Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Update is Now Rolling Out

Yesterday we detailed an update that was set to roll out to Galaxy Note 3owners on Verizon, and according to many of our readers, the update is now live. The update to JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE brings a mass of bug fixes, as well as four new bloatware applications for you to either hide or completely disable if you so choose. Don’t worry, we won’t tell Big Red. 

On top of added on bloatware, various fixes for incoming call displays, handwriting data entry, and email sync issues have been included. Users should also see improvements in connectivity and sound quality as well.

The full changelog is below.

http://www.droid-life.com

Verizon Galaxy Note 3 OTA update now rolling out (JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE)

Verizon posted details about an incoming update to its Galaxy Note 3 yesterday, and now the update has begun rolling out to devices. It carries the build number JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE, and includes numerous bug fixes, four new Verizon apps and widgets (yay for more bloatware), and improvements to connectivity and sound quality. The full changelog can be seen in the image below, and as usual, the update will be rolling out gradually over the next few days, which means you’ll have to wait your turn for hopping on to the latest build on your Verizon Note 3.

http://www.sammobile.com

Software Update: Samsung Galaxy Note® 3

• Benefits of Software Update (*PDF)
  Benefits of downloading and installing the new software enhancements.

• Software Update Instructions (*PDF)
  Download the latest software for your Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

 Go to Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Support

Please make sure your battery is fully charged, and you are receiving a strong Verizon Wireless or Wi-Fi signal before beginning your software update.

*To view the PDF, you may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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Verizon’s Galaxy Note 3 gets another update, includes bug fixes and improvements

Verizon, North America’s largest and most-infamous carrier, is pushing out a new update to the Galaxy Note 3 with various bug fixes, improvements, and “enhancements”, enhancements which we know better as bloatware. The update fixes bugs such as handwriting data entry issue for email and SMS, an email sync issue, Samsung keyboard crash, and others, improves connectivity, sound, mobile hotspot reliability, and notification panel responsiveness, and adds new Verizon apps like Verizon Cloud, VMWare, and MyInfoZone widget.

Verizon hasn’t mentioned the build number for the new update nor a release time frame, but it should be heading out to devices before the week is over. As always, it will be available over-the-air, and it will be a few days before everyone using the Note 3 on Verizon’s network gets it.

http://www.sammobile.com

Nokia Lumia 929 photos leak again

Nokia Lumia 929 photos leak again

http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_lumia_929_photos_leak_again-news-7318.php

Verizon Galaxy Note 3 on sale for $199.99 as part of Black Friday deal

Here’s another nice Black Friday deal, this time from the largest carrier in the US. The Galaxy Note 3 is currently only $199.99 on a two-year contract from Verizon, a $100 discount on the usually steep $299 price tag; an outright purchase will cost you $599. If a phablet isn’t your thing, then Verizon also has three Samsung tablets on a $150 discount: the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, and Galaxy Note 10.1. Not exactly comparable to the Note 3 in hardware, but hey, a discount’s a discount, right?

Hit the links below to take advantage of the Black Friday deals from Verizon.

Buy: Galaxy Note 3 | Tablets

http://www.sammobile.com/

Verizon Black Friday Deals: Galaxy Note 3 for $199, JAMBOX at $99, 25% Off Mophie Power Station

Verizon has rolled out its Black Friday deals early this morning with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 looking like the best of the lot. Normally priced at $299 on-contract, Verizon has slashed the price to $199 on-contract for the day or $599 at full retail. If the Note 3 wasn’t on your radar, there are some other deals here and there that may be worth a look. 

In terms of freebies, Big Red is handing out last year’s DROID RAZR HD at $0 on new contract, their new low-end 7″ tablet called the Ellipsis 7, and a 4G LTE Jetpack.

If you were looking for accessories, the Jawbone JAMBOX at $99 (was $149) or Mophie 4,000mAh Power Station at $59.99 (was $79.99) might be you best bets.

The rest of their deals look like this:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 3 – $199 (was $299)
• DROID RAZR HD – Free
• Verizon Ellipsis 7 tablet – Free
• $150 off Samsung tablets
• Mophie 4,000mAh Power Station – $59.99 (was $79.99)
• Jawbone JAMBOX – $99 (was $149)
• Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Hotspot 5510L – Free
• http://www.droid-life.com

http://specialoffers.verizonwireless.com/content/offers/holiday/2013/site.html?CMP=DMC-HOL2013-HVU#apple

Samsung Galaxy S4 and S4 Active available for free from Best Buy (with 2-year contract)

It’s Black Friday, and that means you can get quite a few great smartphones at prices lower than the standard prices. For those looking for a flagship device, Best Buy has an amazing deal going on – you can buy the Galaxy S4 for a zero upfront fee on a two-year contract on carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint, in white, black, blue, purple, and red colors (with the latter two exclusive to Sprint and AT&T, respectively). The Galaxy S4 Active is available for free as well, though only with an AT&T contract and in the color blue.

For those somehow unaware of the specs of the Galaxy S4 and S4 Active, here’s a reminder: the S4 sports a 1.9GHz Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 5.0-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, 13-megapixel rear camera, NFC and LTE connectivity, a 2,600mAh battery, and runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, with an update to Android 4.3 available. The S4 Active has the same specs, but is somewhat of a downgrade in the camera and screen department: there’s only an 8-megapixel camera and the screen is an LCD unit, though it makes up for those with its water- and dust-resistant construction.

Hit the source link to buy either device from Best Buy.

Source

http://www.sammobile.com

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&id=pcat17071&type=page&ks=960&st=Samsung_Galaxy_S_4_106029&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=-bestsellingsort+skuid&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1~~q53616d73756e675f47616c6178795f535f345f313036303239~~ncabcat0800000%23%232%23%237&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&iht=n

Update 2: Some Sweet News: KitKat Comes to Moto X First on Verizon Wireless; Now on T-Mobile, AT&T

We see our job as taking the world’s best mobile operating system from Google and building world-class products and experiences for our users. Continually making them better is just as important. So what could be sweeter than Android 4.4, KitKat, rolling out in phases to Moto X on Verizon Wireless starting today!

Our software team has been hard at work bringing the latest version of Android to our Moto X users more quickly than ever. When it came to KitKat, we couldn’t wait to deliver. Our software strategy is to build on a pure Android foundation and complement existing Google services, not compete with them. We think this latest release is just that—all the features you love about your Moto X with the latest Android OS.

The KitKat update brings a bunch of improvements, including some of our favorites:

An improved phone dialer. Now you can search for contacts directly from the dial-pad and easily see and tap on those you contact frequently.
More gallery goodies. KitKat packs in some cool, new gallery effects—such as Posterize, Highlights, and Edges. You can even use the Draw feature to annotate your photos freehand with your finger.
New Hangouts app. All of your conversations now in one place—texts, video calls, and other chats all together in one app. Plus, you can now send animated gifs and share your location.
Color Emoji. For when words aren’t enough, the Google Keyboard now includes colorful characters to send in text messages and other communications.
Drag to focus and expose. An updated camera app lets you control both the focus and exposure of your photos. Simply drag your finger to set just the right exposure and focus point.
And more… Restyled status and navigation bars, new full-screen mode, and enhancements to Motorola features like Touchless Control.

And this is just the beginning -- we will have more KitKat for Moto X news to share on other carriers and countries very soon.

For more details and information, please see our release notes or check our software upgrade page.

Updated November 21, 2013
KitKat is now rolling out to Moto X users on T-Mobile.

Updated November 22, 2013
KitKat is now rolling out to Moto X users on AT&T.

Posted by Steve Horowitz, SVP Software Engineering

REDBOX INSTANT BY VERIZON PREMIERES ON NOKIA LUMIA

Roll out the red carpet and whip up a fresh batch of popcorn! We have an exclusive app premiere for Nokia Lumia users in the United States.

Lumia owners can download Redbox Instant by Verizon from the Nokia Collection in the Windows Phone Store today. After 60 days, the app will become available to all Windows Phone 8 users nationwide.

“As mobile phones transform into entertainment hubs for consumers, we want to ensure they have instant access to a great selection of movies,” said Shawn Strickland, CEO of Redbox Instant by Verizon.

If you haven’t tried it yet, a subscription to Redbox Instant by Verizon offers a free month of movies when you sign up; and your subscription includes unlimited streaming hit movies right on your Lumia phone, as well as four DVD rental nights using their kiosk system.

Within the app you can quickly search for and reserve the latest movie releases available at any Redbox kiosk across the country.

“Apps come to life on Windows Phone thanks to features like Live Tiles,” said Todd Brix, general manager, Windows Apps and Store, Microsoft Corp. “Redbox Instant by Verizon takes advantage of these features to enable users to enjoy their favorite movies on the go.”

The subscription to Redbox Instant by Verizon is only $8 per month, and a Blu-ray package can be added for $1 more.

With Redbox Instant by Verizon on your Lumia, anytime can be movie time.

For more information about the service, please visit the Redbox Instant website.

Verizon now selling the Galaxy S4 mini for $99.99

If the year-old Galaxy S III mini isn’t what you want to buy from Verizon, then you can opt for the newer and higher-spec’d Galaxy S4 mini instead, which is also available from North America’s largest carrier starting today. The pricing starts at $99.99 on a two-year contract, and $399.99 off-contract – if you’re willing to switch over to Sprint, then you might want to wait and get the S4 mini from Sprint between November 28th and December 2nd, when the carrier will be offering the S4 mini for free along with free $100 credit.

The Galaxy S4 mini sports a dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1.5GB RAM, 4.3-inch qHD display, 8-megapixel camera, a 1,900mAh battery, Wi-Fi, HSPA+, NFC, and LTE connectivity, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. On the software front, it carries many of the features as Samsung’s flagship, and will be updated to Android 4.3 before the end of this year.

Hit the source link to order the device.

http://www.sammobile.com

Samsung Galaxy S® 4 mini

The Samsung Galaxy S® 4 mini gives you the renowned Galaxy features you've heard about in a phone that's compact and easy to handle. Watch movies on a vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED™ display. Add filters and easily share your photos and videos with friends and family. Or use this 4G LTE smartphone to control your compatible TV.

Compact, Beauty, Power
Enjoy the style and power of the Samsung Galaxy S® 4 in a more compact design. The Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini features a vivid screen and powerful processor-there is no compromise on performance.Back to Top
Bring Content to Life
With its vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED™ display, the Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini is perfect for watching movies, playing games, browsing the web and checking email.


Perfect Mobile Companion
This smartphone fits your life. With a comfortable grip, it fits perfectly in your hand. When you aren’t using it, the phone’s compact size means you can carry it in your back pocket or bag.


Experience Outstanding Performance
Perform tasks easily and quickly. With a connection to Verizon 4G LTE–America’s largest 4G LTE network–you’ll be more productive and responsive, whether you’re streaming your favorite YouTube video or checking your email for work.


Powerfully Efficient
The Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini is made for your busy life. Share content between devices, take impactful photos and videos that you can share easily and even use your phone to control a compatible TV.Back to Top
Manage Your Content Wirelessly
Samsung Link makes it easy to access the content you want from your Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini and other compatible devices. View, play and send content between your computer, your phone and other devices that support Samsung Link.



Channel Surf with Your Smartphone
Turn your Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini into a TV remote control and personalized guide with WatchON™. Use the built-in infrared remote with compatible TVs. Browse for shows by genre or search for them. Receive custom show recommendations based on what you watch.


Share Content with Friends, Groups
Take a great photo at a gathering, then share it with friends by tapping your Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini with another compatible smartphone using S Beam™. Share songs and documents with several people at once using Group Play-it even lets you play games together.


Filter Life with an Advanced Camera
Shoot photos and video you never thought possible. Capture favorite moments using an 8-megapixel camera, then enhance your pictures with built-in filters. Use multiple pictures to select the best expression of each person to create the perfect image.

Easier Than Ever
Get guided through advanced features with an easy interface that makes this phone simple to use. Voice commands and a display that responds to your eyes offer assistance too.Back to Top
Simple to Use—Even for a Newbie
This smartphone keeps up with your pace. Get started using Easy Mode, which simplifies your home screen so you can focus on essential apps and frequently used features. Larger fonts are easier to read while customized basic apps are easier to control.


Use Just Your Voice to Get Things Done
There’s no need to touch this phone for simple tasks. Dictate text messages, emails or even your shopping list using Samsung S Voice™.


Meet a Phone that Watches You
With Smart Stay, your Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini screen stays on when you’re looking at it and goes to sleep when you’re not.


Accessories
Make your Galaxy S® 4 mini even more yours with accessories recommended for your device (available during Checkout).Back to Top

Speck CandyShell Grip for Galaxy S4 Mini - White
The CandyShell Grip is a case specifically designed for those who enjoy gaming.


Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation™ - Black
The mophie juice pack powerstation is a rechargeable 4000 mAh external battery. It is specially designed to provide a high output of power that allows for rapid device charging.


Beats Solo HD Headphones - Red
Beats Solo HD headphones are made to be a lighter, on–ear version of Studios. Compact enough to fit in your purse, Beats Solo HD headphones carry the powerful signature sound Beats by Dr. Dre products are famous for.


Jabra Style Bluetooth® Headset
Comfortable, stylish headset offering all–day comfort and clear audio that automatically adjusts to your environment.

Galaxy S III mini for Verizon listed on Samsung website

Samsung’s Galaxy S III mini for Verizon was recently leaked by @evleaks and the device is now listed on Samsung’s website, hinting the announcement is near. The year-old phone won’t wow you in features but it’s a practical device for users who don’t want to spend much.

On the specifications front, the device runs Android 4.2.2 OS and features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4G LTE support, 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display, 5MP camera, 2,000mAh battery and microSD card slot.

The phone also features S Voice, Easy Mode, Group Play, Share Shot, S Beam etc.

Product Page

http://sammyhub.com

Verizon Galaxy S III mini surfaces on Samsung website [Update: Official]

UPDATE: It’s official. Order here for $49.99 on 2-year contract.

The leak late last month gave us an idea that Verizon will launch the Galaxy S III mini and the listing on Samsung US’ website confirms the same. The phone, just like on AT&T, will cater to the entry-level crowd with its affordable price tag and 4G LTE compatibility. If you’ll excuse the ‘logo-fied’ home button, you’ll find Android 4.2.2 running the device along with Samsung software enhancements like S Voice, Easy Mode, Group Play, Share Shot.

On the hardware side, it will come with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4-inch Super AMOLED WVGA (800×480) display, 5MP camera, 8GB memory, microSD card that supported up to 64GB and 2,000mAh battery that promises up to 11 hours of talk time.

There’s no fixed date for the release but we guess that an announcement should come in the next few days.

http://www.sammobile.com

Samsung Galaxy S® III mini (Verizon)

Key FeaturesSEE ALL FEATURES

Flagship Features, Compact Size
Like its big brother Galaxy S® III, Galaxy S III mini delivers a world of possibilities for sharing, interaction, and entertainment.

Share Like Never Before
Share your content in more unique and intuitive ways than you ever knew was possible.

Easy Does It
Easy Mode simplifies use, so you can explore at your own pace. Motion Gestures, S Voice, and Swype® give you faster and easier ways to use your phone.
Key SpecsSEE FULL SPECS

CARRIER Verizon
COLOR Color: Pebble Blue
OS Android™ 4.2.2, Jellybean
CAMERA Front-facing Camera: VGA
CAMERA Rear-facing Camera: 5.0MP
MEMORY Internal Memory: 1GB RAM, 8 GB ROM (Portion of memory occupied by existing content)
DISPLAY Resolution: 800 x 480 Pixel
DISPLAY Size: 4.0"

Verizon now selling the HTC One Max for $299

With exactly zero fanfare, Verizon today has begun selling the HTC One Max. It'll cost you $299 on contract, or $25.22 a month with the Verizon Edge plan. Outright, you'll be paying $599.

The HTC One Max is a large — 5.9-inch display, but the phone itself is a bit bigger than that thanks to the front-facing speakers — version of the HTC One, with the new Sense 5.5 software and a fingerprint sensor on the back for unlocking. You can open up the back to get to the SIM card and (yes!) the microSD card slot.

Here's how our own Alex Dobie put things in his official HTC One Max review:

So the One Max is more than a big HTC One, but also a lesser phone than the HTC One. If you’re after the full HTC experience on a larger display, well, for the most part, this is that device. And right now it's the closest you're going to get to an HTC tablet. But for most buyers the smaller, better-looking HTC One, or the higher-end and more manageable Galaxy Note 3 will be better options.

• Buy now: HTC One Max on Verizon
• More: Verizon's coverage map
• Also: HTC One Max forums

http://www.androidcentral.com

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/device/smartphone/htc-one-max

Verizon’s Black Friday deals let you have HTC One or Galaxy S4 for just $100

Verizon’s Black Friday deals let you have HTC One or Galaxy S4 for just $100

http://blog.gsmarena.com/100-bucks-for-an-htc-one-or-galaxy-s4-is-just-one-of-verizons-black-friday-deals/

http://blackfriday.com/stores/verizon/flyers/black-friday/page-1

Nokia Lumia 2520 Available Nov. 21

Combining the functionality of a PC with the mobility of a tablet.

For some people, there has always been the want for a tablet but the need for the functionality of a PC. The upcoming Nokia Lumia 2520 fulfills both of those wants and needs, giving users a tablet with a PC experience.

When thinking about the “PC experience,” desktops and laptops are what usually come to mind. But the Lumia 2520 comes with Windows RT 8.1, so it combines the functionality of a PC – such as having Microsoft Office 2013 Home and Student and Outlook RT – with the mobility of a tablet. The device also features 4G LTE connectivity, which is available in more than 500 markets, so users can spend less time looking for Wi-Fi and more time getting stuff done whether in the classroom, while traveling or playing around with the latest apps.

College students starting a new semester soon may be in need of a new device. Having Microsoft Office on a tablet means they can have study guides, class notes and that last-minute group project in one place. Students can upload their work and share it with the rest of the group and the professor before the deadline.

The Lumia 2520 also includes exclusive Nokia apps like HERE Maps to pre-plan trips and stay on track, especially with holiday travel coming up. After taking pictures with the 6.7-megapixel camera with Zeiss optics, shutterbugs can use the Nokia Storyteller app to maintain a timeline with images grouped by events and geographic location. Video chatting fans have Skype to talk face to face with friends and family around the world.

Gamers will have access to Xbox Live for games, movies, music and more all on the tablet. For additional apps, users can choose from more than 112,000 apps available through the Windows Store, including favorites like Facebook, Netflix, Angry Birds and Flipboard. The 8,000 mAh battery provides plenty of power so users can watch, game and browse throughout their day, and the battery also offers fast charging of up to 80 percent in about an hour.

The Nokia Lumia 2520 with 10.1-inch Full HD display will be available online and in select stores starting Nov. 21 for $499.99. For a limited time, customers can get the Lumia 2520 for $399.99 when purchasing with a new two-year activation. Customers can add the tablet to their Share Everything account for $10 per month.

The Black color model will be available in stores, and customers purchasing online can choose from Black or Red color models.

Some Sweet News: KitKat Comes to Moto X First on Verizon Wireless

We see our job as taking the world’s best mobile operating system from Google and building world-class products and experiences for our users. Continually making them better is just as important. So what could be sweeter than Android 4.4, KitKat, rolling out in phases to Moto X on Verizon Wireless starting today!

Our software team has been hard at work bringing the latest version of Android to our Moto X users more quickly than ever. When it came to KitKat, we couldn’t wait to deliver. Our software strategy is to build on a pure Android foundation and complement existing Google services, not compete with them. We think this latest release is just that—all the features you love about your Moto X with the latest Android OS.

The KitKat update brings a bunch of improvements, including some of our favorites:

• An improved phone dialer. Now you can search for contacts directly from the dial-pad and easily see and tap on those you contact frequently.
• More gallery goodies. KitKat packs in some cool, new gallery effects—such as Posterize, Highlights, and Edges. You can even use the Draw feature to annotate your photos freehand with your finger.
• New Hangouts app. All of your conversations now in one place—texts, video calls, and other chats all together in one app. Plus, you can now send animated gifs and share your location.
• Color emojis. For when words aren’t enough, the Google Keyboard now includes colorful characters to send in text messages and other communications.
• Drag to focus and expose. An updated camera app lets you control both the focus and exposure of your photos. Simply drag your finger to set just the right exposure and focus point.
• And more… Restyled status and navigation bars, new full-screen mode, and enhancements to Motorola features like Touchless Control.

And this is just the beginning -- we will have more KitKat for Moto X news to share on other carriers and countries very soon.

For more details and information, please see our release notes or check our software upgrade page.

Posted by Steve Horowitz, SVP Software Engineering

New tip puts Lumia 929 release on 21st November along with Lumia 2520 on Verizon.

Quick heads-up! A recent tip from a claimed Verizon insider puts Lumia 929 release on 21st November along with Lumia 2520. The release date for Lumia 2520 on Verizon may be quite possible, as it is already getting released on AT&T on 22nd November. Verizon already has the registration page up for Lumia 2520. But, it will be interesting to see whether Lumia 929 also gets released on this date, as it hasn’t yet been officially announced.

The tip also mentions that since these are getting released so close to Black Friday, there may be deals like Lumia 929 for just $199 and Lumia 2520 for $399 and may be similar deal of Lumia 2520 for only $199 when purchased with Lumia 929.

Our earlier info puts its release in 3rd-4th week of November, so may be it is about time. Keep your fingers crossed!!

http://www.nokiapoweruser.com