The Samsung Galaxy S4 proper hasn't even arrived everywhere globally yet, but rumors of Samsung readying a newer, more durable version of its flagship are already making the rounds.
Those initial reports gained a little more traction on Friday, when sources revealed to the Wall Street Journal Samsung was indeed working on a tougher Galaxy S4.
The brawnier Galaxy S4 is believed to be aimed at business and government clients looking for a bit more ruggedness from their phones.
However, the news doesn't end there, as those same sources claimed Samsung was also readying a new 8-inch Galaxy tablet for June, as well as a smaller Galaxy S4 mini for July.
Hangin' tough
Unfortunately for Samsung Galaxy S4 hopefuls in the U.S., supply demands have caused the standard variation to be delayed at carriers Sprint and T-Mobile.
According to the WSJ's sources, that's due to the Galaxy S4 receiving an overwhelming four-times the amount of pre-orders as the Galaxy S3.
By the time the Galaxy S4's actually arrive, the tentatively-titled Galaxy S4 Active may be closer to release, which could ease the burden of supply and demand around the world.
Also, the addition of the smaller (4.3-inches according to the sources) Galaxy S4 mini could also shoulder some of the intense demand for Samsung's top-tier smartphone throughout the rest of the year.
The only other comparable device due to arrive this year would be Sony's Xperia Z, which too will be dust- and waterproof, but doesn't quite carry the same recognition as the Galaxy line of smartphones.
Samsung is also looking to take a bit of the business clientele away from BlackBerry, whose Q10 is aimed squarely at the same corporate market.
In spite of the Galaxy S4 shortages, Samsung has still been tearing up sales charts around the world, and the added variety and options reportedly in the works should only help distance the Korean manufacturer from rival Apple.
Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/samsung-s-rugged-galaxy-s4-reportedly-isn-t-the-only-tough-device-in-the-works-1147355
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