Samsung

Will a Galaxy Note II work on Verizon?

Episode 923

Gary from Redondo Beach, CA

Gary bought an unlocked international Samsung Galaxy Note II and he can't use it for Verizon. Leo says that no, it's GSM and Verizon uses CDMA. The Note will work on AT&T since it only has HSDPA+ 3G. If he can return it, Leo recommends doing so because the good news is that Verizon will be offering the Note II on LTE soon. But if he can't, T-Mobile may be an option.

When will the Samsung Galaxy Note II be out?

Steve from Illinois

Episode 919

Leo says that Samsung is likely going to announce the Note 2 on the 25th, but he can get an unlocked version now in Europe through Expansys. He'd only be able use it on AT&T, though. It has a quad-core processor, 5.5" high res screen, and Leo likes the swappable battery too, even though the battery lasts long enough to get through the day. The Galaxy S III actually has the same screen resolution, but a smaller screen. So that may be worth looking into as well.

When will Jelly Bean be coming to the Samsung Galaxy S III?

Episode 917

Mike from Orange County, CA

Leo says it's not in the US yet. Google decided to launch it in Europe first, but Leo has it and it's a much needed update. For some reason, Samsung has decided to wait. It may not be Samsung's fault, though. The carriers have a say in it as well and they may be contributing to why it's taking so long. Leo shares the frustration, but advises to wait instead of rooting the phone. It's coming.

Mike is wondering why Apple doesn't have this problem. It's because they just have the one phone, and one OS. They also have more clout and can get their way easier with the carriers.