Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 hits the FCC with Verizon’s LTE bands in tow
We’ve yet to hear more details about the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2′s launch this quarter, but a recent FCC filing at least reveals that it might head to Verizon. According to the documents, a particular variant that goes by model number SM-P905V supports Big Red’s LTE (4 and 13) bands. Since the 2014 refresh of the 10.1 Note Pro has also passed through the agency with Verizon LTE, the carrier might offer both sizes when the tablets hit the market. Based on the info we got from the gigantic tablet’s CES debut, it’ll have a WiFi version for those who have no need for mobile internet. Folks set on buying one with long-term evolution speeds, however, may want to cross their fingers for the behemoth to hit their preferred carriers.
Filed under: Tablets, Mobile, Verizon
Via: Phone Arena
Source: FCC
It’s Official: LG G2 Available In Gold And Red Variants
I’m not a fan of gold phones: I think they’re gaudy and slightly pretentious, but I may be in the minority seeing as almost every major phone manufacturer has produced a gold version of their flagship device. The latest addition to this exclusive gold club is the LG G2 as part of LG‘s official announcement to make the LG G2 available in gold and red.
Unlike the smooth, glossy back of the original G2, these limited edition gold and red handsets appear to use a grooved plastic. It’s unclear whether this was a practical or purely cosmetic alteration, but you’ll definitely get a better grip on the device if you aren’t using a case. Hardware specs predictably haven’t changed and TechDroid is saying that it is available for purchase now in Singapore for $898 SGD. We’re still waiting to see details on how much these variants will be in other regions, but seeing as it is limited edition, I wouldn’t hold my breath if you don’t live around Asia.
What are your thoughts about gold phones in general: do you think people like the colour scheme? Let us know what you think.
Source: TechDroid
Android 4.4.2 Update For Galaxy Note 3 Rolls Out, Kernel Source Available Now
Late last year, an alleged Samsung internal document appeared to suggest that Android KitKat would become available for the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 in January 2014, and sure enough, the Android 4.4.2 update for Galaxy Note 3 started rolling out last week. Reportedly starting its roll-out in Poland, the update will be rolling out to all Note 3s with model number SM-N9005 presumably in the near future; sorry Note 3 owners with carrier versions, you’ll have to hold your breath a little longer.
If you do have a SM-N9005 and you can’t wait for the OTA update, you can try your luck by downloading the update files over at SamMobile.
Accompanying the roll-out of the Android 4.4.2 update, Samsung has made the kernel source files available for all the excited developers out there. The files are available now on Samsung Open Source for download so hit the source link below if you’re interested in tinkering with the newest update.
Let us know if you get the Android 4.4.2 update on your Note 3 and how you find it.
Source: SamMobile, Samsung Open Source via Android Police (1), (2)
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