Dual core Snapdragon S4 confirmed for Verizon Galaxy S III

Looks like people in the US willing to grab the upcoming Galaxy S III wont be treated to its quad-core Exynos variant. Instead, latest evidence points to a dual-core Snapdragon S4 powering the Galaxy S III for Verizon.

This is further confirmed by early NenaMark2 benchmarks, which show a Galaxy S III (SCH-I535) with a 1.5GHz dual-core S4. The reason for this exchange of hardware is the LTE support, which the Exynos 4 Quad chipset doesnt offer.

However, the benchmark shows something interesting. The Adreno 225 GPU in the Snapdragon S4 beats the Mali-400MP in the Exynos Quad by a couple of frames. Now, this might be due to the pre-release software and/or some inconsistency in the NenaMark2 benchmark. Dont forget, that the Galaxy S III screen is capped at 60FPS, so results close to that point may not be perfectly accurate.

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Samsung Galaxy S III on pre order from Expansys

The Samsung Galaxy S III is already starting to appear up for pre-order for early buyers, but while on Amazon it costs a hefty $800, the new listing for the Galaxy S III on Expansys USA prices it at the much more affordable $694.99.

The handset sells unlocked and with no carrier ties, so that means you can freely use it anywhere in the world.  Also, placing the pre-order now wouldn’t charge your credit card and the website will still ask you if you really want to but the phone when it’s in stock. All of that comes with no cancellation charges, so for those of you wishing to be among the first to get the SGS III, this seems like a good option.

Of course, you can always wait for the carrier versions of the SGS III. After all, you’d probably still need to sign up a contact to get a relatively good deal on data. The price on contract will be much less, between $200 and $300.

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T Mobile U K announces pricing plans for the Samsung Galaxy S III accepting pre orders

T-Mobile U.K. has announced its pricing plans for the Samsung Galaxy S III, many of which include the phone for free. Power users would most likely be interested in the 2-year "Full Monty" plan which includes unlimited texts, data and T-mobile to T-Mobile calls along with 2000 minutes of calls to other networks. That comes out to a price of  £49.99 up-front and a monthly charge of £36 ($79 USD and $57 USD respectively). Not bad considering that the Samsung Galaxy S III is free with the plan.

For those looking to keep their wallet or purse a little heavier, there are monthly plans as low as £10.50 per month that include the device, although they require a much larger upfront payment of £300 ($476 USD). You can also sign up for a plan that comes without an upfront payment. For £41 per month, which includes unlimited texts, data and calls, you can get a free Samsung Galaxy S III. All of the plans require you to sign a 2-year pact. If you live in the U.K., all of the major carriers there will be offering the Samsung Galaxy S III which means that if youre not enamored with T-Mobiles plans, perhaps another mobile operator has one that is right up your alley.

T-Mobile U.K.s website says that pre-orders placed now will arrive after the May 30th launch date, which tells you something about the demand for this phone.

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Samsung Galaxy S III can connect to anything demonstrates it on video

Samsung’s flagship the Galaxy S III is among the most capable Android mobile devices on the market today and its powers aren’t confined to just raw computing power and a great display.






The S III is quite the connectivity beast, as tech blog AndroidNZ was eager to demonstrate in a lengthy video. They put the Galaxy S III through its paces by hooking it up to various devices, flash drives, hard disks and other gadgets to see if it delivers.

And surprisingly, the Galaxy S III didn’t have any problems connecting to game controllers from an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. If you are curious what else was tested, check the full video below, which runs from almost half an hour.

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Samsung Galaxy S III gets 50GB from Dropbox

The Samsung Galaxy S III not only launched with some impressive software features by Samsung, but it also comes with a couple of interesting third party offerings. The feat is a roomy free online storage from Dropbox.

The Dropbox deal is reminiscent to deals of other carriers and unfortunately includes the 2 year tilit (that is, it’s not a life-time thing). Anyway, with a Galaxy S III your storage will be boosted to 50GB, which is double what you get out of an HTC One phone.

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Press images emerge for the Samsung Galaxy S III accessories

As you may recall from the official unveiling of the Galaxy S III last month, the new Samsung flagship is set to have a veritable slew of accessories available.

While there are no real surprises here, these official press images will give you a closer look at what sort of extras you can expect to be available for the highly anticipated phone.

The C-Pen is about the size of a standard ballpoint pen and is something akin to the S Pen from the Samsung Galaxy Note. The tip is made of a soft material which is guaranteed not to damage the screen.

The Wi-Fi display hub, also known as the AllShare Cast wireless streaming dongle, hooks up to a display via HDMI port, allowing you to wirelessly stream media from your S III.

The holder and battery charger has the ability to hold your S III (but not dock it) at an angle, while charging an an extra battery. This accessory has the neat benefit being sold with an additional battery for your S III.

The Flip case comes in both white and blue, to match both S III flavors. It replaces the back cover of the 

device, and folds over the screen when not in use.

Finally, the desktop dock allows you to dock the S III (unlike the holder), and has a microUSB port for charging and a 3.5mm audio port, which you can connect to an external audio device.

Notably absent are official shots of the S Pebble MP3 player, which aims to wirelessly sync music files from your device, and the wireless charging kit, which was previously announced as delayed until September.

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