The Samsung GALAXY S4: 10 things to know

10 things you need to know about the Samsung GALAXY S4 In addition to our first impressions of the new Samsung GALAXY S4 we've considered the tech specs, features and applications that Samsung is offering users with its latest smartphone and, to make things easier for you, distilled all of this info into an easy-to-remember ten-point guide. So, without any...

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Ryan Bidan on the Galaxy S4: Software beyond what we've done before

A winner inside and out? It's no secret that software played a major role during Samsung's over the top Galaxy S4 unveiling Thursday, with the hardware in many respects taking a back seat. The phone's polycarbonate exterior is nothing to write home about, while a few users might mistake the device initially for its predecessor, the Galaxy S3. Despite...

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Galaxy S4 takes a bow in unabashedly theatric press conference

Probably eagerly reading the post-performance reviews Samsung tap-danced, traveled and got tipsy during its hour-long press conference to introduce the Galaxy S4 Thursday. Hosted in the "best theater in New York" – Radio City Music Hall - the event was a production of Broadway proportions, all to show off the new flagship device in real world applications....

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JK Shin unhappy with US market share, stays loyal to Android

Hot on the heels of the Galaxy S IV announcement, Samsung mobile chief J.K.Shin has spoken to WSJ, sharing his insights on the current state of the company, the smartphone market and what lays ahead for the months to come. Asked why New York was chosen for the Unpacked event, Shin answered: We're now a global player in the smartphone market and a global company,...

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Samsung working on a gamepad for Galaxy phones and tablets

Don't worry gamers, Samsung hasn't forgotten about you (credit: Engadget) Samsung's Galaxy S4 Unpacked event was missing a few key aspects we've come to expect from a major phone launch. There was no word on the OS (Android 4.2.2) and nothing said about the phone's Octo-core processor -- mostly due to the fact that it will be Octo-core in some regions and...

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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S4 review

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy S4 review The Samsung Galaxy S4 brings a huge Full HD screen, an improved camera and faster innards, and fits in all in a chassis the same size as the Galaxy S3. However, many will struggle to tell the difference between the S4 and its predecessor, as the polycarbonate chassis is still in use, although the metallic banding around the side,...

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Samsung Galaxy S4: When can I get it?

Grab 'em while you can The Samsung Galaxy S4 is official and while it may be more of an incremental upgrade from the Galaxy S3 instead of a total revolution, it's still a tempting proposition. In terms of the Samsung Galaxy S4 release date the flagship smartphone is due to land in stores on April 26 - sadly there's no one week turn around a la Apple (and...

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Galaxy S4 will hit 327 carriers in 155 countries, rollout starts in April

The Samsung Galaxy S4 just got unveiled in New York's Radio City Music Hall and all over the world via YouTube. And if things weren't global enough we've got the availability details. Few companies can do it like Samsung, which definitely possesses the capacity. The latest Samsung flagship will launch at the end of April and go on to hit 327 carriers in 155...

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Samsung Galaxy S 4 goes official with a new screen and CPU

Samsung just released its latest flagship - the Galaxy S 4. It packs a new 4.99" Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which adds up to a pixel density of 441ppi. The screen still a new PenTile matrix, though it probably won't matter much at this kind of density. Samsung Galaxy S 4 in White Frost The international version of the Samsung...

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