Galaxy S4

[Markll7]

Alrighty boys and girls the big event is tonight, anyone else excited ?

http://images.christianpost.com/full/58581/samsung-galaxy-s4-event-invitiation.png?w=262

[Mitsu3000gt]

1080p screen will be the main feature, right? Anything else to expect other than the usual?

[sillysod]

But the biggest buzz is around eye tracking, which could be the South Korean company’s answer to Siri. Eye tracking is a technology that has been around for a while, but generally the implementation has been too costly for everyday use. It’s been used in research in everything from how people look at web pages to product design.

Potentially awesome...

[403Gemini]

Eye tracking sounds sweet, but so does kinect on xbox and nintendo wii ;) it undoubtably will have a toggle feature to turn it off in case it is super buggy. I could only imagine you're reading something on your phone then you glance up to look at the tv and you're at the top of the page on your phone again.

Still, i'm pumped. I just got the nexus 4 so obviously won't be getting the galaxy 4, but I'm exciting with every release android/black berry comes out with.

[HiTempguy1]

Wait... so the S3 (which I have) was replaced by something else in under 6 months. WTF OVER?!

[schocker]

Originally posted by HiTempguy1
Wait... so the S3 (which I have) was replaced by something else in under 6 months. WTF OVER?!
The S3 has been out since May 2012.... :confused:
Looks pretty neat, not sure how they had so many leaks this time yet with the S3 nobody really knew much until it was unveiled.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by HiTempguy1
Wait... so the S3 (which I have) was replaced by something else in under 6 months. WTF OVER?!

It's almost a year "old". That's pretty good in smartphone years!

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by schocker

The S3 has been out since May 2012.... :confused:
Looks pretty neat, not sure how they had so many leaks this time yet with the S3 nobody really knew much until it was unveiled.

Because advertise.

I'm sure everything leaked is part of the new wave of advertising, a way to get people interested enough to watch the stage show opening.

Asides from that, the masses didn't give a crap about the S3, until it was already on the market, and proving to be a viable competitor for the iphone.

[supe]

I won't be getting this phone but I'm super pumped for it, regardless of what is announced, it will push the bar upwards which is a good thing for the entire industry.

[kenny]

Originally posted by schocker

The S3 has been out since May 2012.... :confused:
Looks pretty neat, not sure how they had so many leaks this time yet with the S3 nobody really knew much until it was unveiled.

Samsung just copying Apple's "leak info to WSJ" marketing strategy. :thumbsup:

[dj_patm]

Originally posted by kenny


Samsung just copying Apple's "leak info to WSJ" marketing strategy. :thumbsup:

Currently Apple is dedicating a team of their best minds to figure out how to sue them for it too.

[EK69]

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/smartphones/1298554/samsung-galaxy-s4-release-date-price-news-and-rumours

looks like some details are starting to be leaked and pics too

apparently it'll look similar to the galaxy s3 :dunno:

uses a 2600mah battery (500mah bigger than s3) which is good to see, i just hope the upgraded hardware doesn't cancel out the bigger battery and equal crappy battery life again :banghead:

bigger screen (4.99 inches)
more pics here
http://mobile.it168.com/tu/1461878_1.shtml#1

http://photos.expertreviews.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_Expert_Reviews/dir_374/er_photo_187378_52.jpg

[jsn]

Don't really like how they're making it bigger yet again. I think the s3 size is about as big as I'd want a cellphone. If you want a bigger phone, just go with the note 2.

[z2two]

Originally posted by jsn
Don't really like how they're making it bigger yet again. I think the s3 size is about as big as I'd want a cellphone. If you want a bigger phone, just go with the note 2.

the phone itself is literally only 2mm wider on each side and 1 mm taller to accommodate the increased screen size... and the phone is thinner too to compensate for this. You won't even notice once you get used to it. People always have something to complain about lol. Give me a break.

[jsn]

Calm down, no need to get all worked up. I didn't read all the specs. Didn't realize it was only 2mm wider on each side and 1mm taller.

[ryanallan]

Amazing how it's both thinner and skinnier than the S3, the same height, and has a bigger screen, and has wireless charging. It cant have wireless charging built it and be thinner than the s3, can it?

Dimensions:
S4 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm
S3 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/zshdsc07914.jpg

[schocker]

Was planning on checking this out when I got home from the office, didn't realize it was nearly 7 and I am still here :rofl:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/03/14/samsung-just-officially-unveiled-the-next-big-thingcome-meet-the-galaxy-s-iv/

5" 1080p Super AMOLED HD display (441 PPI) – it even works with gloves on (!)
1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor / 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos processor (depending on market)
2GB DDR3 RAM
13 MP Rear shooter, 2MP front camera – you can shoot videos and take pictures with both at the same time
16GB/32GB/64GB Storage, microSD card slot with support up to 64GB
Android 4.2.2 with a "totally new and upgraded user experience"
Available on 327 operators in 155 countries
Bluetooth 4.0
4G LTE Support
802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
IR Blaster
MHL 2.0
Temperature and humidity sensors (!)
2,600mAH battery
136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, 130g
Two colors: Black Mist, White Frost

Using it with gloves is pretty neat for us where it is cold.

[ryanallan]

Looks like wireless charging is built into the removable back plate. Nice. Unlike the nexus 4 which is not removable.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/tmo0020dsc08263gallery.jpg

[jsn]

I wonder if we'll get the octa-core version. North America got screwed over and received the dual core s3 instead of the quad core version.

[ryanallan]

Was there really much of a difference between the two?
The internet is saying they preformed about the same.
Plus the dual got LTE.

I would guess it would be the same idea this time around.

Plus, is android even optimized for 8 cores?

[ZEDGE]

Crazy how they made it thinner, a bit smaller, and with a bigger screen, compared to the S3. :eek:

Looks pretty nice. 2600mah Battery too.

That press conference was hilarious, so out there. It was like a bad Broadway show but they really showed off the features of the phone well.

The HTC One is bigger but has a smaller screen and a smaller battery..

http://i-cdn.phonearena.com/images/articles/80971-thumb/galaxy-s-4-htc-one-sony-xperia-z-apple-iphone-5-size.JPG

Decent video on Verge.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/14/4104650/samsung-galaxy-s4-announced-upgrade

[Mitsu3000gt]

Pentile screen :( Probably still looks wicked though in 1080p.

[ZEDGE]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
Pentile screen :( Probably still looks wicked though in 1080p.

441 ppi!

Honestly even the one on my S3 is fine. Not as bad as the Galaxy Nexus, now that was terrible.

[Markll7]

Originally posted by jsn
Don't really like how they're making it bigger yet again. I think the s3 size is about as big as I'd want a cellphone. If you want a bigger phone, just go with the note 2.

Rumor has it the note 3 is getting bigger as well

[ZEDGE]

Originally posted by jsn
Don't really like how they're making it bigger yet again. I think the s3 size is about as big as I'd want a cellphone. If you want a bigger phone, just go with the note 2.

Its actually a bit smaller, and thinner than the S3, and has a bigger screen.

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18hhpxvf0ao60jpg/original.jpg

[Markll7]

Originally posted by ryanallan
Amazing how it's both thinner and skinnier than the S3, the same height, and has a bigger screen, and has wireless charging. It cant have wireless charging built it and be thinner than the s3, can it?

Dimensions:
S4 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm
S3 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/zshdsc07914.jpg


Wasn't the s3 optimized for wireless charging as well ?

[schocker]

I see it also includes wireless ac which I would think would be nice if you have an ac router. Those dimensions are neat though, bigger screen, more power and features yet smaller. :eek:

[black13]

Pretty nice. Just wish they'd improve Touchwiz alot more. I'm really getting tired of it. Think I might try out a non-samsung Android phone for the first time and switch to either Xperia or LG after I'm done with the S3.

[EK69]

what exactly IS touchwiz?

i see posts here and there about the vanilla android experience being nicer/better than touchwiz and how touchwiz sucks etc.... but it looks similar to the nexus screenshots that ive seen lol.

Whats so different between touchwiz and regular android on a nexus?

the HTC One interface looks cool though (saw a youtube video on it)

[ZEDGE]

I like this S - cover.

http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/03/14/samsung-galaxy-s4-hands-on/

http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/gs4-10.jpg


Originally posted by EK69
what exactly IS touchwiz?

i see posts here and there about the vanilla android experience being nicer/better than touchwiz and how touchwiz sucks etc.... but it looks similar to the nexus screenshots that ive seen lol.

Whats so different between touchwiz and regular android on a nexus?

the HTC One interface looks cool though (saw a youtube video on it)

Touchwiz is Samsungs skin overtop of Android, like Sense is on HTC phones.

Sure Touchwiz looks a bit cartoony and colorful but it offers so many more features than stock Android, which imo is completely overrated. :dunno:

Stock Android Jelly Bean

http://googlediscovery.com/wp-content/uploads/android-jelly-bean.jpg

Samsung Touchwiz on Galaxy phones

http://thegadgetsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/garnet-red-att-galaxy-s3-2.jpg

HTC Sense (5)

http://pinoytutorial.com/techtorial/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/htc-one-sense-5-1.jpg

[desto2para]

Finally! it comes in black!

[shakalaka]

More info on this eye tracking feature? That'd pretty much be the only reason for me to pick it up.

[ZEDGE]

Originally posted by shakalaka
More info on this eye tracking feature? That'd pretty much be the only reason for me to pick it up.

A bit cheesy but it goes over the features.

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[e36bmw///]

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[Markll7]

Originally posted by e36bmw///
I personally think the HTC One looks a lot better

Alot of the reviewers are saying the HTC one is the king of the hill compared to the Galaxy S4.

Also leaked news that the Galaxy note 3 is going to be 6.3 inches

http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-display-172610/

That's almost iPad mini territory ! :eek:

[K3RMiTdot]

Originally posted by e36bmw///
I personally think the HTC One looks a lot better

material wise htc looks bad ass

[ZEDGE]

Originally posted by e36bmw///
I personally think the HTC One looks a lot better

Possibly, but it doesn't matter, its dead in the water. The S4 will likely sell more in its first month then HTC will sell ones in its lifetime. HTC just doesn't have the marketing Samsung has. Samsung has been very successful in building their own brand with the Galaxy line, you know a Samsung phone when you see it. HTC is still scrambling to find any sort of mindshare or identity. And imo HTC phones look nice and premium but my experience with them is that they are terrible quality. Not to mention terrible software support, and the worst battery life. Plus I hate Sense. Touchwiz maybe cartoony but it offers so many features.

Either way its a matter of choice. If someone prefers the aluminum and more premium feel thats fine.

[azian_advanced]

in case some of you don't already know, you can now pre-order your S4 with Rogers.

[supe]

As far as looks, HTC blows everything out of the water. Samsung is all about being lightweight and gimicky with lots of apps and features that you probably won't end up using.

[charlie2]

Pre-ordered my new S4 today with Bell. Scheduled to be in my hands on April 27th!

:clap:

[Khyron]

Yep I'm replacing my s2 with one of the first s4 to hit Telus.

[haunt]

Does anyone know if one can preorder this phone to buy outright with Fido?
And with that, use fido dollars to buy?

[haunt]

Just ordered a case and 3-pack of screen protectors from amazon for a total of $9 shipped!
Rearth Ringke slim (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSamsung-Galaxy-Rearth-Ringke-Premium%2Fdp%2FB00BUUIOS4&tag=redflagdeal02-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)
screen protectors 3-pack (http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FInvisible-Defender-Samsung-Protector-T-Mobile%2Fdp%2FB00BSGGQCQ&tag=redflagdeal02-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325)
:thumbsup:

[FreakinPrince]

hey guys

i am a current user of iphone 4 and soon i will be doing a hardware upgrade


I am thinking of considering going with the galaxy s4

need some insight as far as app and root and custom ROM is doing any of that stuff even worth it or just the 4.2.2 jelly bean is enough?


only reason why i am considering switching from apple to android is cuase with the iphone i have it already jailbreak and do a whole facelift off to suit and fit my need in order to use the phone.


i thought android would already allow me do alot of my modifying of how i want the phone to be.... is that true?


any insight would be greatly appreicated it

[firebane]

Originally posted by FreakinPrince
hey guys

i am a current user of iphone 4 and soon i will be doing a hardware upgrade


I am thinking of considering going with the galaxy s4

need some insight as far as app and root and custom ROM is doing any of that stuff even worth it or just the 4.2.2 jelly bean is enough?


only reason why i am considering switching from apple to android is cuase with the iphone i have it already jailbreak and do a whole facelift off to suit and fit my need in order to use the phone.


i thought android would already allow me do alot of my modifying of how i want the phone to be.... is that true?


any insight would be greatly appreicated it

Android obviously is a lot more customizable than Apple in so many ways.

Any custom rom you install on the phone will be Jellybean 4.2.2 but being that the S4 is so new custom roms will be few and far between.

[FreakinPrince]

all the people that has reserved and/or pre order a S4...

did yyou pick it up?

can you give us an overall personal review of what you think?


thanks

[charlie2]

Mine is still in Korea or where ever they come from....shipping issues delayed the release and apparently no one got any yet.

They are hoping Mon/Tues or so I've been told....Bell gave me $50 credit on my next bill to say sorry tho so I can wait a couple days.

[ryanallan]

As far as I know, Cyanogen won't be supporting the S4.
(Samsung is not very dev friendly, case in point Cyanogenmod on the S3 has a useless camera, and because of this the team decided to skip the S4)
So keep that in mind.
I know they aren't be the only developer out there, but they are one of the most popular.

[ryanallan]

Cancel that. Cyanogen just posted a screen shot of a rooted S4 on his g+ page and confirmed they will be supporting it. Also asked media to stop spreading rumors.

[r0g3r]

Just got my S4 today


So far it looks pretty good. I kinda don't like the viewing angle on the screen but 1080p screen is gorgeous.

The air gestures thing is really cool, which seems like the biggest change from S3. I don't really notice a huge difference between S3's dual core and S4's quad core.

I have to still play with it more but so far I like it.

[K3RMiTdot]

ugh i feel like an idiot canceling my pre-order for it...

[r0g3r]

I didn't even pre order it, I just went to Futureshop and they had it in stock so the guy let me upgrade today, even though official release is to be tomorrow.

But i don't think they care, so check it out

[K3RMiTdot]

interesting... a lot of places don't have enough stock unless youve pre-ordered it. maybe ill swing by a rogers store tomorrow... trade my q10 for the s4..

[K3RMiTdot]

Originally posted by r0g3r
Just got my S4 today


So far it looks pretty good. I kinda don't like the viewing angle on the screen but 1080p screen is gorgeous.

The air gestures thing is really cool, which seems like the biggest change from S3. I don't really notice a huge difference between S3's dual core and S4's quad core.

I have to still play with it more but so far I like it.

I would like to know how the battery is though, big selling factor for me.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by r0g3r
The air gestures thing is really cool, which seems like the biggest change from S3. I don't really notice a huge difference between S3's dual core and S4's quad core.

Yeah, most review said HTC One feels more responsive on GUI.

Since HTC fails to deliver on WIND and I need a new phone badly, looks like S4 it is.

[Khyron]

Rep is dropping off my S4 today - backing up the s2. Bought Backup Pro since I really don't find Kies that reliable...

[shakalaka]

I was after the HTC One from Rogers. But since I am with Fido, I called them to cancel my contract and port my number to Rogers so I can get the One. They gave me an offer, I just couldn't refuse. Long story short my S4 has been ordered and should be coming in a few days.

Worst case, I figured I'll surely find someone wanting to trade their HTC One for the S4. Either way, I will definitely give it a fair shot now. Just hope it's different from my S3.

[Khyron]

Like it so far. Gets pretty hot when it's working hard (restoring from backup, downloading all my apps etc) but cools normally when being used casually.

Lighter than my g2 but a lot more plasticy. Uses a 2amp speed charger, but still slow charges on all my old 1amp micro usb chargers which is nice. No new plug, yay.

[K3RMiTdot]

picking mine up on monday. cant wait, imagine not much change from the s3, i just looking forward to the bigger battery.

[K3RMiTdot]

for those of you who are upgrading through rogers or new to rogers, they are offering a 35 dollar play card

https://www.rogerspromotions.com/galaxys4gift/index.php

[r0g3r]

so here's what i found for my battery:

3 hrs screen time, with auto brightness, 16 hrs total usage, gestures on


How much are you guys getting?

[K3RMiTdot]

how does everyone back up there stuff?

SG3 was my first android.. so im clueless. i dont want to root my phone so i can use titanium back up

[Khyron]

MyBackup Pro - 2.99 I think. That plus Google backs up all your settings if you setup a gmail/play account.

[tawheed]

I don't get the notifications on the lock screen, when you get a new text, you can see it there but how do you interact with it?

[R!zz0]

Confusing...Don't know what i should go with. Iphone 5 or S4?

[GS430]

Originally posted by R!zz0
Confusing...Don't know what i should go with. Iphone 5 or S4?

iPhone 5 is already considered "old" in the phone world.

I'd go with the S4 or wait for the 5s.

[HyperZell]

Originally posted by GS430


iPhone 5 is already considered "old" in the phone world.

I'd go with the S4 or wait for the 5s.

Or go with the HTC One, which has been getting much better reviews than the S4...

[R!zz0]

Fido has the S4 for $450 on a 2 year contract :nut:

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by R!zz0
Fido has the S4 for $450 on a 2 year contract :nut:

Well tab agreement, not contract. I have a feeling that's how WIND or Mobilicity is going to price their S4.

Hot deal this week from Fido?

$99 Nexus 4 on tab24. Plus you get $75 gift card.

That's like $25 for a 6 months old phone.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/lg-electronics-fido-lg-nexus-4-smartphone-2-year-agreement-400100283790/10239782.aspx?path=634e4f69e3a0b27f7b0e2080041f47cden02&SearchPageIndex=1

[HyperZell]

I'm certainly not a fan boy, but I read this review and thought it would be good information for anyone considering an S4.


Well, this was certainly a surprise. With expectations understandably high, we can’t help but be disappointed by the ups and downs of the Samsung Galaxy S4's performance under the review microsope.

On one hand, it’s an all-round improvement over the Award-winning Galaxy S3 – but we have to take into account the new rival smartphones that have since popped up and delivered stellar performances all around to deserve their five-star ratings.

The fiercest competition comes from the HTC One and Sony Xperia Z – both of which pip the S4 when it comes to overall picture quality and a smoother user experience, while Apple’s iPhone 5 is still the one to beat when it comes to sound.

We’ve no doubt that existing Samsung users will be hugely attracted to the S4 – if you’re looking to upgrade from the S3 or S2, the company’s new flagship is more powerful and comes with all the benefits of nifty new features and 4G connectivity. But we can’t ignore the performance issues – so if you’re looking for the best overall smartphone, there are alternatives that deliver a much more impressive and intuitive experience.


http://www.whathifi.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s4

Most reviews seem to be like this. Good phone, but underwhelming.

[R!zz0]

I went with the S4 instead of iphone 5 and i am loving it. To be honest, i never tried the iphone 5 or the 4S. I'm upgrading from my old 3GS and what a difference. I have the ipad mini at home and i can clearly tell you that the samsung voice kills siri when you ask her to do a task or just general questions. I actually downloaded "assistant" from google play and she's absolutely amazing. She even reads my text messages. I did use my 3GS for a long time and it's an amazing phone but like i said before, i never tried the iphone 5 and i don't think i will after getting my galaxy S4.

[Neil4Speed]

I might be the last one with this phone, but I just got Lollipop OTA (Fido), and wow, its totally changed my perception of the phone. Very slick, very responsive.