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Need to view or take close up pics of really small objects using your phone? Check out the low-cost add-ons made by Carson Optical: These fit on iPhones and the Galaxy S 4 using a magnet, making small objects super clear.
Samsung hasn’t released Android 4.3 for its flagship phone yet but that hasn’t stopped some from getting a look at an early build. The software looks nearly ready for prime-time based on this video peek.
For Android users with Apple envy, Samsung is releasing a gold variant of its popular Galaxy S 4 smartphone.
According to the popular mobile benchmarking app AnTuTu, Samsung’s octa-core Exynos 5410 processor proves that eight cores are better than four.
LG’s G2 smartphone hasn’t made a public appearance yet but the case for it has: And it looks awfully familiar. Remember Samsung’s S-View with screen cut-out for the Galaxy S 4?
Absolutely need the newest smartphone as it’s released? Then Jump is right for you. It will cost you, but it’s much cheaper than buying a new phone every six months.
First HTC and now Samsung has investors concerned. The top Android handset maker didn’t impress analysts with its quarterly earnings amid thoughts that smartphone sales growth in the future could be limited. Here’s why.
The promise of wireless charging for the Galaxy S 4 is now met. For $40 you can get a compatible back plate while $50 adds a wireless charging pad. Both are Qi compatible, which may be the best news of all.
Buyers of the 16 GB Samsung Galaxy S 4 thought they’d have a wee bit more storage available but Samsung’s software took up nearly half of it. Now, the company has a software update to address the situation.
Samsung’s London event next month is the likely stage for a Galaxy S 4 Mini debut. The device isn’t likely to keep the same features, however, as the full-sized Galaxy S 4 based on leaked benchmark test results.
Still carrying last year’s Galaxy S 3 but pining for the newer model? A software update may appease your desire: Several of the Galaxy S 4 software features are included in this Android 4.2.2 update for the Galaxy S 3.
When you hear the word Targus, does “understated sexiness” come to mind? Probably not, but the company hopes to change your mind with its new Midnight Collection of cases, first for the Galaxy S 4 and Galaxy Note 8.0.
Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 generally agree: Nice hardware improvements and a possibly complicated feature set. HP’s $169 Slate 7 goes up against Google’s $199 Nexus 7 tablet while Mailbox, a hot iOS app for Gmail, could land on Android.
Folks waiting for the new Samsung Galaxy S 4 may be waiting a few days longer. Sprint and T-Mobile announced inventory challenges, pushing back availability while AT&T’s site says phones will ship on April 30.
The Samsung Galaxy S 4 looks a lot like last year’s model; until you turn it on. The improved screen is crisp and the device is filled with software improvements. Are there too many for the casual smartphone user?
Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 is nearly ready to launch in the U.S. as three carriers updated details about pricing and availability. At the turn of the month, you could have a Galaxy S 4 on your choice of T-Mobile, AT&T or Sprint.
Now that we have 1080p smartphones, its likely that screen sizes will get even bigger because of the high pixel densities. Samsung may continue leading that charge with a 5.8- and 6.3-inch smartphone says SamMobile’s sources.
AT&T may be the first in the U.S. to offer Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 phone, but it won’t come cheaply: The carrier starts taking pre-orders on April 16 for the $249.99 (with contract) handset.
T-Mobile may have focused on finally getting the iPhone 5 at its UnCarrier press event, but the company also let slip that the Galaxy S 4 is coming around May 1 for the same $99 down plus monthly payments over time.
Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 is official and I was able spend a short time with the new phone. It doesn’t look radically different, but has the expected hardware upgrades. New software features, however, are the real story.
Starting at 4pm PT (7pm ET), we’ll be bringing you live coverage of Samsung’s New York event, during which it is all but certain to take the wraps off its Galaxy 4 S Android smartphone.
We live-blogged Samsung’s New York event on this page, during which it took the wraps off its Galaxy 4 S Android smartphone.
Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 launch event is tomorrow, but at this point due to leaks and “people familiar with the product” there’s little surprise factor left. Will that hurt sales? Doubtful.
This week’s mobile call-in podcast tells you what to expect at the Samsung Galaxy S 4 launch and answers your questions about Google’s cloud storage, handset display resolutions and how to boost battery life on smartphones.
First there were images of an alleged Samsung Galaxy S 4 handset, now there’s a video. If this is the design of the phone — similar to prior models — it still won’t likely hurt sales.
Leaked images of what are allegedly the Samsung Galaxy S 4 show very little change in the smartphone’s design from prior models. That’s not bad because the design works: Software and improved components are driving Samsung’s sales.
The Nexus 7 dock finally arrives in the Google Play store but quickly sold out in the US. Chrome Beta for Android is faster and uses less wireless data. Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 is nearly here: My thoughts on what to expect.
Samsung has been taking advantage of sensors and cameras in its Galaxy phones for some time. Now comes a report of the next big feature: automatic scrolling when your eyes reach the bottom of the screen on the Galaxy S4.
