Samsung Epic 4G 2 (SPH-D705) Shows Up In Cellbrite System – Where's It Headed? Posted: 27 Jan 2012 10:47 PM PST Right before we enter into the weekend, we get a juicy bit of news. Apparently, the Samsung SPH-D705 — otherwise known as the Epic 4G 2 — has popped up in the Cellebrite system indicating the device could be launching sometime in the very near future. Before you get mixed up, keep in mind we're talking about the sequel to the OG Samsung EPIC 4G that was launched on Sprint and Verizon. Remember that big boned device? The one with the QWERTY keyboard? Originally, the device was rumored to hit Sprint sometime during Q3 of 2011, but that came and went without neither hide nor hair of the Epic 4G 2. It further received its WiFi certification but still — nothing. We're still not even sure if the device will actually arrive on Sprint. Once the Epic 4G Touch arrived on the scene, it's very possible Sprint passed up on the Epic 4G 2 in favor of the more attractive slate form factor. Besides, how confused do you think it would make customers with the " Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G 2″ and "Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch" both on the same network? That being said, it's possible we could see this device launching a smaller regional carrier similar to what happened with the HTC Merge back when it was originally supposed to hit Verizon Wireless, only to show up months later on US Cellular. [ACSyndicate | Via TheVerge]

Deal Alert: Samsung Epic 4G Touch Now Only $80 On Amazon Wireless Posted: 27 Jan 2012 10:16 PM PST Amazon Wireless has just dropped the price of both the black and white versions of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch Galaxy S II on Sprint. Arguably the best handset on the carrier, the black Epic 4G Touch is actually being offered for slightly less than its pale sibling, coming in at only $80 for new customers. If you're looking to add a line the device goes up to $100 and for customers looking to upgrade, the device can be had for $150. Pretty much the same goes for the white version except that whether you're a new customer or looking to add a line, the device will still run you $100. All-in-all, this is the lowest we've seen the device listed where it's still being sold for $200 online at Sprint.com, and in Sprint stores. I recently gave in and traded up my HTC Evo 3D in for this device and I can honestly say — without a doubt — that I've never been a happier little Phandroid. Links provided below. [Samsung Epic 4G Touch (Black) | Samsung Epic 4G Touch (White)]

In Case You Missed It: Dropbox Will Give Sense 4.0 Users 50GB Of Cloud Storage Posted: 27 Jan 2012 09:18 PM PST In case you missed Pocketnow's initial impressions with Sense 4.0 (read: snoozefest) there was a little tidbit of information that even we initially looked over our first time reading through. One reader brought it to our attention that in between all those letters and punctuation, in plain black and white — you know, because there were no pictures — was the news that Dropbox will be giving Sense 4.0 users 50 sweet GB of delictable cloud storage. Yeah, I couldn't believe my eyes either. There's a few things I absolutely cannot live without in this crazy mixed up world of ours and one of those is Dropbox. I love it. I swear by it. And if I party too hard one night, may even come home with their logo tattooed on my lower back. Crazier things have happened. Although it wasn't specifically mentioned just how long Dropbox would allow users to enjoy their 50GB of storage, we'd imagine they'll follow the same 1 year "trial" they gave to Sense 3.5 users a few months back when they offered 5GB of bonus storage. In which case, don't get too attached to those photo's and videos you upload Dropbox during the trial.

Apptopia Is A New Brokerage Website To Help Developers Sell Ownership Of Their Apps Posted: 27 Jan 2012 08:05 PM PST There's no question that mobile apps are a booming business and a new website called Apptopia wants to help developers captilize on this by selling their apps. And we're not talking about selling an app to users — we're talking about selling complete ownership of an app, handing over the reigns to a big company or business. "Apps are not just products that you buy for $0.99; they are complete businesses with revenues, customers, technology, and partners. A mobile app is an asset." Prospective buyers would then, after purchasing an app, get full access to the user's code to do with the app as they pleased. They could build upon the app or simply market it the app in ways the developer never could. Think of Apptopia as a broker or middle man who will find a buyer, and do all the negotiating while the developer kicks his/her feet up. While the site still isn't completely ready for primetime, developers interested in selling an app can sign up for more information when the site launches in February. [Apptopia.com]