With mere minutes to go before Samsung is expected to take the wraps off the Galaxy S4, leaked images of the suspected device have already gone deeper. Appearing on the Chinese Web site It168.com, the detailed images show a meticulous teardown of the handset, which is expected to be unveiled this evening in New York. …
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No, it’s not too early to declare the Galaxy S4 a roaring success. So what if the latest flagship smartphone from Samsung Electronics won’t be out for another month (at least)? Or that Samsung hasn’t yet released any pricing information? Or that all of its key features had already been leaked in advance? Or that it’s not even that different …
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Now playing: Watch this: Introducing Samsung’s Galaxy S4 3:02 The Samsung Galaxy S4 will hit Asian markets the same time it arrives in the U.S. and Europe, a Samsung executive told CNET today. Related stories: Samsung Galaxy S4: Hands-on first take (with video) Hands-on photos: Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung unveils Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5, HTC One, …
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If you just bought a Samsung Galaxy S3 and envy some of the new Galaxy S4 features, you may be in luck. Related stories: CNET’s take on the Galaxy S4 Beyond the Galaxy S4 hype: What now, Samsung? Samsung has an unstoppable hit in the Galaxy S4 Drew Blackard, director of product planning for Samsung’s mobile business in the U.S., …
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Look but don’t touch: a quartet of leaked videos show how you can control the new Samsung Galaxy S4 without even touching the screen. YouTube user istevencom has posted a series of videos showing what appears to be the S4 in action, just hours before the launch later this evening. The floating touch feature sees you hover your finger over …
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BlackBerry issued invitations this morning for a March 21 event in New York to launch its new Z10 smartphone and BlackBerry 10 OS. Related stories: As Z10 preorders start, BlackBerry nets huge order for new devices Revived BlackBerry still needs to prove itself in U.S. That timing would place the event the day before the Z10 is scheduled to land …
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BlackBerry has built up a nice head of steam. The question is whether it can keep the momentum going. So far, there’s been a lot to like about the BlackBerry Z10’s launch. Early consumer sales have been stronger than expected; retailers have acknowledged strong demand; and BlackBerry said an “established partner” placed an order for 1 million units — the …
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Samsung’s new flagship device has officially been unveiled, and it has a lot of new features packed in. But what many aren’t talking about is the device’s on-screen keyboard, which, arguably, is one of the most important aspects of its interface. In an attempt to improve on its previous flagship phone, Samsung has partnered with third-party keyboard maker SwiftKey to …
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Fresh from revealing the Galaxy S4, its new flagship smartphone, Samsung announced the addition of two new captains to help run the ship. Presidents Boo-keun Yoon and JK Shin, who helped unveil the Galaxy S4 during a press event this evening in New York, have been appointed co-chief executive officers in recognition of their contributions to the company’s recent string …
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Wireless charging on the Samsung Galaxy S4 will require two accessories. David Carnoy/CNET Good news, wire haters: the Samsung Galaxy S4 will support wireless charging. Related stories: Samsung Galaxy S4: Hands-on first take (with video) Hands-on photos: Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung unveils Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5, HTC One, and BlackBerry Z10 Full coverage: Samsung Galaxy S4 …
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Mozilla yesterday announced the launch of a new Firefox OS Simulator. Mozilla acknowledged that the third version of the simulator is “a bit rough around the edges,” but decided to release it to give users the chance to give feedback and contribute fixes. Firefox OS is Mozilla’s upcoming mobile operating system. Since late last year, the organization has been offering …
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Samsung offered up a Galaxy S4 voice command feature today that connects drivers to their cars via Bluetooth. Related stories: Samsung Galaxy S4: Hands-on first take (with video) Hands-on photos: Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung unveils Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5, HTC One, and BlackBerry Z10 Full coverage: Samsung Galaxy S4 launch The Galaxy S Voice Drive kicks …
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Samsung’s Galaxy S4 may be getting its full unveiling later today, but that hasn’t stopped a YouTube user from posting videos of what he claims is the device in action. YouTube user iStevenCom has posted four videos today showing the Samsung Galaxy S4’s new features. The first shows the device’s ability to react to user input without actually touching the …
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LG has erected a parody advert atop a teaser poster for the Samsung Galaxy S4, using the wave of hype surrounding Samsung’s next mobile to promote its existing phone! Lawks, what a wizard wheeze! The mischievous mobile-maker bought the billboard space above Samsung’s portentous ‘Be ready 4 the next Galaxy’ poster in New York’s Times Square, crafting a near-identical advert …
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Samsung’s next flagship smartphone is here. Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy S4, the much awaited successor to the S3, at an event in New York tonight. The handset, which has a 5-inch display, will be available on 327 carriers in 55 countries, starting in April. The company did not provide a price. It packs new features like simultaneous …
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