Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Images Emerge

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Extreme sports enthusiasts may want to hold off from purchasing the latest flagship smartphone of Samsung after leaked images of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active emerged recently over the net. This particular model of the smartphone is basically a rugged version of the recently released Galaxy S4.

Earlier reports revealed that the upcoming model will be resistant to water and dust. This is good news for lovers of extreme sports since they can tweet while they run the rapids without having to worry about their smartphone. The leaked images of the upcoming smartphone were acquired by GSMArena.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active will feature a 1.9 GHz quad-core ARM processor, screen display resolution of 1920 by 1080, and an Adreno GPU. Although reports have also indicated that the rear camera of the upcoming smartphone will have a lower resolution, it is still adequate enough for any smartphone camera buff. The upcoming smartphone will have an eight megapixel rear-facing camera, which is lower than the thirteen megapixel camera of the standard Galaxy S4.

The rugged version of the flagship smartphone will also have a metallic shell, which contrasts the fondness of the South Korean manufacturer for hard plastic.

The upcoming device was reportedly showcased in Croatia although its release into the market remains uncertain for the moment. Industry watchers cannot wait for the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active in the market and put it on a number of tests.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Low Internal Storage Explained

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Despite the impressive features found on the Samsung Galaxy S4, a number of users are already complaining about the small available storage on the 16GB model of the device. Nearly half of the storage is already used for the Android OS and other applications pre-installed in the mobile device by the South Korean company.

Users will be able to use only 8.9GB of the 16GB internal storage of the Samsung GalaxyS4. But if you ask me, with all of the features found on the device, the internal storage available on the device may not matter that much unless you are looking at installing more applications that may be used once or twice during the lifetime of the latest flagship smartphone of Samsung.

Samsung indicated that around 6.85GB of the internal storage is used in providing the high-resolution display of the Samsung Galaxy S4 along with the other features that consumers will use. Some industry watchers have indicated that these features cannot be moved into the MicroSD memory card of the device. This situation can also be observed in a number of other Samsung devices including the Samsung Galaxy S3, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

They may have an issue with this since it will mean that users will be limited to a much smaller internal storage if they aim to download an application that is bigger than 1G. One example is Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which requires 1.4GB of available storage. However, would you want to limit yourself to a small display when you are playing with an impressive game?

Users can try to root the Samsung Galaxy S4 to transfer the applications, however, it should be noted that this will void the warranty of the device. It is also not recommended for users who are not quite knowledgeable in the process since it may result to a bricked smartphone if it is not done properly.

This limitation is also similar to the Microsoft Surface Pro where the storage available for users is quite limited. A good example is the 128GB model where users will only have 96GB of available storage. The 64GB model of the Microsoft Surface Pro provides users with around 32GB of available storage.

For users who aim to install more applications into the Samsung Galaxy S4, it would be advisable to purchase one that has bigger internal storage in order to have enough space for the applications that they want to download.

Rugged Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Hinted

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A rugged Samsung Galaxy S4 will supposedly be released by the South Korean manufacturer, and it will reportedly be dubbed as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, according to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal. If this is true, it will be a god-send for outdoor enthusiasts who think twice of bringing their smartphones whenever they commune with nature.

The report also indicated that this model of the latest flagship smartphone of Samsung will be introduced by Samsung in July. The reported device will supposedly be dustproof and waterproof but will have the same appearance as the current model of the smartphone.

Although the supposed Samsung Galaxy S4 Active may be a blessing for outdoor enthusiasts, it may likely be promoted for use among government or corporate clients. It will also be useful for workers out in the field.

The report of the rugged Samsung Galaxy S4 Active follows the introduction of the seven-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. The display of the upcoming tablet will have a resolution of 1024 x 600, and it will run on the Jelly Bean Android 4.1 OS. It will also feature a 3MP camera at the back and 1.3MP camera in front. The South Korean company will release the Wi-Fi version of the device by May and the 3G variant will be available by June.

On the other hand, supply issues have compelled the postponement of the release of the Samsung Galaxy S4 of T-Mobile and Sprint. However, Sprint revealed that the supply of the smartphone is starting to arrive to the sales channels of the mobile service provider.

With the upcoming release of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 and the report of a possible Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, it appears that the South Korean company is aiming to cover a good part of the mobile device market around the world.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Features Four Cores

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The South Korean company recently confirmed that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 will come with a quad-core processor instead of one that features eight cores.

When the next variant of the Galaxy S line was announced last month, speculations emerged on what processor the smartphone will have. Some reports hinted at the 1.9GHz quad-core processor from Qualcomm while others indicated that the device will feature a 1.6GHs eight-core Octa Exynos 5 processor from Samsung.

However, these speculations were recently put to rest by the confirmation by the South Korean manufacturer.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 will also have a five-inch full-HD Super AMOLED screen display and a 13MP camera at the back. The latest variation of the Galaxy S series will be run on the Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 OS.

The upcoming smartphone will be offered through a number of mobile service providers including Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, C-Spire and Cricket. Staples, Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, Walmart, and RadioShack will also be offering the smartphone in the market.

The pricing structure will be released individually by each of the mobile service provider and retail outlet. The smartphone will be available in three models a 16GB model, 32GB model and a 64GB model. The version of T-Mobile will be released on April 24 at a price tag of around $150 with the usual 24-month service contract. On the other hand, the Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available by April 27 at around $250 with the typical two-year mobile service contract.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Advertisements Unveiled

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The latest advertisements for the Samsung Galaxy S4 do not take shots at the main rival of the South Korean company.

It may show the confidence of the company in the market as it released a more tasteful set of advertisements that highlight some of the features of the smartphone. They can also be described as cute and simple. It does not show any hints of the iPhone of Apple, which was what the smartphone company did in the advertisements of its previous Galaxy models.

One advertisement shows a girl visiting a Chinese family. She uses the Samsung S Translator on the Samsung Galaxy S4 to translate what she is saying in Chinese. The family was initially puzzled at what she was doing, but after the smartphone translated what she said, they were immediately amused.

Another advertisement shows a basketball team waiting nervously for the game to start. One player plays a song and shares it with the other players using the Group Play feature of the smartphone, which eases the tension before the game.

The third advertisement is about a son who is leaving for a trip out of the country and his mother is asking to send pictures during his trip. Instead of sending simple pictures, he uses the Sound And Shot feature of the smartphone to add sounds into the pictures that he sends through his Samsung Galaxy S4.

The release of the advertisements have shown that the South Korean company has gotten over its need to take a shot at Apple each time it promotes its product. However, it remains uncertain if this change in attitude will continue when Apple will release a new set of the products in the market.

But for the moment, the advertisements for the Samsung Galaxy S4 appear to highlight the features of the smartphone as the company tries to make it more appealing to potential buyers.

Bendable Screens To Be Launched By Samsung During CES

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Following reports on the possible launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 next year, two bendable display screens are set to be unveiled by Samsung Display at the upcoming Consumer Electronic Show, a cnet.com report indicated. The bendable display screen is touted to create a huge impact on the future designs of smartphones and televisions.

It can be recalled that reports had hinted at the possibility that the Samsung Galaxy S4 may use a bendable or foldable screen display, which will make it virtually unbreakable.

One of the bendable display screens that will be unveiled is a 5.5-inch screen display that is expected to be used on smartphones and it features a 1280 by 720 resolution with a 267ppi pixel density. This may be used on the supposed Samsung GalaxyS4, if reports on the upcoming successor to the Galaxy S3 are true.

In addition to the 5.5-inch display, a 55-inch display is also set to be unveiled that will be used on a television.

Although the bendable screen can be curved without damaging it, it cannot be rolled up yet. Samsung Display is also set to create a cover lens and touch panel that can be used on the bendable display, which was created by the company.

Samsung initially unveiled a 4.5-inch WVGA display at the CES 2011 that featured a pixel density of 200ppi. The bigger screen size and resolution of the new display shows that the company is up to date with the expectations for the latest smartphone models.

For the moment, there are no new reports on the supposed Samsung Galaxy S4 although the upcoming launch of the 5.5-inch bendable screen display may be considered a part of the development of the upcoming device if it will indeed feature the screen display.

However, it can be expected that more reports of the supposed Samsung Galaxy S4 will emerge near the end of the holidays since everyone is too busy ticking off names on their gift lists.

Video Results To Speculations On Samsung Galaxy S4 Launch

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Is the recent teaser post by Samsung pointing to the oft-reported Samsung Galaxy S4?

A post on the website of Samsung has hinted of a new product that the South Korean company is set to unveil during the Consumer Electronics Show 2013. Consumers are told to “get ready” for the revelation and it has resulted to speculations that the company may finally unveil the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S3.

The post and video told consumers to be ready for something to happen from January 8 to 11, which is also the dates of next year’s upcoming CES event.

Reports on the possible launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 have emerged in recent weeks even as its current Android-powered flagship smartphone remains popular among consumers.

Nothing much can be taken from the video itself although it contains a phrase indicating that “the world is waiting”, which increased speculations that the company may finally unveil the Samsung Galaxy S4. The Samsung Galaxy S3 entered the market last May and has become one of the most popular smartphone offerings of the South Korean manufacturer.

It can be recalled that a Twitter post from Samsung quashed reports on the possibility that the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be released by the company next year. The Samsung Galaxy S4 will reportedly come with a 13MP camera and a quad-core processor.

Recent reports have even hinted at the possibility that the Samsung Galaxy S4 will feature the bendable display screen that will make it tough to break.

Samsung Galaxy S4 May Feature Foldable Display

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The flexible displays of Samsung have been paraded by the South Korean company in a number of tech events in the past. The technology has not yet been used in any Samsung product, that is, until the Samsung Galaxy S4 is released into the market.

Recent reports have hinted at the possibility that the next Android-powered flagship smartphone of Samsung will feature these bendable displays. In addition to the display, which will make the Samsung Galaxy S4 virtually unbreakable, the reported smartphone will also feature a 13MP camera and a quad-core processer.

The company may build up the interest in the bendable display to give consumers another motivation to want to buy the supposed Samsung Galaxy S4.

According to Mark Newman, an analyst from Sanford Bernstein, the Samsung Galaxy S4 or the Samsung Galaxy S5 may feature the foldable display once they enter the market although it remains to be seen when they will be released. Using a bendable display on the Samsung Galaxy S4 brings to mind the time of the flip phones although the upcoming smartphones using the bendable displays may be more of roll-outs rather than folding phones.

Reports have hinted that the Samsung Galaxy S4 may be released into the market near the middle of 2013. And if the device will feature the foldable display, it can be expected that a number of video sharing sites will see an increase in the number of gadget torture test videos being posted.

Reports on Samsung Galaxy S4 Continue To Emerge

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Although the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has made an impact in the mobile device market recently, it does not appear that the South Korean manufacturer is resting on its laurels. Reports on the possible Samsung Galaxy S4 have started to increase lately.

In fact some reports have hinted at the possibility that the supposed Samsung Galaxy S4 will make its appearance during the Consumer Electronics Show in January or at the Mobile World Congress on February. Some reports have even given hints on the possible display and camera of the supposed Samsung Galaxy S4.

One report indicated that the Samsung Galaxy S4 will feature a five-inch HD display screen with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. This indicates that the supposed successor to the current flagship smartphone of Samsung will have a pixel density of 445 PPI, which is bigger compared to the 306 PPI of the Samsung Galaxy S3. Another report hinted at the possibility that the upcoming smartphone will feature a 13MP camera.

The accuracy of these reports on the supposed Samsung Galaxy S4 remains uncertain even as the South Korean company launched its latest smartphones in a number of international markets. The Samsung Galaxy S3 was launched in London last May while the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was announced by the company in Berlin during the IFA event.

Some industry watchers have indicated that it may be logical for the South Korean company to launch the Samsung Galaxy S4 during the Mobile World Congress is more logical than unveiling it at the CES next year. The reported Samsung Galaxy S4 may face competition from a number of Android-powered smartphones that will be launched into the market soon as well as the Windows Phone 8 devices that will reportedly be launched early next year.

Samsung has not issued any statements in connection to the reports of the supposed upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4.