HTC One (M8) Now Available on T-Mobile at $0 Down-Payment with 2 Year Contract

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The turf wars between HTC and Samsung are definitely heating up. The release of Samsung’s flagship – the Samsung Galaxy S5 – is underway and simultaneously we are seeing HTC launching their flasgship – the HTC One (M8) across carriers and stores. Just yesterday we saw the HTC One (M8) launch on Telus and now today the device is available on T-Mobile. The carrier has announced the availability of the HTC One (M8) for a zero down-payment, if you pick it up on a 2 year contract. For those who would wish to forgo a data plan to go with the device, a paltry sum of$26.50 would be the monthly payable for a 24 month period. However a smartphone isn’t much ‘smart’ without a proper data connection, with 3G being an acceptable speed. For users planning on data connectivity, T-Mobile offers two plans along with the HTC One (M8). You will have to shell out $50 a month for 1 GB of data, which will rise all the way to $80 a month for those who would require unlimited data. As of yet, the gun-metal finish variant is the only one available under this scheme.

The second iteration of last year’s iconic HTC One (M7) – the new HTC One (M8) is a device with quite a lot going for it. Bearing an upgrade in almost all aspects over last year’s HTC One, the M8 bears an upgraded 5 inch screen which offers a full-HD 1920 x 1080 pixels resolutions, which comes to about ~441 pixels per inch (ppi) resolution. The biggest upgrade, however, is on the processor front. HTC swapped the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quadcore processor with the latest Snapdragon 800/801 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz, with an ample 2 GB Ram and 16/32 GB internal storage. The in-built MicroSD slot (a deviation from last years’ HTC One) supports upto 128 GB of storage expansion. The HTC One (M8) also is unique in its’ camera setup, with a 4 ultra-pixel primary camera coupled with a new ‘Duo Camera’ which aids in depth perception and adding after-focus effects to photographs. All of this setup is powered by a 2600 mAh battery. Visit this link for the HTC One (M8) unboxing.

If you’re going to get the HTC One (M8) from T-Mobile, hit up the source link on this article to place your order at T-Mobile and do shout it out to us in the comments below.

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Android Smartphone Deal: HTC One (M8) on Verizon and Sprint for $149

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For those of you looking to jump to the new HTC One (M8) on either Sprint or Verizon, better get your wallets out. Amazon has both of these carrier models on sale today for just $149 on a new contract. For those wondering, yes this is for both new and current customers. The HTC One (M8) is available at carrier stores for $199 on a new contract, so it’s not a huge difference, but with Amazon Prime, you can have your new HTC One (M8) at your doorstep on Monday morning. Which is pretty awesome.

The HTC One (M8) has a 5-inch 1080p Super LCD3 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot, a 2800mAh battery and it’s running on Android 4.4.2. So it’s definitely a great device, especially with that all-aluminum build. It feels great in the hand. For those interested, you can grab yours from the link below.

HTC One M8, Gunmetal Grey 32GB (Sprint)

HTC One M8, Gunmetal Grey 32GB (Verizon Wireless)

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Verizon Getting a Developer Edition of the Samsung Galaxy S5

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For those looking to get a Samsung Galaxy S5 on Verizon where you can unlock the boot loader and such, well you’ll have to pick up the Developer Edition. This shouldn’t be much of a surprise, since Verizon has locked their boot loaders pretty tight over the past few years – in which AT&T has also followed suite. But it’s a bit easier to get around that. Simply buy the Developer Edition of the Verizon Galaxy S5. But there’s one catch, well two actually. You’ll be paying full price, and you’re warranty will void after you unlock the boot loader. This is where I think Samsung needs to take a cue from Motorola. Recently, Motorola changed their policy on developer edition devices to where unlocking the boot loader and rooting the phone does not void their warranty.

There’s no word on when exactly this Developer Edition of the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available. But one thing to note here is that it’ll only be on Samsung’s site, and not Verizon’s unfortunately. So that if you were looking to get the Galaxy S5 Developer Edition from Verizon, that won’t be happening. Normally these Developer Editions show up later on. So they could be available next week, next month or even next year. From what we gather, there’s not a whole lot of people buying them, so they don’t make as many and don’t release them as quickly as the normal Galaxy S5.

If you just want a regular Samsung Galaxy S5 for Verizon, Amazon’s got your back. Amazon is currently selling the Galaxy S5 for $189 on a new contract. Which it appears that they are sold out of all the carrier models right now. Hopefully that changes rather soon though. For those interested, we’ve got the links down below, and you can also buy them from Verizon’s website – who’s backordered until next week.

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Featured: Top 10 Best Samsung Galaxy S5 Screen Protectors

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The Samsung Galaxy S5 has been said to have the best display ever on a smartphone. So you’ll want to protect that right? That’s where screen protectors come in. Now some screen protectors are just plain crap, so that’s where we come in. We’ve found 10 great screen protectors for your brand new Samsung Galaxy S5.

Skinomi TechSkin Screen protector

The Skinomi is probably one of the most well-known screen protectors out there. It’s got self-healing, flexible, tough, and military grade. It’s also made of the high quality Japanese PET film as well. All this for just $5.

Skinomi® TechSkin – Samsung Galaxy S5 V Screen Protector Premium HD Clear Film / Ultra High Definition Invisible and Anti-Bubble Crystal Shield with Free Lifetime Replacement Warranty – Retail Packaging

i-Blason Samsung Galaxy S5 Screen protector

i-Blason has a 3-pack of premium HD Clear Screen protectors here for $6. They are cut specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S5. Also they are made from high-quality material, multi-layer PET film from Japan. It’s also anti-finger print.

i-Blason Samsung Galaxy S5 Screen Protector – 3 Pack Premium HD Clear Version (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-mobile, All Carriers)

Spigen Galaxy S5 Crystal Clear

Spigen has a few different types of screen protectors as well. This one is their crystal clear version which is about $10, and is a 3-pack. As usual they are made of high-quality Japanese PET Film. And they are very easy to install as well.

[Full HD] Spigen Samsung Galaxy S5 Screen Protector [Crystal Clear][3-PACK]**JAPANESE BASE PET FILM** Premium Front Screen Protector for Galaxy S5 / Galaxy SV / Galaxy S V (2014) – Crystal CR (SGP10722)

Obliq Zeiss Xtreme

Obliq also has a screen protector, this is the Zeiss Xtreme which is made of Military grade materials and has HD enhanced optical Japanese PET film for optimal clarity. So it’s great for HD screens like what is on the Galaxy S5.

[Anti Shock] – Obliq Samsung Galaxy S5 Screen Protector Zeiss Xtreme – Military Grade Extreme Break and Shock Protection – Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, International, and Unlocked – Screen Cover for Samsung Galaxy S5 2014 Model

Tech Armor HD Clear Screen protector

Tech Armor also has their screen protector available, this one is the HD Clear version which comes in a 3-pack with a lifetime warranty for just $5.

Tech Armor Samsung Galaxy S5 High Defintion (HD) Clear Screen Protectors — Maximum Clarity and Touchscreen Accuracy [3-Pack] Lifetime Warranty

SUPERSHIELDZ HD Clear Screen Protector

SUPERSHIELDZ has also given you a lifetime warranty with their screen protectors and they are also giving you 6 of them for about $5.48 ($1.99 + $3.49 for shipping). It uses their HD transparency film to ensure maximum resolution. It also has real touch sensitivity for a natural feel while using this screen protector.

SUPERSHIELDZ- High Definition (HD) Clear Screen Protector For Samsung Galaxy S5 + Lifetime Replacements Warranty (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, US Cellular, Boost Mobile , All Carriers) [6-PACK] – Retail Packaging

Spigen GLAS.tr SLIM Screen protector

Here’s another one of Spigen’s screen protectors, this one has rounded corners and is pretty cool actually and easy to put on. It’s also hard coated for scratch resistance and more. It’s very slim at just 0.4mm thick, so almost unnoticeable.

Spigen® Samsung Galaxy S5 Screen Protector Glass Slim [GLAS.tR SLIM] (0.4mm) Rounded Edges Glass Screen Protector Anti Chip for Galaxy S5 / Galaxy SV / Galaxy S V (2014) – GLAS.tR SLIM (SGP10728)

iSmooth HD Ultra Clear Screen protector

iSmooth has their own screen protector which includes 3 screen protectors in their pack for just $4. As always, its made from high-quality Japanese PET Film as well. It also comes with a lifetime replacement warranty for those wondering.

iSmooth Samsung Galaxy S5 HD Ultra Clear Screen Protector – Compatible for the Galaxy S5 (Samsung Galaxy SV) NEW 2014 Ultra Premium HD Version – 3 PACK of S5 Screen Protector Ultra Clear – iSmooth – Lifetime Replacement Guarantee – Bubble Free Installation Guaranteed – Package Includes BONUS Premium Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Four (4) Dust Removal Stickers, Installation Tips with Video, and Three (3) Ultra Clear Screen Protectors

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Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Available From Today in 125 Countries

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Samsung fans all over the world will be waking up today, April 11th and excitedly checking their online retailers and stores near them to get their hands on the latest and greatest, the Galaxy S5. While Samsung’s next generation Galaxy S device might not have lived up to a lot of people’s expectations it’s still an excellent device and brings with it a raft of new features not yet seen in a Galaxy S smartphone. Today’s the day, being April 11th and the Galaxy S5 is not just launching in a handful of countries around the world, but it’s launching in a whopping 125 countries worldwide. Sure, we’ve had to wait since February for this launch, but there’s no denying the scale of Samsung’s launch today. Launching around the world today as well, is the Gear 2 line of devices from Samsung.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Galaxy S5, not much has drastically changed from last year’s Galaxy S4, but it is a significant improvement on the inside. It’s much faster thanks to the Snapdragon 801 inside that features four processing cores clocked at 2.3 Ghz and the screen has grown a little to 5.1-inches, but the overall size is similar to last year’s device. A larger 16-megapixel camera is waiting for you around back, so too is a heart rate sensor that will be a handy feature for those fitness fanatics. Those more concerned with security will be looking forward to try out the fingerprint sensor on the front of the device, which you can use to not only unlock your device, but hide away certain images and videos on your device using just your fingerprint.

Here in the US, all the major carriers will have the Galaxy S5 up for sale today, and Samsung is of course throwing in some goodies as usual. Meanwhile, our friends across the Atlantic can pick up the Galaxy S5 from retailers like Carphone Warehouse, or even venture to one of the nine new Samsung retail stores that recently opened. Readers from elsewhere should check their local Samsung page for more information of how and where to purchase the Galaxy S5. US readers that can’t wait or don’t want to spend time interacting with humans to get their latest Galaxy fix can simply purchase from Amazon.

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Samsung’s Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit Now On Sale Worldwide

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It’s April 11th everyone, which means that Samsung’s latest and greatest devices are finally available for us to spend our hard earned money on. While we might have been waiting a long time since the February announcement of the Galaxy S5 and Gear 2 line of smartwatches, building up a global launch like this isn’t easy and Samsung deserve some credit for keeping their street date. If you’re someone that’s going to be buying a Galaxy S5 this weekend (or in the coming weeks) then there’s a good chance that you’re also looking at getting a new Gear watch. This year, Samsung has rethought a few things in order to improve on last year’s Galaxy Gear (which wasn’t the best smartwatch out there, let’s just say that).

This year’s line of Gear watches is not only more diverse, but they’re running a completely different OS. Instead of running a heavily-modified version of Android, Samsung is using their home-grown Tizen OS in the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo. Meanwhile, the Gear Fit is running something a little more simple, but shares a number of features with its watch brothers. The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo are very similar to last year’s Galaxy Gear, offering the same sort of smartwatch functions we saw Samsung debut last Fall. However, for those that don’t want a camera on their wrist, the Gear 2 Neo omits this feature and saves you some money in the process. The Gear Fit is a more fitness-orientated wearable for those that like to get out there and exercise frequently. It also has a watch feature and will alert you of incoming texts and calls, so it’s not just for fitness junkies.

If you’re not getting a Galaxy S5 though, you should have no problem using the new Gear 2 line with an existing Galaxy device. Compatible with the Galaxy Note 3, the Galaxy S4 and even the Galaxy S III, one of the three watches should have something you’d want to get your hands on. Here in the US, you can find the Gear 2 at a number of carriers as well as from Amazon. For those outside of the US, check your local Samsung website for more info on where to get one of these new watches wrapped around your wrist.

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The Samsung Galaxy S5 Gets Its Very Own OnePlus One Comparison Chart

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OnePlus’s bold nature seems to only have been heating up around the announcement of the HTC One M8, when they launched a comparison image showing the differences between the HTC One M8 and their upcoming OnePlus One device. The OnePlus One is scheduled to get an announcement and possibly a release near the end of this month. Just to recap, the OnePlus One is said to be under $400 where ever it’s available, and come powered by a 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 processor with a 3,100 mAh battery inside. We have yet to actually see the device first hand but the rumor is that it will have nearly non-existent bezels. The bezel is merely speculation, but this was gathered from the image that OnePlus released that showed a Sony Xperia Z1 from the back, but was stated was sitting on top of the OnePlus One. The OnePlus One is going to have a 5.5-inch display, so with a bigger screen than the Xperia Z1 but the ability to sit comfortably under it without being seen, extremely small bezels sound realistic.

In this newest comparison, OnePlus seems to be keeping the friendly insults at bay, and simply compares their device to the upcoming Galaxy S5 which actually is scheduled to launch in most regions on April 11th. The main points cover the difference in cost between both phones, with the OnePlus One costing under $400, and the Samsung Galaxy S5 obviously being well over that with a a price tag of $699. There is also a clear distinction between the difference in RAM with the Galaxy S5 coming in with 2GB at its disposal, and the OnePlus One having 3GB. The display is also bigger with OnePlus’s device, as it sports a 5.5-inch screen, where as the display on the S5 is only 5.1-inches.

While the OnePlus doesn’t come with a heart rate sensor, another thing they point out in the comparison, it does have an option for 64GB of storage where the Samsung Galaxy S5 currently only offers an option of 16GB. The S5 comes with a camera touting a higher resolution sensor with its 16MP to the OnePlus One’s 13MP, but the OnePlus comes with an Exmor sensor by Sony, and has one more lens than the S5, so it’ll be interesting to see which device actually takes the better picture. Quite possibly one of the biggest differences lies in the software, where the S5 will obviously continue carrying the Touchwiz torch, and the OnePlus One will be shipping with Cyanogenmod 11S running immediately out of the box. The OnePlus One is said to get an official announcement on the 23rd which is only a little over a couple weeks away.

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