Samsung Galaxy S3 (II)I News: Colors, Updates, Beacons, Discounted to $99 & Solar Battery Case

The Samsung Galaxy S III has been in the news lately with a new color choice, update rumors and freebies.  The well-reviewed Samsung Galaxy S III is gaining traction and being discounted.

The Samsung Galaxy S III will be wearing a new cloak in the UK,  in the color black with Mobile-Fun accepting pre-orders for the black version of the Samsung Galaxy S III.

Today, it was reported that the black version showed up the T-Mobile website. The originator of the news noted that it could be mistake because it's part of a build your own video.  Once again after looking at several sources we were unable to find the actual URL of the black Samsung Galaxy S III.  We looked at a demo that showed the Samsung Galaxy S III looking black with magenta highlights, we can't tell on a computer screen if it really is black or Pebble Blue.  The Pebble Blue tends to look black in photographs even in it original release photo, shown on the left.

One of the drawbacks of the Samsung Galaxy S III since it was launched for some is that it shipped with Android 4.0 ICS not Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.  According to an anonymous GSMArena source, the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update will be released on August 29 along with the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Note II.  US Samsung Galaxy S III owners should be patient, because in the past Samsung released updates for European customers first, while American owners wait for months later.  Carriers such as AT&T or Verizon Wireless have to test the software updates first which tends to add time.

En Mexico, the Samsung Galaxy S III appears in video with the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Features include Google Now, new notifications, there's a new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean filled with jelly beans, TouchWiz UI and more.

Some lucky Samsung Galaxy S III owners who find a Samsung Beacon smart board (poster) in their cities are able to download free music.  has anyone found one yet?  I thought there was supposed to be one instant Times Square.  I'm pretty sure there is not one at LA Live next to the Nokia Thater.

Amazon has slashed prices for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Samsung Galaxy S3 (III) Review of Reviews Verizon vs AT&T v. Sprint v. T Mobile   Best Bets/Deals from Verizon Wireless($149.99 for individual upgrade $199 for new), Sprint ($99.99) and AT&T to $149.99 (except for AT&T renewing customers $189.99.)  If you are new customer you can use the $50 Off Coupon Link AT&T Wireless for new customers with a plan.

The  best discount for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III for $199.99 (-10% off $180)  from  LetsTalk with the Classic Unlimited Bundle  ( expires 08/15/ EXTRA 10% off ) and coupon code TALK4TEN.

Ascent Solar Tech announced a solar charger case with battery for the Samsung Galaxy S III, the case is white with black solar panels. The case will be released in Korea in October and will available in time for the holidays. EnerPlex will also over a similar case for the iPhone 4 and 4S.

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2 thoughts on “Samsung Galaxy S3 (II)I News: Colors, Updates, Beacons, Discounted to $99 & Solar Battery Case”

  1. Solar Battery's the best news I think :))) Discount is great, too, but on contract it's always the same price...

  2. hey? Aaron, exactly what wallpaper is that on the The new htc One
    Azines called?

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