By Todd Haselton |
Verizon issued an update to the Galaxy Note II that delivers Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean to the smartphone. The software patch also includes the following enhancements: Download images via Enterprise Exchange email Download ring back tones through VZTones version 5.1.2 preloaded application Access downloaded languages on…
By Todd Haselton |
The Android smartphone landscape moves at such a rapid pace that we feel we a need to keep you consistently abreast of some of the latest offerings out there. Everyone has their own opinions, especially when it comes to Android: manufacturers that use the platform…
By Todd Haselton |
T-Mobile recently issued an update for the Galaxy Note II that allows it to access its new 4G LTE network. It’s active in NYC today, but it will be locked until the official launch later this spring. Still, we had a chance to give the…
By Roy Choi |
The LG Nexus 4 was the winner of our first matchup, against the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX HD (78-percent to 22 percent). The winner of today’s pairing will face off against the LG Nexus 4 next week. The second match-up in our Mobile Madness random pairing of mobile…
By Brandon Russell |
We all know the Galaxy Note III’s screen is going to be massive; the jump from the Note to the Note II tell us so. But just how big of an increase can we expect? A modest 5.5 to 5.8-inch jump, or maybe an even…
By Todd Haselton |
T-Mobile’s Galaxy S4 will support the carrier’s new 4G LTE network and now the carrier confirmed that its older Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone also has support sitting dormant. T-Mobile USA issued an update Monday activating the required radio. It won’t work with 4G LTE just…
By Todd Haselton |
Amazon kicked off a sale on Thursday just ahead of Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy S IV. The online retailer is now offering the Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note II at steep discounts, but the pricing varies depending on your carrier and what…
By Brandon Russell |
We don’t carry around point-and-shoot cameras anymore because we have smartphones in our pockets. But it’s not good enough for companies to merely attach cameras as afterthought technology; consumers today demand their devices take the highest quality images possible. And we’ve seen huge improvements on…
By Brandon Russell |
Even Samsung’s strong and powerful Galaxy Note II is vulnerable to quirky lock screen flaws. But this one is rather tame compared to what Apple’s iPhone is experiencing. According to a new report, the exploit is pretty easy to execute, though the phone isn’t completely…
By Todd Haselton |
LG’s Optimus G Pro is very much an answer to Samsung’s Galaxy Note II. Both offer large 5.5-inch displays, but LG uses IPS technology and its bezels are slightly thinner, which makes the phone’s display look bigger. We’re really impressed with what LG has with…
By Sean P. Aune |
Samsung has a tradition of launching pink versions of popular phones right around Valentine’s Day, and this year will be no different. Say hello to the pink Galaxy Note II. Samsung Taiwan released picture today of a pink version of the Galaxy Note II. As…
By Todd Haselton |
We’re going to switch things up a bit around here. You’re our dedicated viewers, so you deserve a choice in what sort of content we provide you. That’s why we’ve decided that it’s time to let you vote on what smartphone head-to-head battles you’d like…
By Todd Haselton |
Oh please, no. I’m going to be so upset if AT&T ends up offering the red Samsung Galaxy Note II (as it did with the Galaxy S III), now that I already own a white model. As it turns out, Samsung is preparing to release…
By Aaron Baker |
One of the more common questions I get is something to the effect of “what’s the best phone out there?” While the “best” phone for you depends on a number of factors, there are a few phones that are definitive game changers in the market.…
By Sean P. Aune |
Two more color options are coming to the Galaxy Note II line. Meet Ruby Wine (Red) and Amber Brown (Brown). Late last week the Galaxy Note II was spotted in a black version, and now a new image has come along that shows off the…
By Brandon Russell |
Jon R. is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode of Ask the buffalo, Jon tackled the most burning questions in the world of tech including who will be making the next Nexus device, will the…
By Brandon Russell |
A new ad from Samsung for the Galaxy Note II has hit the airwaves, showing off the device’s multi-window chops, and how that ultimately translates to better productivity. Everything is on point from the Korean company: You’ve got your note-taking, videos, multi-tasking and, of course,…
By Sean P. Aune |
If Pebble Blue and Ceramic White aren’t exactly your color options when it comes to the Galaxy Note II, you may be thrilled to know that basic black appears to be on the way. AndroidSlash found what appears to be a high-res render of the…
By Todd Haselton |
Samsung and AT&T are pushing a small update to the Galaxy Note II that includes Samsung’s Multi-Window feature of TouchWiz. If you haven’t seen it before, it basically allows you to quickly pull open a small side tab and switch between any applications… or run…
By Brandon Russell |
AT&T will roll out Multi-Window support to Galaxy Note II owners on Dec. 27 (Thursday), the carrier announced in a statement to Engadget. That’ll bring AT&T’s phablet up to par with the other three big U.S. carriers, and give users more multi-tasking abilities. The update…
By Brandon Russell |
Jon R. is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon picks his favorites phones of 2012, answers what happened to Jon Q., if he is married, and explains what it means to root a phone.…
By Sean P. Aune |
If you’ve had your eye on picking up a Galaxy Note II, you may want to head to Best Buy the day after Christmas. A source at Best Buy – who has a long standing track record with TechnoBuffalo – has provided us with the…
By Sean P. Aune |
Samsung has been on a role as of late with attention grabbing commercials, and the latest for the Galaxy Note II is no exception. Based on Kirigami – the art of cutting and folding paper – the new Christmas ad for the Note II uses…
By Brandon Russell |
T-Mobile on Wednesday said Samsung Galaxy Note II owners will get an update on Dec. 19 that will introduce multi-window support. Users will be prompted with an over-the-air upgrade over the course of the day—T-Mobile didn’t give a precise time. Multi-window support seems to be…
