Galaxy S III

Galaxy S III users are noticing their mainboards suddenly sputter out after just five months.

That Samsung Sex Tape Ad Is Way Creepier When It’s Santa

We all remember that time Samsung made a Galaxy S III ad that promoted the healthy exchange of sex tapes between mature adults, right? Like all good things, it’s received its mandatory holiday tie-in. One that manages to ruin your childhood. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-suggests-you-make-and-share-sex-tapes-in-latest-5954764 On the one hand, sure, I’m glad that Santa and Mrs. Claus still…

The Most Important Phones Of 2012

The smartphone market of 2012 has seen some heated competition. The usual contenders all released solid hardware. But the dynamic between them changed, too—Windows Phone arrived as a serious third OS option, and 2012 ended with exciting new models of iPhone and Android devices. Here’s a look at the best new products people put in…

Galaxy SIII owners, rejoice (if you’re on AT&T)! Today, your long-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update arrives. Enjoy.

HTC Droid DNA vs. iPhone 5 (And Everyone Else): Who’s Got the Best Display? (UPDATED)

We just got our hands on the HTC Droid DNA this morning, and our first impressions were very promising. The screen is really, really gorgeous. But, how gorgeous is it when you put it next to the other best smartphones? https://gizmodo.com/htc-droid-dna-hands-on-this-thing-is-sick-5960045 We decided to pit the Droid DNA against the iPhone 5, Nexus 4, HTC…

Samsung’s Galaxy S III Mini Might Have Shrunken Specs, Too

When Samsung confirmed that its 4-inch Galaxy S III mini was real, it promised that it wouldn’t just be another horrible tiny budget phone. But if MobileGeeks’ information about the handset is correct, we may be in for a letdown tomorrow. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-launching-new-four-inch-galaxy-s-iii-mini-tomor-5950454 It’s not that the device looks actively bad, like some other 4-inch clunkers…

Samsung Launching New Four-Inch Galaxy S III Mini Tomorrow

Samsung has confirmed that it will unveil a new, smaller Galaxy SIII on October 11th. The new phone won’t be a budget version, but rather a (slightly) scaled-down device, with a four-inch screen for those who prefer a more pocketable handset. JK Shin, head of Samsung Mobile Communications, announced that the new device was conceived…

Security Bug Can Wipe Out Your Android Phone By Visiting a Web Page (Update 3)

Beware, Samsung customers! If you have a Samsung Android-based phone running their TouchWiz user interface, your telephone can be wiped out by going to any web page that contains the code “tel:*2767*3855%23” in an HTML frame. Important update: It’s not only Samsung with TouchWiz. Apparently it’s happening with other Android phones too. The vulnerability has…

iPhone 5 vs Galaxy S III: Smartphone Display Technology Shoot-Out

The iPhone 5 has been the most anticipated mobile device of 2012 together with its cousin the iPad Mini, which we expect to be seeing shortly. Apple has made displays their most prominent marketing feature because it determines the quality of the visual experience for everything on a smartphone or tablet—including apps, web content, photos,…

Samsung Throws Down the Gauntlet with Its New iPhone-Bashing Ad

Not too long ago, Samsung faced a big loss against Apple in court, and now, it’s just sat through the announcement of the new iPhone, which sold out its preorders in a matter of hours. What’s a rival manufacturer to do? That’s easy; if you’re Samsung, you attack. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-owes-apple-a-comedically-huge-1-05-billion-in-5937781 Samsung has crafted a pretty aggressive…

How the iPhone 5 Stacks Up to the Competition

The new iPhone is finally here. Yes, people would line up to buy it even if it was made of bottle-caps and dog-poo, but it isn’t. It’s predictably a very good phone. How good? Let’s see how it compares to the top competition. The following chart is a look at how these phones measure up…

Samsung Galaxy S III Knocked Down to Just $100 on Amazon Ahead of iPhone 5

Apple will announce its redesigned iPhone tomorrow. Ahead of that huge launch, Amazon has knocked down the price of the 16GB to just $100 with a contract in an apparent attempt to unload as many of the phones as possible before everybody forgets about the Samsung Galaxy S III. But don’t let the sheen of…

How Does the Motorola Droid RAZR HD Compare to the Best Android Phones?

After weeks of anticipation we finally know what Motorola is serving up to compete with the Samsung Galaxy S III and the HTC One X. Can the Motorola Droid Razr HD measure up to its badass Android counterparts? https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-review-a-great-phone-that-tries-t-5919730 The Droid Razr HD’s billboard feature is its 2500 mAH battery, which Motorola says will keep…

Apple Taking Aim at Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note in Updated Galaxy Nexus Complaint

Apparently not content with a $1 billion verdict in its favor, Apple is trudging ever forward in its patent war against Samsung, and this time it’s taking aim at a slew of more current phones including the Galaxy Note and Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S III. The move comes as an addendum to the injunction against…

What the Hell Is This Wood-Paneled Galaxy S III Turd?

The Galaxy S III is a pretty nice-looking phone. Really nice, actually. But oh man ugh what puke guh lol sigh hgggkk snort sigh WHAT IS THIS WOOD/TURD-COLORED VERSION, SAMSUNG? “Amber Brown,” apparently. But ugh. I guess the news is that the S III is coming in new colors, followed closely by the news that…

Watch a Samsung Galaxy SIII and an iPhone 4S Compete in a “Get Dragged Behind a Car” Test

Samsung and Apple are going head to head in court right now, so doesn’t it make sense for the Galaxy S III and the iPhone 4S to go head to head behind a speeding car? OK, maybe it doesn’t follow, but it’s fun to watch. This is the first ever “Drag Race Scratch Test” in…

Verizon’s Galaxy S III Is Still Crap, But You Can Pay $600 to Fix It

So Verizon made its Galaxy S III inferior by locking its bootloader. This made it harder for users to load custom ROMs—the main reason you’d root your phone. People were upset by this, understandably. Verizon’s answer to the mess? Offer up a $600 Developer Edition. Ugh. https://gizmodo.com/verizon-makes-its-best-android-phone-worse-again-5924535 Whether this an actual response to backlash or…

Verizon Makes Its Best Android Phone Worse, Again

Verizon ruins everything we love. Or at least it seems that way sometimes. The carrier has confirmed to the Verge that its version of the Samsung Galaxy S III will come with a locked bootloader, making it much harder to root. Here’s what Verizon told the Verge: Verizon Wireless has established a standard of excellence…

The Galaxy S III Is Trying So Hard It Catches Fire

The new Samsung Galaxy S III is a great phone that’s just trying too hard. So hard, in fact, that it’s bursting into flames under the pressure. https://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-review-a-great-phone-that-tries-t-5919730 Engadget is reporting a case of the phone catching fire while being used in an in-car holster. Apparently the device sparked into white flames, before making a…

Samsung Galaxy S III Review: A Great Phone That Tries Too Hard

Samsung’s Galaxy S II was the king of Android in 2011. But now HTC is on top with the new One X. The Galaxy S III is the most anticipated spec-beast of the year (so far), but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best. Why It Matters The Galaxy S II was the best selling…