The long wait is over! Samsung Mobile officially unpacked today, 15 March (Philippine Time) the much-awaited smartphone of 2013, the Samsung Galaxy S4 that surely dazzled tech enthusiasts worldwide thru hands-on experience at Samsung Unpacked 2013 at New York and Livestream broadcast on Youtube.
Samsung Galaxy S4 comes in two different colors- the Black Mist and White Frost with a variety of additional color options confirmed to follow later this year.
The highly crafted design encompass a larger screen size and battery, minimized bezel; all housed in a light (130g) and slim (7.9mm) shape. The Samsung GALAXY S 4 is slimmer yet stronger, with less to hold yet more to see.
"With the Galaxy S 4, Samsung is again going to enhance the way we live. All the innovative features of Samsung Galaxy S 4 were developed based on the insights and needs we found from our consumers all around the world. Following the successful Galaxy S series, the phone is yet another great proof point of people-inspired innovation. At Samsung, we'll never stop pursuing innovation conceived by people, so we can inspire them in return.", JK Shin, President and Head of IT and Mobile Communications Division at Samsung said.
The GALAXY S 4 has the world’s first Full HD Super AMOLED display to showcase images at their very best. Its 5” large screen has 441ppi for stunning viewing quality. The Samsung GALAXY S 4 also utilizes Corning’s new Gorilla Glass 3, making it a durable travel companion.
Equipped with a 13 megapixel rear camera, the GALAXY S 4 also boasts a ‘Dual Camera’ function that allows simultaneous use of both front and rear cameras. At the same time, the ‘Dual Video Call’ function enables you to make and receive a video call with friends and family while showing what you are looking at during the call.
With its ‘Group Play’ function, users can enjoy music, photos, documents and games with those around them without even requiring a Wi-Fi AP or cellular signal.
The GALAXY S 4 brings all people closer together by breaking down language barriers. It makes international travel a joy, with ‘S Translator’ which provides instant translation, using text or voice translation on applications including email, text message and ChatON. This instant translation is possible both from speech to text and text to speech and ensures that you can rely on the correct information whilst abroad.
The GALAXY S 4 supports HSPA+42 Mbps and 4G LTE for faster browsing and enabling the full capability of the handset.
‘Samsung Smart Pause’ enables you to control the screen by where you look. When you are watching a video, the video pauses when you look away then it starts right up again when you are back.
‘Samsung Smart Scroll’ allows you to scroll the browser or emails up and down without touching the screen. It recognizes your face looking at the screen and movement of your wrist and then scroll the pages up or down accordingly.
At home, using ‘Samsung WatchON’, the GALAXY S 4 will transform into an IR remote to control your home entertainment system including TV, set-top box, DVD player and even air conditioner. In addition, you can enjoy various content including live TV, cable TV and VOD based on the rich information provided by EPG (Electronic Program Guide).
To enjoy the phone better, the battery Ampere-hour capacity has been improved from 2100 mAH to 2,600 mAH.
Samsung Galaxy S4 is powered by the latest Android OS- 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Release Date Around the World
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. In Europe, Samsung GALAXY S 4 is partnering with global mobile operators such as Deutsche Telecom, EE, H3G, Orange, Telenor, Telia Sonera, Telefonica, and Vodafone.
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| Photo: Samsung Galaxy S4 Officially Launched |
"The fourth generation Galaxy phone has been designed to get you closer to what matters in life and bring your world together. Samsung GALAXY S 4 was developed to redefine the way we live and to maximize our fulfillment of life. This sleek and innovative smartphone makes every moment of life very meaningful; it understands the value of relationships, enabling true connections with friends and family. ", a statement from SamsungTomorrow.
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| Photo: Official Launch Samsung Galaxy S 4 |
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| Photo: Samsung Galaxy S4 Product Specs (Click to enlarge) |
Samsung Galaxy S4 comes in two different colors- the Black Mist and White Frost with a variety of additional color options confirmed to follow later this year.
The highly crafted design encompass a larger screen size and battery, minimized bezel; all housed in a light (130g) and slim (7.9mm) shape. The Samsung GALAXY S 4 is slimmer yet stronger, with less to hold yet more to see.
"With the Galaxy S 4, Samsung is again going to enhance the way we live. All the innovative features of Samsung Galaxy S 4 were developed based on the insights and needs we found from our consumers all around the world. Following the successful Galaxy S series, the phone is yet another great proof point of people-inspired innovation. At Samsung, we'll never stop pursuing innovation conceived by people, so we can inspire them in return.", JK Shin, President and Head of IT and Mobile Communications Division at Samsung said.
The GALAXY S 4 has the world’s first Full HD Super AMOLED display to showcase images at their very best. Its 5” large screen has 441ppi for stunning viewing quality. The Samsung GALAXY S 4 also utilizes Corning’s new Gorilla Glass 3, making it a durable travel companion.
Equipped with a 13 megapixel rear camera, the GALAXY S 4 also boasts a ‘Dual Camera’ function that allows simultaneous use of both front and rear cameras. At the same time, the ‘Dual Video Call’ function enables you to make and receive a video call with friends and family while showing what you are looking at during the call.
With its ‘Group Play’ function, users can enjoy music, photos, documents and games with those around them without even requiring a Wi-Fi AP or cellular signal.
The GALAXY S 4 brings all people closer together by breaking down language barriers. It makes international travel a joy, with ‘S Translator’ which provides instant translation, using text or voice translation on applications including email, text message and ChatON. This instant translation is possible both from speech to text and text to speech and ensures that you can rely on the correct information whilst abroad.
The GALAXY S 4 supports HSPA+42 Mbps and 4G LTE for faster browsing and enabling the full capability of the handset.
‘Samsung Smart Pause’ enables you to control the screen by where you look. When you are watching a video, the video pauses when you look away then it starts right up again when you are back.
‘Samsung Smart Scroll’ allows you to scroll the browser or emails up and down without touching the screen. It recognizes your face looking at the screen and movement of your wrist and then scroll the pages up or down accordingly.
At home, using ‘Samsung WatchON’, the GALAXY S 4 will transform into an IR remote to control your home entertainment system including TV, set-top box, DVD player and even air conditioner. In addition, you can enjoy various content including live TV, cable TV and VOD based on the rich information provided by EPG (Electronic Program Guide).
To enjoy the phone better, the battery Ampere-hour capacity has been improved from 2100 mAH to 2,600 mAH.
Samsung Galaxy S4 is powered by the latest Android OS- 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Release Date Around the World
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. In Europe, Samsung GALAXY S 4 is partnering with global mobile operators such as Deutsche Telecom, EE, H3G, Orange, Telenor, Telia Sonera, Telefonica, and Vodafone.
