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The Samsung Galaxy S4 is officially available from Verizon as of today both online and in stores. Almost a month after every other major carrier in the U.S. first placed this year’s flagship from Samsung on their store shelves, Big Red has joined in on the fun. For $199 and a new 2-year contract, the [...] Samsung Galaxy S4 Now Available From Verizon is a post from: Droid Life Click the post title to continue through and join the conversation!

Samsung CEO JK Shin recently spoke at an industry event in Seoul and the topic of GALAXY S 4 sales came up. Shin touched on how GALAXY S 4 sales[...]

This morning HTC unveiled the new HTC Desire 600 dual sim, a mid-range handset that includes their latest Sense 5 interface (HTC BlinkFeed and HTC BoomSound.) Even though HTC is aiming to give consumers a more affordable option, they still included a few high-end specifications to keep users intrigued. The Desire 600 is said to include a quad-core processor and an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, and will run Android Jelly Bean (it’s unclear which version) under the hood. Running the “dual active” system, the HTC Desire 600 dual sim also allows users to have two SIM cards active all the times, giving it the ability to receive a call on one line, even if the other is in use. The device will also boast HTC’s impressive front-facing BoomSound speakers and brings HTC’s acclaimed BlinkFeed to the table as well. The Desire 600 will also have a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdraon 200 processor, a 4.5-inch Super LCD2 720p display (960×540), and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera. According to HTC, the Desire 600 will launch at most major carriers in early June, however according to Cult of Android, it will begin launch in Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East before hitting the U.S. Source: HTC The post HTC announces Desire 600 dual sim for June launch appeared first on AndroidGuys.

Amazon has announced that the Kindle Fire HD will soon be available in over 170 countries. And folks in over 200 countries are now able to buy apps and games from the Amazon Appstore.

Insider reports and public displays of displeasure from recently departed employees are pointing towards a growing rumor that HTC is coming apart at the seams. According to The Verge, all is not well at HTC. Peppered between supply issues, underwhelming sales of the One. a disastrous launch of the First and stiff competition from Samsung, employees are flocking en masse to greener pastures; or so they would have you believe. Recent departures from the Taiwanese manufacturer include HTC’s Chief Product Officer, Kouji Kodera, vice president of global communications, Jason Gordon, global retail marketing manager, Rebecca Rowland, director of digital marketing, John Starkweathe, and product strategy manager, Eric Lin. A source speaking with The Verge has said that, “Anyone who’s heard of them in Seattle doesn’t want to go work for them right now. They’re like T-Mobile two years ago. … They’re in utter freefall.” After leaving HTC, Eric Lin echoed words from The Verge’s source, taking to Twitter to say, “To all my friends still at HTC- just quit. Leave now. It’s tough to do, but you’ll be so much happier, I swear.” With HTC’s future on the line with the One, this couldn’t come at a worse time. By all accounts, the HTC One is an absolutely great device. It certainly trumps the Samsung Galaxy S4 in terms of sheer build quality, but Samsung’s momentum seems to be unstoppable right now. Anyone with an appreciation for competition and options in Android today is undoubtedly rooting for HTC to pull through this — regardless of whether or not you buy their products.

While there remains some debate over the success of the HTC First “Facebook Home” phone in the US market, it looks like the handset will not even be getting a[...]

'Facebook phone' skipping British release, EE spokesperson confirms It looks like the HTC First might never see the light of day in the UK, as a spokesperson for carrier partner EE has confirmed to Android Central that Facebook is holding off plans to bring the handset to British shores. "Facebook has decided to focus on adding new customisation features to Facebook Home over the coming months," the spokesperson said, "While they are working to make a better Facebook Home experience, they have recommended holding off launching the HTC First in the UK, and so we will shortly be contacting those who registered their interest with us to let them know of this decision." Despite the decision to hold off the HTC First launch, the EE spokesperson said "we remain committed to bringing our customers the latest mobile experiences, and we will continue to build on our strong relationship with Facebook so as to offer customers new opportunities in the future." The HTC First went on sale in the U.S. on AT&T last month, but had its price dropped from $99 to 99 cents on contract amid widespread rumors of poor sales. If the First has performed as badly as is being reported, this might explain the decision to curtail wider launch plans. An HTC spokesperson declined to comment on the report.

We've seen the comparisons between the HTC One and the Galaxy S4, and we've read the reviews for both, also. Surely, that's all that we need to know, right? Questions still remain, like how the camera of the One stacks up in real world use. That's exactly the question that Android Central Forums member Bobbman asked: Hello all. ... Strongly considering the HTC One. Camera quality is really important to me. I have heard some mixed opinions about the camera. Was hopping you could help me based on the following criteria: How do photos look on large computer screen. Do not care about cropping or zooming in. Just want them to look good on large screen. The low light photos are they really good on a consistent basis? I looked at the photo thread and it seems a bit hit or miss. Does the video capture record sound well? Also have seen mixed opinions about this. Do photos print well on to a standard 4x6 print? Again not worried about cropping. Thanks for any input!!! It's a lengthy conversation already, but the past couple of days have focused on how to get the best pictures out of the One. Some of these tips will apply to just about any device, though. Head past the break for some highlights. read more

Samsung’s fabled flexible displays are one of the most hotly anticipated technological developments in recent memory, and today MobiLeaks has brought us a leaked concept showing off one such display. As you can see in the picture, this leak is a full render of a new Samsung 10″ tablet, and if thats not enough, the leak came with some specs too. The flexible screen is a full 1080p HD resolution (1920×1080 pixels) and has a front facing 3-megapixel camera. Inside is Samsung’s very own Exynos 5 Octa processor clocked at 1.6 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, an 8000 mAh battery and 16 or 32 GB storage options, expandable via a microSD card slot. As you can see in the photo, the device bends close to the bottom, revealing a built-in stand. Curiously, the point at which it bends doesn’t seem to be big enough to fit a comfortable QWERTY keyboard, leaving one to question what function Samsung has planned for that part of the screen. Also surprising is the lack of a rear camera, though the thinness of the top half of the tablet is probably to blame for that. The render definitely leads to a ton of speculation, mostly when can I buy one. Curiously, LG will also be debuting a flexible screen this week and may even get theirs to market before Samsung. Let us know in the comments what you think of the render, and if you’d be interested in owning this tablet. Via: Phone Arena Source: MobiLeaks Come comment on this article: Samsung tablet concept with flexible display leaks with specs Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!

Amazon announced on Thursday that the Appstore is now available in nearly 200 countries around the world. “We are thrilled to be expanding the reach of our global app distribution to nearly 200 countries. We think our customers will love the app selection we have to offer and also find features such as Free App of the Day and personalized recommendations very helpful as they discover and explore new apps and games,” – Mike George, Vice President of Apps and Games at Amazon. Speaking of Free App of the Day, Amazon has brought back two of the most popular free apps (games) since it first launched. May 23 will see Fruit Ninja given away as the free app of the day while Saturday, May 24, will find Amazon offering Cut The Rope: Experiments as the freebie. In addition to these great deals, Amazon is also hooking customers up with other, limited-time promotions. Head to the Amazon Appstore for savings on titles from Ubisoft, Sega and Rovio, including Angry Birds Space for free through June 3. The post Amazon Appstore now available in nearly 200 countries appeared first on AndroidGuys.