Samsung Galaxy S4 Brown Model Spotted

May 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Last year, Samsung kept introducing a continuous stream of various different colored Galaxy S3s, and it looks like they may carry on that practice this year.

A promo video for the Galaxy S4 includes a scene where a gathering of Galaxy S4 users huddle together to use the Group Play feature. Along with the already released Black Mist and White Frost variants, as well as the now announced Blue Arctic color, the scene shows a currently unannounced brown version.

Although it’s not official, just like with the S3, it’s bound to hit the market sometime soon.

While most users may end up sticking a case on their smartphone, it’s nice for Samsung to offer us a good choice in color when purchasing a new Galaxy S4.

If you want to check it out yourself, the scene can be seen on Youtube at around the 1 minute mark.

Do you think the variety of color is needed, or are you happy with the original white and black models?

Source: Sammobile

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini sample image and benchmark scores leaked

May 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment

For the past few days, we have received lot of new information on the Galaxy S4 Mini and today, we have some more information on the device.

The benchmark results and a sample image taken from the device have leaked online.

Below shown is the sample image taken from the device and although the image is not as clear as we would have wanted, the model number on the EXIF Data image clearly show that the device is the Galaxy S4 Mini, with the model number GT-I9195.

s4 mini image leak

Along with the sample image, we also have the benchmark scores of the device.

s4 mini benchmark

Unfortunately, if this benchmark scores are right, then we won’t be seeing the rumored Exynos 5210 dual core chipset. Instead the device would run on the Qualcomm’s 1.7GHz dual core Krait processor with Adreno 305 GPU. The results further show that it would sport a resolution of 960×540 and would also support plenty of connectivity options like Bluetooth 4.0, dual band WiFi, A GPS etc.

There seems to be plenty of rumors surrounding the devices in the S4 lineup and we can’t actually prove that these benchmark results are right. Earlier we were almost sure that the S4 Mini would sport the Exynos chipset but this news clearly states the opposite. Well, the only explanation that we can give for the different processors is that Samsung may release two versions of the device as they always do with the Galaxy S devices. But at the moment it’s best to wait for more leaks on the device.

Although Samsung was able to keep the Galaxy S4 under wraps, this is not the case with its other devices. We have seen a lot of information crop up online on the Galaxy S4 Zoom, Galaxy S4 active etc and we are sure that we would see more leaks in the near future.

Samsung has not yet confirmed any of these devices; but most of the rumors state June to be the expected launch period. 

Source: [1], [2]

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Blue Arctic Samsung Galaxy S4 spotted in Japan

May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Recently Samsung announced its latest flagship device Galaxy S IV and it is selling like hot cakes. Samsung has become one of the leading smartphone manufacturers after its popular Galaxy series and Galaxy S IV will surely give a boost to the already flourishing market share of the Korean smartphone giant.

Samsung Galaxy S IV is available in two colours ‘White Frost’ and ‘Black Mist’ but a recent a leaked promotional image from a Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo suggest that Samsung will be launching a ‘Blue Artic’ version too in Japan. This is not the first time as Samsung is known for launching its Galaxy Series in different colour options for different markets.

It seems that DoCoMo will be the first carrier in the world to offer Samsung Galaxy S IV in Artic Blue colour. According to some reports Galaxy S IV in Blue will be announced by DoCoMo on May 15 and released in mid-May.

We expect Samsung to release some more colours for its flagship device as Galaxy S III is available in different colours like red, blue, white, black and brown.

Samsung also launched Galaxy Note II in Red and Brown colour for different markets. Interestingly some other rumors suggest that Samsung has much more to reveal in the coming months and Galaxy S4 Active is one of them which will make its debut in ‘Metallic Orange’ colour. Unfortunately there is no official statement from Samsung about the international availability of this new colour for Galaxy S IV.

Samsung Galaxy S IV is powered by 1.9 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 along with Adreno 320 GPU and 2 GB of RAM. It features a 5.0 inches 1080p Super AMOLED screen with 441ppi density, 13 MP rear and 2MP front facing camera, 2600mAh battery, 16/32/64 GB of memory and many sensors like temperature, humidity and gyro sensor. Galaxy S IV runs on Android JellyBean 4.2.2.

 

Source: Gsmarena

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‘Blue Arctic’ Samsung Galaxy S4 sighted in Japan

May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Docomo blue Galaxy S4

Docomo could carry dark blue variant of Samsung's new handset

So far the Samsung Galaxy S4 has only been available in "white frost" and "black mist" color options, but it seems a third option may be about to join them. Japanese blog Rbmen has spotted the new "blue arctic" color option on a promotional leaflet from Japanese carrier Docomo, and it looks a lot like the old "pebble blue" Galaxy S3.

There's no word on whether this color option might be offered outside of Japan, but Samsung has a history of offering its phones and tablets in all kinds of weird and wonderful colors, so we wouldn't be surprised to see a wider release at some point.

Aside from new color options, the spec sheet also mentions a couple of Japanese-specific features, like FeliCa support for use with electronic payment cards, and a retractable TV antenna.

Docomo reportedly has a presentation scheduled for May 15, so Japanese buyers shouldn't be too long to learn more about their Galaxy S4 variant.

Source: Rbmen; via: SamMobile

    


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Samsung Galaxy S4 Costs $237 to Build, Teardown Analysis Shows

May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

A teardown analysis conducted by the market research firm IHS, due to be released tomorrow, has pegged Samsung’s cost of materials and manufacturing to produce the U.S. version of the 32 gigabyte model of the S4 at slightly above $ 237 per unit.
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Samsung reportedly prepping ‘Galaxy S4 Zoom’ with 16-megapixel camera

May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom Release Date
Among the various other smartphones and phablets Samsung will launch this year, the vendor is also readying at least three new variations on its new flagship Galaxy S4. The first is a ruggedized version of the S4 that Samsung confirmed back in April and the second is a Galaxy S4 Mini that will reportedly launch in July. Now, a third variant has emerged in a new report from SamMobile.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 gets first update, visual voicemail and ISIS improvements included

May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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First update for T-Mobile Galaxy S4 going out over the air and through Kies

The first update for T-Mobile US's Samsung Galaxy S4 is pushing out today over the air and through Samsung's Kies desktop software.

The new software version M919UVUAMDL is a minor update containing "improvements to the visual voicemail app" and "ISIS app improvements," according to T-Mo's support pages. (ISIS being the NFC-based mobile wallet app backed by many U.S. operators.)

There's always a chance some other bug fixes or improvements have been sneaked in behind the scenes, so if you're rocking a T-Mo GS4 then hit the comments and let us know how you're getting on after today's update.

Source: T-Mobile; via: Android Central forums

    


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Samsung GT-P5200 (Galaxy Tab 3 10.1?) Gets the Early Benchmark Treatment, Looks Blazing Fast

May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

There might have not been a lot of excitement surrounding Samsung’s first member of the new Galaxy Tab family, the Tab 3 7.0, but there apparently is a much zippier Sammy slate in the works as well. Codenamed GT-P5200, this is most likely going to be known as the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 and, based on a leaked benchmark, it looks like it has a decent amount of heat beneath its hood.

GT-P5200

Specifically, the third-gen 10-incher could be roughly five times faster than its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (aka GT-P5100). Granted, that second-gen tab was never a powerhouse, having a modest dual-core 1 GHz TI OMAP 4430 chip, but you can imagine 5x its speed is going to be massive.

In fact, we’re yet to see a single Android-based tab score around the 24,000 points mark in AnTuTu, as this big guy (allegedly) did, with even the Nexus 10 choking before hitting 10,000. True, something smells fishy here and we know benchmark results can be easily faked, but why not allow ourselves to dream?

And while we’re in the realm of dreams, we can also hope the 10-inch Galaxy Tab 3 will come packing an 8-core Exynos 5 processor. Actually, scratch that about hopes and dreams, because if this thing can reach 24,000 points in AnTuTu, we don’t know any other chip besides the Exynos 5 capable of such stunning speed.

Moving away from the easily fake-able score, the AnTuTu benchmark reveals this GT-P5200 will come with a CPU clocked at 1.6 GHz and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Naturally, the 1.6 GHz clock speed is most likely to be for the four Cortex A15-based cores of the Exynos 5, whereas the other four, based on A7, will probably be clocked at 1.2 GHz.

Oddly, a sub-par display with just 1,280 x 800 pixels resolution is said to be in the cards for the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, which sounds… how to put this delicately… awful. Horrendous. Appalling. Like building a new Ferrari, with 500 horsepower, but no wheels.

But again, before getting too worked up, there’s no way to know if that benchmark score is legit and if in fact Samsung’s next 10-incher will come packing an Exynos Octa processor.

At the same time, it’s going to be very interesting to see how Samsung is planning to price this thing and when it will be rolling it out given there’s a good chance a high-end Nexus 11 is coming by the end of the year too.

Via [RbMen]

 

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Samsung Galaxy Core Goes Official – Dual SIM Version Coming This Month, Single SIM In July

May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

With the high-end smartphone niche covered by the Galaxy S4, probably the best Android-powered handheld around, Samsung is now focusing all the company’s efforts on securing the top spot in the mid-range and entry-level markets.

Only it’s starting to seem like Sammy is trying too hard. We know very well a Galaxy S4 Mini is in the making and yet several other mid-range S3 or S4 lookalikes have been spread around the world in the past couple of months.

Samsung Galaxy Core

And it’s not over yet, as Samsung has today announced a new phone – the Galaxy Core. What’s special about this guy? Erm, I’m sorry to say, but not much. In fact, it looks a lot like the Galaxy S2 Plus on the inside and like a downsized GS4 on the outside, save for the thin bezels.

Confused much? Well, maybe you can make heads or tails of Samsung’s strategy if you look at Core’s spec sheet some more:

  • 4.3-inch 800 x 480 pixels resolution TFT LCD screen
  • 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
  • Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
  • Smart Stay, Smart Alert, Motion UI, S Voice, Voice Unlock
  • 5 MP rear camera with LED flash
  • VGA front webcam
  • 1,800 mAh battery
  • 8 GB of on-board storage
  • MicroSD support for expanding the memory with an additional 64 GB
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, microUSB, A-GPS
  • Accelerometer, Proximity, Digital Compass
  • 129.3 x 67.6 x 8.95 mm dimensions
  • 124 grams weight
  • Optional dual SIM

You got nothing, do you? Like I said, it’s a Galaxy S2 Plus with a facelift. And not even a great facelift, as the Core is a little thicker than the GS2 Plus and has bigger bezels. It also sacrifices in the imagery department, downsizing S2 Plus’ 8 and 2 MP cams to a 5 MP/VGA duo.

On the flipside, the new guy does come with a slightly larger battery (1,800 vs 1,650 mAh), optional dual SIM, and, we’re guessing, a lower price point. That’s, in good Samsung fashion, being kept under wraps, but we’ll know soon enough, given the Galaxy Core Duos will be made available starting later this month, whereas the single-SIM version will hit the ground running come July.

Another question that’s still up in the air is what CPU the Core is packing. Chances are it’s something light on battery consumption, like a MediaTek or Broadcom chip, but let’s wait and see, shall we?

Via [Samsung]

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Deals. Price Comparison: AT&T $168 Amazon, Verizon $179.99 Target

May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

samsung_galaxy_s4Looking to get your hands on the hottest smartphone on the market?  We have aggregated all the top vendors for the Samsung Galaxy S4.  See table below for the latest price.

We found five carriers that offer service on for the Galaxy S4.  Although, there are rumors of other carriers offering the service, we could not find the device offered directly on their websites.

If you choose not to upgrade directly from the carriers, you might be able to score a better deal from third party vendors.

  • For AT&T service, you should check out Amazon for $ 168.
  • Verizon Wireless customers can upgrade for $ 20 less than its flagship store for $ 179 at Target Mobile.  Verizon is currently taking preorders on the phone, it has not yet officially released the phone.  The shipping date is May 30th.
  • Sprint is going all out, offering service at just about any big name stores, ranging from $ 149.99 to $ 249.99.  Keep in mind, the $ 149.99 price includes the $ 100 discount applied to customers switching service from another carrier.  Consider it a customer acquisition cost to Sprint.  For current customers, the best deal for Sprint can be found at Target.
  • T-Mobile is offering the Galaxy S4 for $ 149.99, but the price is essentially a down payment, user is expected to fork over additional $ 20 a month for 24 months.  The pricing is not the traditional plans you have seen.  If you want to find out more about T-Mobile’s new phone plan, Maggie from CNET can explain for you here.
  • We have not seen U.S. Cellular offering the phone at third party stores, but they do offer on their site for the standard $ 199.99 price.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Deals.  Price Comparison:

Note: if you find other stores or carriers offering this phone, please let us know by commenting below or use the contact us form found at the top.

Click on the carrier names at the top row of this chart to sort by price.

*Prices as of May 6th

 
AT&T
Verizon
Sprint
T-Mobile
US Cellular
Carrier$ 199.99$ 199.99$ 149.99$ 149.99$ 199.99
Amazon$ 168$ 149.99
Walmart$ 168$ 199.99$ 224
Radio Shack$ 249.99$ 249.99
Wirefly$ 179.99$ 199.99
Best Buy$ 199.99$ 249.99$ 299.99
Target$ 179.99$ 199.99

 

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Samsung prepares UK Galaxy S4 marketing blitz

May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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UK marketing efforts to include banners at 'iconic' sites and key TV and movie spots

With the Galaxy S4 now available to buy in the UK, Samsung has announced the first details of its marketing efforts for the handset. Unsurprisingly, it looks like we're in for an advertising blitz in the weeks and months ahead, with Samsung using every available outlet to get as many eyeballs as possible on the Galaxy S4.

Samsung's advertising plans include a seven-week TV campaign targeting popular shows, including Britain's Got Talent and ITV's UEFA Champion's League coverage. Samsung's targeting of the Champions' League in particular is interesting, as rival HTC sponsors the league itself as part of a wider deal with UEFA. By airing ads during ITV's coverage, Samsung will be hoping to dilute the impact of HTC's presence and push its product to the front. The TV spots, Samsung says, will focus on prominent Galaxy S4 features, such as Group Play and "Sound and Shot."

Movie theater spots will target Star Trek Into Darkness, The Great Gatsby and Man of Steel, while banner ads will be erected at prominent locations, including Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, the BFI London IMAX, Cromwell Road, Westfield and Heathrow Terminal 5.

So if you're anywhere in the UK over the next couple of months, chances are you'll run into Samsung's marketing machine, as the manufacturer hopes for a repeat performance of the Galaxy S3's wildly successful launch.

    


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Apple and Samsung head back to court in November

April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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Judge Lucy Koh on Monday set a new trial date to determine the proper damages due to Apple in its ongoing patent battle with Samsung, Reuters reported. Koh determined that a new trial was needed because the jury had incorrectly calculated part of the damages. Apple was originally awarded $ 1.05 billion, however the federal judge slashed the amount by more than 40% to $ 450.5 million in March. The final ruling will likely see that award adjusted again, however. Koh ruled that Samsung and Apple will not be permitted to seek additional damages based on new sales data, products or theories, and the trial is must focus around the 13 Samsung devices that were found to infringe Apple’s technology in the original trial. The two companies are now set to face off in court beginning on November 12th.
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