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AT&T to begin replacing water-damaged Galaxy S 4 Active smartphones Aug 6th 2013, 14:34, by Robert Nelson AT&T and Samsung launched the Galaxy S 4 Active back in late-June. While the handset was never touted as a fully rugged device, it did arrive with some protection against water. Specifically the handset has an IP67 certification which means it should be able to withstand being submerged in up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes time. The catch though, it seems the AT&T warranty didn’t protect against water damage. We reviewed the Galaxy S 4 Active shortly after the AT&T launch and had plenty of fun with the handset in water. We should also make it clear that our handset didn’t experience any issues as a result of the water. That same thing cannot be said for everyone though. We had seen some other reviewers claiming issues, but there also seems to be some issues being reported from average users. This brings back the point of AT&T not covering the handset against water damage — despite the handset being touted as water resistant. Anyway, according to details coming from phoneArena, it looks like AT&T will soon be making some changes. It was said the carrier will be making one-time swaps for those with a Galaxy S 4 Active — even if the Liquid Damage Indicator is showing water damage. Further details also state that users will be getting another Galaxy S 4 Active in return. The other important detail here is that AT&T is apparently only exchanging handsets that were purchased directly from them. Or in other words, if you picked up your Galaxy S 4 Active with another retailer such as Best Buy or Radio Shack you may want to look to them for a possible exchange. With that, while it may not hurt to give AT&T a call if you happen to have a water damaged Galaxy S 4 Active — we do have to remember that these details are coming by way of a leaked memo and have yet to be officially announced. So far the leak has yet to mention anything in terms of when this exchange program is set to begin. Story Timeline Samsung GALAXY S 4 Active pre-orders go live with AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Active hands-on PSA: Galaxy Note 8.0, Galaxy S4 Active and NEC Terrain arrive with AT&T AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active Review Samsung Galaxy S4 Active rooted by Geohot TextNow launches prepaid IP-based mobile service plans Aug 6th 2013, 14:02, by Robert Nelson TextNow has expanded from being an app that offered WiFi based calling and messaging to a standalone service. This is arriving as a no-contract setup and will be using the existing TextNow SMS and voice infrastructure. Well, that along with a 3G network for times when you are outside of a WiFi connection. Of course, perhaps the bigger story here is the pricing — service begins at $19 per month. Well, specifically at $18.99 per month. The service ties in with the earlier TextNow offering, which means users will be able to use their existing TextNow number. This means any credits that are linked are eligible for use and that your text messaging history will now sync with TextNow. This also means you will be able to get a premium ad-free TextNow experience. As for those plans, there are three available and will have you thinking of Starbucks. The plans are named; Tall, Grande and Venti. These are priced at $18.99, $26.99 and $39.99 per month respectively. These plans all include unlimited text messaging and incoming calls. The Tall plan includes 500MB of data and 750 roll-over minutes, the Grande plan increases to 1GB of data and 1250 roll-over minutes and the Venti plan tops out with 2GB of data and 2000 roll-over minutes. Also, just to clarify, the carrier connection comes by way of Sprint. Basically, that means that while the service relies heavily on WiFi, users will be able to fall back upon the cellular 3G network when needed. Otherwise, at this time the TextNow has two Android handsets available. Those include the Nexus S and Galaxy S II which are selling for $89.99 and $119.99 respectively. Bottom line here, it looks like those looking for a low-priced mobile service now have another option available. It also looks like TextNow is launching as competition to another $19 per month mobile service — Republic Wireless. SOURCE: TextNow Story Timeline Verizon Wireless increasing prepaid data allowances LG Optimus Zone and Optimus Exceed arrive for Verizon prepaid AT&T GoPhone prepaid plans updated ZTE Overture 4G joins the prepaid Aio Wireless lineup T-Mobile takes MetroPCS prepaid into new markets LG G2 image leak brings a look at the digitizer assembly Aug 6th 2013, 13:32, by Robert Nelson Recent LG G2 leaks were pointing towards the handset as coming available for those in Korea shortly after the official unveiling. Of course, that will just be the first stop on a global release that is expected to reach 100 carriers around the world. But as those who have been following along will likely realize, that is just one of many G2 related leaks and as of this morning we have yet another. This latest leak is arriving in image form, though, unlike some of the earlier leaks dealing with the outside — this one brings a look at the display and digitizer assembly. The images were shared by the folks at ETrade Supply and are offering a few views of the outside of the display and the inner digitizer assembly. That being said, there wasn’t much in the way of new information along with these images, however the look at the front does seem to match up with earlier G2 image leaks. At present the LG G2 is expected to arrive with a 5.2-inch 1080p display and quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM and a 13 megapixel rear-facing camera. A recent user manual leak also confirmed a few details. We now know the handset will measure in at 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm and weigh in at 143 grams. That same leaked manual also detailed the volume rocker controls. Those had been seen before, however the manual pointed towards the button in the middle as being a power/lock button. Previous rumors had speculation pointing towards that being a fingerprint sensor. With that, we aren’t sure the rumors will stop, however we do know the handset will be officially unveiled on August 7th. Aside from getting a confirmation of the specs and other features, we will be looking towards LG to hopefully provide some carrier and release timeframes. VIA: phoneArena Story Timeline LG G2 teaser arrives with talk of a handset that learns from you LG G2 release date tipped for late August LG G2 expected to arrive with 100 carriers within 90 days LG G2 user manual leaks as another promo video is shared LG G2 tipped to launch in Korea on August 8 with QuadBeat 2 earphones

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