Galaxy S

Samsung this week took the wraps off of the first models of its new line of audio dock systems. The 2012 lineup includes the DA-E550, DA-E570, DA-E650 and the DA-E670. The one that caught our eye was the DA-E670, with its ability to connect to both Galaxy S and Apple iOS devices.

Available in May 2012, the DA-E670 Audio Dock is the first audio dock to offer multi-device compatibility, offering connectivity to both Galaxy S and Apple iOS devices, either wired or wirelessly. The DA-E670 features built-in speakers delivering 40 watts of power and an integrated subwoofer for improved bass response.

Additional features include an auxiliary input, support for Bluetooth-enabled devices, and audio support for MP3, WMA, WAV files from portable storage devices connected via USB. The DA-E670 supports both AllShare for Samsung devices and Airplay for Apple devices as well. A remote control is also included. Read more

A rumor has surfaced that Samsung could be announcing the Galaxy SIII, with a release date of April this year. The announcement is said to occur at the Mobile World Congress this February.

As with previous Galaxy S models, you can expect some high-end specs and a very sleek device, possibly even a thinner model than the current Galaxy SII.....if that's physically possible.

Specification-wise, it looks like this sucker will have a 1.5GHz quad-core processor along with a 12-megapixel camera. It will run the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system at launch, maybe even an updated version of the new OS. The screen is expected to go closer to the edges making a smaller bezel around it.

Previous models of the Samsung Galaxy S have done extremely well in terms of sales. In fact, the Galaxy S line has been the best selling smartphone family in the history of smartphone revenue. We expect the next generation flagship Samsung smartphone to follow that path.Read more

There's a new Android-based Galaxy S smartphone hitting Verizon stores, the Samsung Fascinate. Available online today and in Verizon Wireless stores on Sept. 9, it is priced at $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate (with a new two-year agreement, of course).

The Fascinate is powered by Android 2.1 and features Super AMOLED Screen Technology, touch screen capabilities, Samsung 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor, and a virtual QWERTY keyboard with SWYPE technology.

Accessories are also available for the Fascinate:

• Charging Cradle – Doubles as a phone charger and includes a micro USB wall adapter. It can also be used as a desktop speakerphone and it comes preloaded with the Samsung "Desk Home" application, allowing you to switch brightness levels from day to night. It aslo provides one-touch access to Samsung Widgets and Bing Voice Search. The charging cradle is available for $29.99.
• Car Dock – Attachable to the windshield or dashboard, the car dock displays turn-by-turn GPS instructions, rotates between landscape and portrait modes, and features a preloaded Samsung "Car Home" application, targeted towards vehicle operation such as contacts, maps and navigation..The car dock is available for $39.99.
• Backup Battery Charging System – Includes a 1500 mAH battery, battery charger and Y-cable for charging a phone and spare battery simultaneously. It is available for $39.99

For more information visit www.verizonwireless.com.