Phone Scoop - Samsung Fascinate / Mesmerize (Galaxy S) Updates

Apple Asks Court to Ban 8 Samsung Phones

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:54:11 GMT

In the wake of its courtroom victory against Samsung, Apple today asked the court to ban sales of eight Samsung devices found to infringe on its design and other patents. The devices include the Galaxy S 4G, S2 (AT&T and T-Mobile), S2 Skyrocket, S2 Epic 4G, S Showcase, Droid Charge, and Galaxy Prevail. Apple is hoping the court will grant a preliminary ban on these devices while seeking a final, permanent injunction barring their sale in the U.S. A San Jose jury found Samsung guilty of willful infringement of Apple's intellectual property and awarded it damages of more than $1 billion. Samsung is preparing to challenge the verdict.

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U.S. Cellular Refreshes Plan Pricing

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:44:47 GMT

U.S. Cellular today announced a trio of new plans for customers of its pre-paid wireless services. The least-expensive feature phone plan costs $35 per month and offers 400 voice minutes voice, 400 text messages, and 400 picture messages. Feature phones can also choose a $50 monthly plan that includes unlimited voice, unlimited messaging, and 1GB of data. Last, U.S. Cellular is offering a $65 monthly option for smartphones that includes unlimited voice, unlimited messaging, and 2GB of data. Select smartphones can use the smartphone plan, including the Samsung Galaxy S II, Mesmerize, and Repp; the Motorola Electrify; the HTC Merge and Wildfire S; and the Huawei Ascend II.

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Samsung Fascinate Finally Finds Froyo

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:23:34 GMT

Verizon Wireless today announced that it will begin distributing the Android 2.2 Froyo update to the Samsung Fascinate starting Thursday, April 21. Customers will be able to download the update manually from the Fascinate's support site.

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Released for U.S. Cellular

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Samsung Fascinate / Mesmerize (Galaxy S) is now available for U.S. Cellular.

Accessories available at CellularAccessory.com

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:06:34 GMT

CellularAccessory.com is now selling accessories for the Samsung Fascinate / Mesmerize (Galaxy S). Follow the link to check it out.

Review: Samsung Fascinate

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:49:32 GMT

The Samsung Fascinate brings the Galaxy S family to Verizon Wireless, and The Network teaches this Android every trick it knows. Is this the Galaxy to explore?

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Accessories available at LetsTalk.com

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:01:51 GMT

LetsTalk.com is now selling accessories for the Samsung Fascinate / Mesmerize (Galaxy S). Follow the link to check it out.

Released for Verizon Wireless

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Samsung Fascinate / Mesmerize (Galaxy S) is now available for Verizon Wireless.