Leaked Documents Show that Samsung Tried to Trick the Press with Galaxy Tab Sales

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The Samsung vs Apple trial just seems to get juicier and juicier everyday. Today, there’s a new document that Apple Insider has gotten their hands on that really shows us what Samsung was up to with their first Galaxy Tab. Way back in 2010, Samsung put out the Galaxy Tab which was essentially a flop. I mean it was basically Android 2.3 Gingerbread on a 7-inch and 10-inch display. Not all that amazing, when you think about it. The original Galaxy Tab was also the last one to have an AMOLED display. Since then we’ve only seen LCD displays on Samsung’s tablets.

According to this document, obtained by Apple Insider, it appears that Samsung knew the Galaxy Tab was a flop but they weren’t ready to admit defeat. The Galaxy Tab was the tablet that lead Apple to put out a full-on assault on Google’s mobile OS and Samsung. The South Korean manufacturer tried to show the analysts and the press that they had knocked it out of the park with the Galaxy Tab.

During Samsung’s earnings call in 2010, Samsung stated that they had shipped 2 million Galaxy Tabs. Now there’s a big distinction between shipped and sold. Which Samsung likes to say Shipped instead of sold. In 2011, another quarterly earnings call revealed that they had only sold 1 million Galaxy Tabs. Which was over a year since the Galaxy Tab was launched. Which seemed a bit more likely. While the Apple iPad had sold around 17.4 million units.

However, now when we look back at 2010, we can see that Samsung was bluffing but their tablet sales are doing just fine right now. Additionally, the tablet wasn’t as mainstreamed back in 2010 as it is in 2014. And even smartphones weren’t that mainstream in 2010, as they are now. So Samsung’s tablet division is doing fine, but it’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out in court over the next few weeks.

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Switch to Sprint for the Samsung Galaxy S5, Get up to $650 Back

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Sprint seems to really be in tight competition with T-Mobile as of late. Since they are both the two smaller national carriers. A distant #3 and #4 respectively, behind AT&T and Verizon. T-Mobile announced at CES that they were paying off your ETF and giving you some cash for trading in your old phone, which they are still doing. But recently, Sprint also announced the same thing. However, it’s not going to last forever. Today, the Galaxy S5 launched on Sprint, so you are able to switch to Sprint and get the Galaxy S5, and get up to $650 back. Now breaking that down, that’s up to $350 for the ETF, and up to another $300 for the trade-in value of your phone. Sprint outlines the whole process in a blog post on their site, which is linked in the sources down below.

Obviously you’ll need to port your number over to Sprint, as well as upload a copy of your final bill from your carrier to be able to get your money. Also you’re not going to get paid instantly. So don’t think that you’ll be able to buy a Galaxy S5 today and get your $650 from Sprint today as well. It’ll take a few weeks to arrive in your mailbox.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 comes with a Snapdragon 801 processor, 5.1-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 16MP camera, 2800mAh battery and Android 4.4.2. To put it simply, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a beast, and now you can own one on Sprint’s network, even if you aren’t a Sprint customer yet. What’s going to be interesting is to see how many people take advantage of this limited time offer and hop on the Sprint bandwagon for the Samsung Galaxy S5. Any takers out there? Be sure to let us know in the comments down below.

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Reminder: T-Mobile Paying ETF’s for those Switching for the Samsung Galaxy S5

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This is just a reminder, because obviously this isn’t new. But those looking to jump ship from AT&T, Sprint, Verizon or any of a number of regional carriers, can head over to T-Mobile and grab a Samsung Galaxy S5 today and T-Mobile will pay your ETF to switch. Also Sprint is doing the same thing. So you’ve got the two smaller carriers basically buying you out of your current contract so you can come buy a Galaxy S5 from them. Sounds good, right?

Basically all you have to do is scan your final bill from your carrier and submit it on T-Mobile’s website, which T-Mobile is more than willing to help you out with. Within 6-8 weeks you’ll have your prepaid debit card with the amount they owe you on it to spend. Yeah the 6-8 weeks isn’t ideal, but it’s better than paying it yourself right? Even though you kinda are at first. Right now, T-Mobile is offering the Samsung Galaxy S5 for $0 down and $27.50/month. Which brings the total retail price to $660. Which is actually a bit cheaper in the long run than some of these other carriers.

T-Mobile also has all of Samsung’s wearables on sale. That’s the Gear 2 for $299, Gear Fit and Gear 2 Neo for $199. So if you were looking to jump ship and see what Magenta is all about, now is definitely the time to do so. As the Next Big Thing is finally here. Remember that these wearables are only compatible with the Galaxy S5, and a few other Samsung devices. So they won’t work with the HTC One (M8), LG G2, or any other non-Samsung device, unfortunately.

Are any of our readers going to take T-Mobile up on this offer and switch to magenta? Be sure to let us know in the comments below as we’re curious to see how many of you are going to jump ship for the Galaxy S5.

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T-Mobile Puts the Samsung Gear Fit, Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo On Sale Starting at $199

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Just like the other carriers, T-Mobile is also putting the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit on sale today alongside the Galaxy S5. Samsung announced these wearables along with the Galaxy S5 back in February in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress. The Gear Fit is basically a fitness tracker that does everything you’d expect it to do. From integrating with S Health, to counting your steps, to everything in between. The Gear Fit is on sale for $199, while the Gear 2 Neo is also going for $199. The Gear 2 is going for $299, and it’s a full fledged smart watch, complete with a camera actually on the watch instead of the strap this time. The Gear 2 Neo is essentially the same, but without the camera.

Remember the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are only compatible with Samsung devices. These include the Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note and the Galaxy Mega. So you’ll want to be sure you’ve got one of those devices before you buy one of Samsung’s latest wearables, which are running tizen.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 arrives on T-Mobile

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Magenta fans rejoice, the next big thing is now available on T-Mobile. Starting today, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is now available on the nation’s fourth largest carrier. T-Mobile is offering the device for $0 down and around $27.50/month. Which isn’t a bad price, but you can also buy it outright if you’d rather do that.

With T-Mobile’s plans you can get the Galaxy S5 with 1GB of data and unlimited talk and text for $50, or 3GB for $60, 5GB for $70 and unlimited for $80. T-Mobile also has their new Simple Starter plan which goes live tomorrow, so if you’re looking for that plan you’ll have to wait til tomorrow to grab the Galaxy S5, or just switch plans after you get your device. Either one is a good idea.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has a 5.1-inch 1080p display which has 431ppi. It also has the Snapdragon 801 inside with 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a 16MP camera, and Android 4.4.2. So in short, it’s a beast. And you’re going to want to buy the Galaxy S5.

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Boost Mobile Offering the Samsung Galaxy S5 in May

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Boost Mobile has just sent along a nice little note that they will be carrying the “Next Big Thing” come next month. Right now they are allowing you to sign up for information, but no word on pricing or availability, or even pre-orders. Hopefully that’ll come along pretty soon. The Samsung Galaxy S5 launched today on T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. However, it appears to be sold out online at some retailers already. Not that I’m surprised.

Remember that with Boost Mobile you are going to be paying the full price of the device, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see them asking over $600 for this thing. Because they are a prepaid carrier, there’s no subsidies here. If you want to get it for $199, then you’ll need to sign a contract with Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon. It’s also important to note that Boost Mobile does run on Sprint’s network. So you’ll want to be sure that you get good service from Sprint in your area before jumping on the Boost Mobile bandwagon. However, they do have some pretty great plans, as low as $35/month.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 – as a refresher – features a 5.1-inch 1080p display which is said to be the best display ever made. Along with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage with a microSD card slot, 16MP camera on the back, 2MP shooter on the front, along with a 2800mAh battery and Android 4.4.2. It’s pretty much a beast. It does also have the heart rate sensor on the back as well as the fingerprint sensor on the front, underneath the home button. Which I’m hearing mixed reviews about right now. Since I haven’t gotten my hands on one yet.

How many of our readers are on Boost Mobile? Anyone looking to pick up the Samsung Galaxy S5 when it launches next month? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Samsung’s Gear 2, Gear Fit, and Gear 2 Neo Now Available at Verizon

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Verizon’s Galaxy S5 is available today for $199, and now the Gear 2, Gear Fit and Gear 2 Neo are also available. The Gear 2 is available for $299 which is a full fledged smart watch, similar to the Galaxy Gear from last year, but it’s a bit nicer looking at least to me. They moved the camera from the strap up to the actually watch face. The Gear 2 Neo is going for $199 which is essentially the Gear 2 but without the camera. Finally there’s the Gear Fit which is essentially a fitness tracker with complete integration with the S Health app on Samsung devices.

It’s also important that remind you that the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit are only compatible with a few of Samsung’s devices. It’s compatible with the Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy Mega devices. If you decide to pick up either of Samsung’s new wearables, be sure to let us know in the comments down below.

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