Mugen launches 5500mAh battery for Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

For those looking to extend the usage times of their Galaxy S4 Active, Mugen has announced the availability of a 5,500mAh battery for the device, which it promises will last over twice as long as the standard battery, which has a capacity of 2,600mAh. Not a far-fetched claim, considering the capacity has been more than doubled, though you’ll have to make do with a bulkier battery and add-on battery cover.

Crowdfunded WiQiQi wireless charging receiver for Galaxy S4 Active cancelled

Back in August, Monster Watts successfully gathered enough funds from its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to start working on a back plate attachment for the Galaxy S4 Active to enable Qi wireless charging – called the WiQiQi receiver, to make up for the lack of an official wireless charging-enabled back from Samsung. However, thanks to legal issues, production of the WiQiQi charger has been cancelled.

AT&T giving free Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with Galaxy S4, S4 Active, Note II, and Note 3

Does Samsung have too many unsold tablets lying around? That certainly seems to be the case, as after Woot, who’s giving away numerous Galaxy Tabs on a discount, AT&T launched an offer as well – anyone who buys a Galaxy S4, S4 Active, Note II, or Note 3 on a new two-year contract this holiday season will get a free 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3. You’ll be able to add the tablet to an existing Mobile Share plan for $10 more per month, or get a separate data plan if you choose.

The deal will be available both online and in retail stores, and kicks off from today itself. Hit the break for the press release from AT&T.

Low-cost Galaxy S4 Active in the works?

The Galaxy S4 Active, with its ruggedized exterior, was no doubt a hit for Samsung, since they thought it important enough to give it an upgrade that would put a Snapdragon 800 processor underneath. But was it enough of a hit to make Samsung start working on a low-cost variant of the device? Well, that seems to be the case, as a mid-range device – sporting model number GT-I8580 – with the S4 Active’s looks has popped up on numerous places.