While waiting for the details of the Samsung Galaxy S4 to become live on Radio City Music Hall, we received the spec list form Samsung's PR team along with carrier and release announcements for T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular, Cricket Verizon Wireless.
The specs list shows a 1.9 GHz Quad-Core Processor / 1.6 GHz Octa-Core Processor. The selection of processor will be differed by markets. The touchscreen also works while wearing gloves.
So far, what has been announced are software features, a thinner body, 5" HD (441ppi) screen, infared for TV remote/gestures, 2600mAh battery, S Translate, adapting display and weather.
The news release states "Samsung GALAXY S 4 will be available from Q2 globally including US, partnering with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, as well as US Cellular and Cricket.
Fared Adib, senior vice president-Product Development at Sprint, stated “Sprint is excited to bring the benefit of Truly Unlimited 4G LTE data to the U.S. variant of Galaxy S 4 in the second quarter of this year." Additional details, including pricing, will be shared in the coming weeks.
Here are some of the features seen in the demo in New York:
- S View Cover - you can see through the cover while viewing the Samsung Galaxy S4.
- S Health Monitoring - with the aid other devices you can monitor your health.
- S View Drive - voice control of your car and smartphone while driving.
- Samsung Smart Pause - enables you to control the screen by where you look.
- Group Play - to share media.
- Dual Cameras- you can record video and take photos with both cameras at the same time and then merge them.
- Weather - humidity and temperature sensors.
- Sound Shot - record sound with photos.
- S Translate - translates in several different languages.
- Home Sync - share up to a terabyte of data with devices at home
- Gorilla Glass 3 - to make it stronger.
- Dual Video Call- lets you make and receive a video call with friends and family while showing what you are looking at during the call.
- Black Mist/White Frost Color Choice - the poly carbonate body has some sort of sparkle in it.
The presentation in Radio City Music showed many actors singing and dancing out the many features, we have more articles later highlighting them. We also asked the Samsung PR team to send us a demo unit when they become available. We'll keep you posted.
I've got the Samsung Galaxy S III which should keep me happy for another year. Do you think Samsung will upgrade the S3 software to the same software on the SG 4? That would be great!
I don't think it could get any better. WOW the Samsung Galaxy S4 is worth waiting for....
I want to know how long the batter lasts....also is it removable?
The battery is removable and 2,600 mAh, 500 more than the S3, which should increase time 20% more than the S3 depending upon the processor.
They HAD to increase the battery size since the Exynos was better at power management. With the larger screen size it was a no brainer.
HTC One will be out in April in US and I'm getting it. I love the metal design and solid camera/speaker features. I have an S2 (original with Exynos not the Skyrocket) and I've been very happy with it although the USB port broke so I think Samsung has quality issues.
I've never had a problem with HTC and will be looking forward to returning home! XD
What about the weather thing?
It has humidity and temperature sensors.
I just like the valuable info you offered here. BRAVO
Give me one please.......
You can sign up to win one from Samsung.