to 100 million Americans by mid-year -- it's time to start factoring this consideration into your next smartphone purchase. While the carrier's HSPA+ 42 network is certainly speedy, there's no point in saddling yourself with a device that's rooted in the past. Want to make sure you're ready for what comes next? Read on for everything you need to know.<br /> As it stands, T-Mobile currently sells three smartphones that'll support its nascent LTE network. The first two are the Galaxy Note II and the Lumia 810 -- both of which must receive a software update to enable the functionality. We recently spoke with T-Mobile about the matter, and while representatives confirmed the pair would be updated, the company isn't ready to discuss a timeline. The third smartphone that's known to support LTE over Band 4 (1700MHz AWS) is the Nexus 4, and while it's completely possible to enable this dormant feature, the phone has yet to receive FCC certification for this purpose. We're cautiously hopeful that the Nexus 4 will be certified for LTE Band 4, but until this happens, operation in this mode is illegal and comes at your own risk.<br /> Beyond this trio, T-Mobile has revealed two forthcoming smartphones that'll support its flavor of LTE: the BlackBerry Z10 and a revised Galaxy S III. Both devices will offer LTE connectivity out of the box, but T-Mobile has yet to nail down a specific release date for either handset. In the case of the BlackBerry Z10, it won't hit store shelves until mid-March at the very earliest.<br /> All things told, the Galaxy Note II, Lumia 810 and Nexus 4 are each worthwhile purchases. If you're looking to buy a T-Mobile smartphone today, we recommend you choose among these three. If you're less than thrilled with the bunch (and you're willing to wait), the BlackBerry Z10 or the retooled Galaxy S III each merit consideration. Beyond that, we've no doubt that T-Mobile has many other juicy, LTE-enabled smartphones in the pipeline. Just remember to shop smart, folks.<br /> </div></div>

Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?

It's no secret that T-Mobile is on the cusp of lighting up its first LTE network in Las Vegas, but...

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