Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for U.S. Cellular now available for pre-order; launches on October 17

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for U.S. Cellular is now available for pre-order. The phablet has been priced at $299.99 with a two-year contract. If you want to get the device contract free, it will cost you $770.16. Customers who pre-order the device today can have it in their hands by early next week. Or you could just wait until October 17th, when the device will officially launch on the carrier.

Samsung Galaxy Note II for US Cellular receives Android 4.4 KitKat

The Samsung Galaxy Note II for US Cellular is now receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat software update. The new update its being pushed out to compatible devices OTA (over-the-air) and brings Android 4.4.2 along with the R950VXUCNE2 build version.

Samsung Galaxy Mega for US Cellular receives Android 4.4 KitKat

The Samsung Galaxy Mega for US Cellular is now receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat software update. Unfortunately this is KitKat 4.4.2, not the more recent 4.4.3 or 4.4.4, but most users won't be able to spot the difference. The update is available both OTA (over-the-air) and through the Samsung Kies software, and users are free to download it in a way that suites them best.

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini for US Cellular receives Android 4.4 KitKat

The Samsung Galaxy S4 mini for US Cellular is now receiving the Android 4.4 KitKat software update. Unfortunately this is KitKat 4.4.2, not the more recent 4.4.3 or 4.4.4, but most users won't be able to spot the difference. According to US Cellular's support page, the updates are available over the air or via Samsung's Kies desktop program.

Samsung Galaxy S5 now available for purchase

Its Samsung Galaxy S5 day, and the brand new flagship from the Korean manufacturer is finally available for purchase. The Galaxy S5 made its official debut back in February and will be joined by the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and the Gear Fit on shelves in 125 countries around the world.

Samsung announces global preview and pre-orders for the Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit

Samsung just announced that it’s ready to offer a global preview of its latest high-end smartphone, the Galaxy S5, and its newest wearables: Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit. Samsung claims that all four new devices “are on display and available for pre-order at more than 1,400 shops around the world beginning on March 21, 2014.”

Samsung Galaxy S5 for U.S. Cellular pre-order gets you $50 Google Play credit

The Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available for pre-order to U.S. Cellular  customers starting tomorrow, March 21, alongside AT&T. The Galaxy S5 will cost you $199.99 on contract and it will have two color versions at launch: Charcoal Black and Shimmery White.

Motorola Moto X for US Cellular receives Android 4.4.2 update

The Motorola Moto X on US Cellular is now receiving the Android 4.4.2 software update. The update is being pushed OTA (over-the-air) and you should receive a notification when it is available for your device. Keep in mind that it is somewhat large at 150MB, so connecting to your Wi-Fi is advised if you want to save on your data plan.

Motorola Moto G available for $99.99 online at U.S. Cellular, in stores February 10

The Motorola Moto G is now available through U.S. Cellular at a reduced price of $99.99, which comes after a $90 mail-in rebate. Keep in mind that this is a contract free price. The Moto G features a 4.5 inch display with resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 8GB of internal storage, a 5MP rear camera, a 1.3MP front camera, a 2070mAh battery and a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB of RAM. The handset comes with Android 4.4 KitKat pre installed and includes exclusive Motorola apps which adds value to the handset.

Motorola Moto X for US Cellular receives Android 4.4 KitKat

Motorola has been very quick in pushing out the Android 4.4 KitKat software update to their Motorola Moto X users. Now, Motorola is close to finishing their rollout by releasing the KitKat update for the US Cellular model of the Moto X.

Motorola Moto X now available for pre-order on U.S. Cellular

The Motorola Moto X which was announced yesterday is now available for pre-order on U.S. Cellular. Those pre-ordering the Moto X from U.S. Cellular will receive a free Motorola Boom headset, generally valued at $59.99. The device costs $199.99 with a two-year signed contract and you will receive a $75 "Switcher Bonus" if you are a a first time customer. This means you can walk away with the device for just $124.99 on U.S. Cellular.

U.S. Cellular decides to sell the Apple iPhone

U.S. Cellular is the sixth largest carrier in the nation, so it is a little surprising that the one of the most popular smartphone in the US is not offered to its customers.About a year and a half ago the carrier had the opportunity to carry the iPhone, but decided not to as it was too expensive. Since then, the carrier has lost 268,000 or 5% of its post-paid contract customers.

The Apple iPhone is expensive for carriers because of the subsidy that each postpaid carrier pays to keep 16GB version of the Apple iPhone 5 priced at $199.99 in the U.S. The carrier's CEO Mary Dillon is hoping that by offering the most popular smartphone in the U.S., the mobile operator can reverse the decline in contract subscribers.

Samsung reveals which of their devices in the US will receive Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Samsung recently revealed which of their devices around the world will receive Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. We know that carrier based models are generally slower with the updates and Samsung has revealed which devices in the US will be receiving the latest version of Android.

Google Galaxy Nexus carriers revealed

Samsung's website for the Google Galaxy Nexus has a list which reveals the possible carriers that will receive the first device to run Android 4.0. The page allows you to register and get the latest news on the device and also asks you to select your preferred carrier. The list reveals AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and also Cellular South, Metro PCS and US Cellular.