Verizon Galaxy S III available July 10

Verizon has officially announced release details for the Galaxy S III, and we'll be seeing the device on Big Red on July 10. Pricing is $199.99 for the 16GB version, and $249.99 for the 32GB model. For your money, you're getting the same great internals (dual-core S4 SoC, 2GB of RAM, 4.8-inch Super AMOLED) on Verizon's nationwide LTE network.

At this point there's not much else to say about the Galaxy S III. Everyone loves it, and now (well, seven days from now) everyone can have one. The good news is all the rumors and wild speculation can be put to rest. Read Verizon's full press release after the break.

Samsung Galaxy S III Available On The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network Starting July 10

BASKING RIDGE, N.J.andDALLAS,July 3, 2012/PRNewswire/ --Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the 4G LTE-poweredSamsung Galaxy SIIIwill be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online atwww.verizonwireless.com/galaxys3startingJuly 10. Galaxy S III customers will have access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network which is available in 304 markets acrossthe United States. Verizon Wireless 4G LTE will be in 400 markets covering 260 million people by the end of this year.

Customers can take advantage of 4G LTE-optimized apps likeColorto share live video broadcasts of life's special moments with their Facebookfriends. Sharing live video with audio is an exclusive feature of the Color app on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network. Customers can broadcast real-time footage of a newborn's first step with family members who are miles away or share a beautiful view of a vacation spot to make friends at home jealous. Combining America's largest 4G LTE network with the Galaxy S III's 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLEDdisplay creates the perfect duo to watch movies, television shows and other video content with apps likeviewdini. Viewdini brings the power of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network to the screen by streamlining access to videos from a wide range of content providers, including cable operators, websites and other popular video sources. The viewdini app can be downloaded from Verizon Apps and Google Play.

Additional features:

• Android4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• Mobile Hotspot Share a 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• 1.5 GHz dual-core processor a nd 2 GB RAM
• Share Shot Create a temporary photo sharing network with a group of friends who are nearby at the same party or event; photos can be taken by any member of the group and shared with the entire group
• S Beam Share pictures, videos, documents and more by simply touching two Galaxy S III devices' backs together
• S Voice Featuring natural language recognition, you can control the apps and services used most with words instead of touch
• Pop Up Play Videos can be played in a small window while customers use the rest of the display to complete other tasks such as typing emails, organizing calendars and updating their social networks
• Evolved camera capabilities - Burst Shot mode instantly captures 20 continuous shots and Best Photo feature selects the best shot to display
• Enhanced camera 8-megapixel rear camera with zero-lag shutter speed and a 1.9-megapixel front camera so customers can capture pict ures and videos of themselves or video chat with family and friends
• microSDcard slot for expandable memory

The Samsung Galaxy S III is available in 16 GB and 32 GB models for$199.99and$249.99respectively with a new two-year customer agreement. The 16 GB model will be available in stores and online startingJuly 10and the 32 GB model will be available online startingJuly 10and will be in stores in the coming weeks. Customers will also have the choice of the Galaxy S III in two colors: Marble White or Pebble Blue. Customers can visitwww.verizonwireless.com/galaxys3for more information on the Samsung Galaxy S III for Verizon Wireless.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered inBasking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees n ationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visitwww.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library atwww.verizonwireless.com/multimedia

About Samsung Mobile
Samsung Mobile (Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC), aDallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughoutNorth America. For more information, please visitwww.samsungwireless.com.

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