If there is one constant in life, it is that portable electronics don’t ever have enough battery life. With each new product we get new features that beg for more power, so regardless of what the manufacturers do to extend battery life … our usage always seems to keep up! Enter Mophie, a company that [...]
Samsung Galaxy Note II from U.S. Cellular Review and Video Hands-On
This is the PDA you would have DIED for in 2002. Last year Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note, which was dubbed a ‘phablet’ – hybrid phone and tablet. To the surprise of many the Galaxy Note sold well, particularly in Asia where the larger screen and stylus allowed for drawing larger characters more easily. Now [...]
A Visual Guide to the Freakin’ Huge US Cellular Samsung Galaxy Note II
In my review of the US Cellular Samsung Galaxy SIII (SGS3) last month, I noted that “there is no doubt about it – the Galaxy S III is HUGE. As in ‘sticks out of my pocket like a pocket protector’ big”. I have had the SGS3 fall out of my shirt pocket several times leaning [...]
U.S. Cellular Announces Availability of Samsung Galaxy Note II in ‘Late October’
This morning we heard from Samsung that they have coordinated with all five major U.S. carriers to bring the massive Samsung Galaxy Note II to market; now we have heard plans from U.S. Cellular to launch the phone in late October! U.S. Cellular is planning to have the 16 GB Titanium Gray device, and it [...]
U.S. Cellular Adding Two Hot New Motorola Phones This Week!
Have you seen the recent U.S. Cellular campaign on Twitter? It is called #HelloBetter and it focuses on recent data showing how dissatisfied most people are with their carriers, and highlights how U.S. Cellular has the highest satisfaction ratings of any carrier. Unfortunately as a regional carrier, only certain folks have access to their service [...]
US Cellular HTC Flyer Honeycomb Update – Do It the Same … But Slower!
Just as it seemed we might be seeing some critical mass in the move towards updating Android devices to ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ almost nine months after release, ‘Jelly Bean’ arrived and threw things back into a fragmented turmoil where the overwhelming majority of devices are TWO VERSIONS BEHIND. Oh well, at least we continue to [...]
U.S. Cellular’s Samsung Galaxy S III Available This Week
While in the past it seemed that phones were rolled out to a variety of carriers over the course of months (the Samsung Galaxy SII took nearly a year between the international release and some US carrier launches), we are now seeing more handset makers working to launch on as many carriers as quickly as [...]
US Cellular Releases First 4G LTE Device, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Today U.S. Cellular announced the launch of their first 4G LTE device, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. The Android-powered tablet will run on the new 4G LTE network, with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G, in markets where it is available and on U.S. Cellular’s nationwide 3G network in all other areas. The [...]
Samsung Galaxy S II Now Available On US Cellular
I had mentioned recently that U.S. Cellular was bringing the Samsung Galaxy S II to their network ‘soon’ … which turns out to be NOW! Here are some details: The Galaxy S II is ideal for the multi-tasker who also wants easy access to entertainment wherever they go. You can quickly update your calendar and [...]
U.S. Cellular Prepares to Launch the Samsung Galaxy SII!
If you look at the best smartphones currently available, close to the top of the list you will find the Samsung Galaxy SII. Despite being a rather obvious ‘iClone’ in physical appearance, the SII is a phone that after nearly a year since initial release remains the benchmark against which all Android phones are measured [...]
U.S. Cellular Announces Massive Push into New 4G LTE Markets
I had just written about the cool activation credit and price drops from U.S. Cellular, and now they have announced a massive push to expand into 3600 cities with their new 4G/LTE markets this year! Here are the details: U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, announced the next markets [...]
U.S. Cellular Drops Prices, Offers $100 Activation Credit for ALL New Customers, and More!
If you are in the U.S. Cellular coverage area, you should already know that they work really hard for you as a customer, and reward loyalty in a way that simply doesn’t happen on other carriers. If you are in their area and DON’T know this … now is your chance! There are several new [...]
US Cellular Launching Huawei Ascend II in January for FREE After Rebate!
Phones such as the Samsung Repp and HTC Wildfire have shown that low-end devices still have much to offer, and the Huawei Ascend II looks to step in at a somewhat higher level but still be available for free after rebate! This is the description: The Huawei Ascend IITM with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) is your [...]
Rugged PCD Wrangler Coming to U.S. Cellular
Last week my 15-year old son ran a load of laundry. That would be a great thing … except that he failed to remove his cell phone from his jeans! Another phone on the heap of teenage abuse! So when I heard that US Cellular was releasing the rugged PCD Wrangler later this month, all [...]
HTC Wildfire S Lands on US Cellular for FREE (With Contract)
It is no secret that Android devices are extremely popular, based on the utility of the operating system as well as inexpensive pricing from most carriers. Now US Cellular introduces the HTC Wildfire S Android smartphone for FREE after rebate. It is a solid phone at a great price. Let’s take a quick look! Here [...]






















