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Until the much awaited Galaxy S III phone is launched, there will be many rumors and announcements. But as we get closer to the official announcement of Samsung's Galaxy S III, more information is beginning to surface. Reliable sources are revealing new details surrounding Samsung's launch and marketing push for its new flagship handset.

Reportedly, there will be a huge international roll-out for the Galaxy S III, and the sleek new smartphone will be the official device of the 2012 Summer Olympics — this is one reason Samsung is hosting its unveiling event in London. In addition, there could be simultaneous launch events in New York City, Seoul and Dubai. The Samsung Galaxy S III will come in two color options, one in blue and black, and a second in white. There will be 16GB and 32GB models as well, and additional specs include a 1080p HD display, a quad-core Exynos processor and integrated 4G LTE.Read more

Sprint just announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The Android 4.0 handset can be pre-ordered today and will be available beginning Sunday, April 22nd for $199.99 with a new two-year agreement.

"Galaxy Nexus is a beautifully designed smartphone that combines the Pure Google experience with the speed of Sprint's upcoming 4G LTE network," said Fared Adib, Sprint's vice president of product development. "It represents the cutting-edge features and applications that customers expect and pairs perfectly with Sprint's unlimited data plans to let our customers enjoy their wireless experience without worrying about overage charges or throttling."

Sprint is offering customers who register a Google Wallet account within a week of activating their devices a $10 instant credit, along with an additional $40 of credit to be delivered within three weeks. Customers who pre-order the Galaxy Nexus will begin receiving the device as early as Friday, April 20th.

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How would you like to win $10,000? Silly question, right? Verizon Wireless is running a "Field Testers Challenge," awarding a total of $35,000 in cash and prizes - including a $10,000 grand prize - for 60-second videos that show the wildest ways to test the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. The company has already challenged the 4G LTE network in some unique ways. Is it faster than a rocket? Yes! Can you download a movie while boarding a plane - before the flight attendant tells you to power down? Yes, again!

Now it's your turn. Verizon is asking people to document real-world tests that demonstrate Verizon's 4G LTE network capabilities. Create a video up to 60 seconds long that showcases Verizon's lightning-fast download speed, skip-free connection and seamless on-the-go coverage. Make it fun. Make it clever. Field test videos should truly test the power of the 4G LTE network (note: these must be REAL tests with the REAL 4G LTE network).

Don't worry if you're not a filmmaker. You can still win a $500 random drawing for a Sharing Prize to reward people for sharing videos or news about the Field Testers Challenge.Read more

On Monday we told you about the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Entertainment PC – Verizon's first 4G LTE notebook. That's not all Verizon has up its sleeve. The company also announced its first-ever 4G LTE tablet – the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Available today in either Metallic Gray or Glossy White, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 4G LTE is priced at $529.99 for the 16GB model and $629.99 for the 32GB model (plus monthly data plan).

Features include:

• 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Android 3.1 Honeycomb platform – supports Google Mobile Services including Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Movies, Google Books and Android Market
• Adobe Flash 10.3 technology
• NVIDIA Tegra2 dual-core 1 GHz application processor
• 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution
• 3-megapixel rear-facing camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat capabilities
• 1080p HD video playback on a HD TV or other 1080p HD device
• Samsung Media Hub – offers a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase. Media Hub has been redesigned, allowing customers to playback Media Hub content on their TV through an HDMI adapter (sold separately). Purchased content can be shared with up to five devices enabled with Media Hub at no extra cost.

Verizon Wireless on Tuesday announced that the first 46 LTE powered notebook - the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Entertainment PC with 4G LTE - will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on July 28.

Announced at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, the HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr is 1.2-inches thin but has the power to stream high-definition content, play games; video chat; and download music, photos and videos fast thanks to Verizon's 4G LTE network. It also features HP CoolSense Technology to help keep it cool.

Features:

• 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G mobile broadband coverage areas
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 11.6-inch High-definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768)
• 1.60 GHz AMD Dual-Core Processor E-350
• 320 GB hard drive with HP ProtectSmart hard drive protection
• Memory: 2 GB DDR3 RAM
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• VGA webcam with integrated digital microphone
• Multi-format digital media card reader for SD cards and multimedia cards
• Weight: 3.52 lbs