On March 14, Samsung unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S4 at a dramatic event in New York. The Galaxy S4 is similar in design to the Samsung Galaxy SIII with upgrades to the display, processor and camera. However, it’s in the software department where the Samsung Galaxy S4 stands out.
According to the Samsung’s website, the new Samsung GALAXY S4 brings users closer and simplify our daily lives.
Here are a few highlight features of the Samsung Galaxy S4
GALAXY S4 captures
all the fun
[quote] The Samsung GALAXY S4 captures all the action wherever you are. Don’t just look at your photos, hear what they have to say and relive those exciting memories. Take multiple exposure pictures and edit them together to add a special dramatic touch. Once done, spread the fun and instantly share your albums with friends and family.[/quote]
GALAXY S4 simplifies
everyday tasks
[quote] The ultimate productivity device – the Samsung GALAXY S4 is designed with the well-connected, multi-tasker in mind. Call a friend, answer the phone, preview and scroll through emails and control videos without even touching the phone When you connect your Samsung GALAXY S4 to your home entertainment system, it can suggest TV programs based on what you like. Access your personal HomeSync system from all devices and remotely share with friends and family.[/quote]
The phone that adjusts to you.
Not the other way around
[quote] The Samsung GALAXY S4 understands how important our health is. It can help achieve our fitness goals by monitoring your fitness levels during workouts and throughout the day. It also cares for our general health with sensors that automatically adjust the display and volume – depending on how you are using the phone – to ensure the optimal experience.[/quote]
Here is a list of the key features of the Samsung Galaxy S4 via Marketingland and website:
- Colors: Black Mist or White Frost, more to come later
- Screen Size: 5″
- Screen Resolution: 441ppi, Super AMOLED
- Display Resolution: 1920×1080
- Weight: 130g (4.58 oz)
- Height: 136.6mm (5.38″)
- Width: 69.8mm (2.75″)
- Thickness: 7.9mm (0.31″)
- Android Version: Jelly Bean 4.2.2
- Cameras: 13 MP back, 2 MP front
- Battery: 2,600 mAh
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 16/32/64GB with microSD slot for up to 64GB more
Touchless Features
- Smart Pause: Pauses a video when you look away
- Smart Scroll: Scrolls emails, browser info and more by looking and tilting your wrist
- Air View: Hover with fingers to get a preview of content
- Air Gesture: Wave your hand to change music, take a call, scroll a web page
S Features
- S Voice Drive: Converts text-to-speech, larger fonts and other change and feature designed to help drivers better interact with their phones safely
- S Translate: Speak in one of nine languages and have the phone speak back to someone else in that language
- S Health: Sensors in the phone can measure things like steps taken, and you can extend health monitoring with additional sensors
Photo, Video & Music Features
- Dual Camera: Can put a picture of the person shooting with the camera into the scene being shot
- Dual Video Call: You can see who you are talking to, your own video and a video image you’re streaming
- Drama Shot: Creates a montage with photos shot in a quick period of time
- Sound & Shot: Stores sound with a picture
- Story Album: Group pictures into an album, which can be printed through Blurb, for a cost
- Group Play: Share music, photos, documents and more with others
- Share Music: Related to the above, one song on multiple devices
- Adapt Display: Customizes display quality depending on what you’re viewing
- Adapt Sound: Customizes sound quality
- WatchON: Turns your phone into an IR remote to control a variety of devices
The Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available worldwide in April, supporting both 3G and 4G LTE.
