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Samsung Galaxy S III bootloader for Verizon can now be unlocked: take that, Big Red

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If you’re hot and bothered by the Galaxy S III on Verizon and have a burning desire to get your grubby little mitts on some custom ROMs and kernels, then rejoice, because you’ll no longer have to plunk down $600 on the Developer Edition to partake in…


Official Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy S III spotted in the wild, blends old with new (video)

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Getting Jelly Bean to run on a Galaxy S III has so far required a strictly unofficial build that strips away much of Samsung’s handiwork. If you prefer the official software to the point where thoughts of TouchWiz keep you comfortable at night, you’l…


Black Galaxy S III shown on T-Mo website: glossy and shady in equal measure

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It’s that mythical third color again. We saw hints of a darker shade of the Galaxy S III in Germany back in June, but even then we weren’t totally convinced of its pedigree. More recently there have been rumors of a black Galaxy S III coming to indep…


Ask Engadget: best ‘Find my Phone’ app for Android?

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Jacob, who needs to ensure he can find his Android phone if it’s lost. If you’re …


Samsung Galaxy S III LTE to support VoLTE calls, starting with Korea in August

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Aren’t you glad you waited to buy an LTE version of the Galaxy S III? Samsung has confirmed that the versions with faster cellular data will support Voice over LTE on appropriately equipped networks, giving them that IP-based boost to call quality. T…


Engadget’s back to school guide 2012: smartphones

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Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! The end of summer vacation isn’t nearly as much fun as the weeks that come before, but a chance to update your tech tools likely helps to ease the pain. Today, we’re tapping away on our brand-new smartphones…


Verizon-branded Galaxy S III wireless charging kit starts showing up at retail stores

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Back when we met the Galaxy S III for the very first time, Samsung promised a wireless charging solution would be coming soon to its sleek and potent slab. Unfortunately, Sammy’s power-boosting companion’s been hit by hapless delays that have prevent…


New AOSP Jelly Bean port for international Galaxy S III available, ‘mostly everything is working’

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While it’s not the first source code compiled build of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean available for your international model (I9300) Galaxy S III, this stable release from developer Faryaab brings all the latest features without many of the drawbacks. While …


Google Wallet hack hits Verizon Galaxy S III

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Verizon may not want you to have Google Wallet on your phone, but that won’t stop intrepid rooters and hackers from shoehorning the app into Big Red’s handsets. Mike Beauchamp and Dustin Evans took some time away from their recent Kansas City trip …


Refresh Roundup: week of July 23rd, 2012

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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 …