My First Hands On With The Samsung Galaxy S4

This weekend was the global launch of the Galaxy S4 and pretty surprisingly the device came to my country on the first wave, i was actually expecting it to come on the second week. But nonetheless, today i had my first hands on look at the device. After weeks of reading and watching Youtube videos about the device i finally had my hands on of the device an my overall word in this first hands on is that i am really disappointed with the device. Well there is quite a story to this encounter, so without further ado. I went out to the shopping mall in the evening to both buy some groceries and ate dinner and most importantly taking my first hands on look with the device.

After eating dinner i rushed to the nearest electronics store; i did not first choose to go the the official Samsung shop because in the past i went there first and it was crowded to the roof. So i went to three electronic shops which had Samsung tables showcasing Galaxy devices but they all did not have the S4 there. So then i quickly went to the official Samsung shop and from a distant i saw a big crowd outside the store and i knew they wanted to test out the Galaxy S4. Upon reaching there i found out that there were only 2 Galaxy S4's and everybody was crowding on that table just to take a look at the device. So i waited along with the people and handily let everybody try out the device first as i am going to take quite some time due to taking photos. While waiting i notice on the opposite of the table there was a device which looked like the Galaxy S4 but it wasn't it was the Ativ S, i actually very excited to have seen the device because it was only recently announced in my country and prior to the launch of the S4 i was looking up and down for it. In the next article i will be talking about my thoughts of the device so stay tuned. Jumping back to the story i waited for about 15 mins and in that time i took pictures of the Ativ S for about 5 mins. In that other 10 minutes i stared into the thin air waiting was looking at people using the two Galaxy S4's and one of the user was using the device beside of me and as usual while waiting i'm listening to what they talk. So while the user was using the device i did pop in to tell about the new features as the user was pretty clueless about the new features and just frantically tapping the screen; pretty weird is that all of the salesperson was on the other tables and were not here to attend the customers. Time passed pretty fast and it was my turn to play with the device, so first i started scrolling thorough the device and then i took out my camera to take all of the pictures of the key aspects of the device. While taking photos of the device i noticed a small square box on the side of the screen, so i decided to click it and it turns out to be something like the assistive touch on the iPhone. So i asked the salesperson what does that box do and he replied 'its like the iPhone touch thing', i gave him the stun face. After completing the picture taking process which took about 10 minutes i played the device for about another 10 minutes and there were quite a lot of people waiting to play with the device at that time, and at one point the user using the second Galaxy S4 in the shop asked me about the new features of the device so i was holding up the device and started talking about the device and also simultaneously everybody began crowding around me as i was doing a short speech about the device. Then after that short speech i continued playing with the device and all of the sudden the device started freezing and lagging i was really quite angry at that time that the device was lagging and i even wanted to make a short video but i did not bring my tripod stand along so i shun the thought away. After that as i was going to leave i took a few more photos comparing the Galaxy S III with the S4. I jumped into the conversation of the person which was asking the salesperson about the S4 and said a mouthful and after that the person said 'how come you know so much one ?' the i replied 'i write a blog about tech news' then he sarcastically replied 'i know la you are a spy from other companies surveying the device'. Continuing to taking my last shots comparing the S3 with the S4 i finally understand TheVerge's review of the S4 in which they said about the plastic. While i was holding both device in my hand while my other hand was holding the camera, i took quite a number of shots because the devices were hot and they kept on slipping of my hand and the hot slippery plastic did not feel good at all. Overall this first look at the device has been pretty bad, i also came to know that the device also went out of stock and a new stock will only come in 2 weeks time. That was pretty dire to hear. I will try again 1 month from now to have another look at the device, maybe at that time things will turn out better. Here are some images of the Galaxy S4 i took but to see all the images click here.

The Dual Camera mode is really the best feature on the S4

One handed operation on the Galaxy S4 for me is no problem

Pretty surprisingly the stock keyboard on the Galaxy S4 feels very nice to type on

A hands on with the Galaxy S4 (left) wouldn't be complete without comparing it with its predecessor, the Galaxy S III (right)

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Android 4.2.1 Test Firmware For Galaxy S III Video Overview, Nothing Out Of The Norm

To date Samsung has pushed our Jellybean update for all of the eligible flagship devices like the S3. So the next step is to push out the more up to date version of Android which is version 4.2. This is not the first time we heard news of this but earlier yesterday a leaked ROM for the 4.2 update for the S3 mini leaked and today the current flagship the Galaxy S3's 4.2 test firmware leaked. The firmware can be taken from XDA but caution flash with risk. If you wanna see how the S3 looks like with this new update a fellow youtuber had the courtesy of uploading a short video overview of the new update. The update brings features like lockscreen widgets, Android 4.2 notification panel and also voice command for the camera. 

Source: Phonearena 

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Galaxy S III & Lumia 920 Pitted Against A Pitting Machine, You Know The Results

The Nokia Lumia 920 is by far one of the most advanced smartphone of 2012 and when they launched the device back in September, Nokia introduced the #switch twitter hashtag. Soon after that it turned into a campaign to challenge users to switch to lumia device because they are more fluid, fast and modern. Well here is one of the latest challenge which they pit the Lumia 920 and Galaxy S III to a pitching machine. The results are pretty obvious with the S III left with a cracked screen and the Lumia 920 finishing unharmed. 
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Samsung Galaxy S III [France] Official Android 4.1.2 Video Overview

Last week Samsung started pushing out the official Android 4.1.2 update for the Galaxy S III and the update was first pushed to the folk over at Poland. Early today i got the Android 4.1.2 update for my France Galaxy S III so i updated it. The update is around 167MB and the package install pretty quick. Some of the new features include; multi window, page buddy, customizable notification bar, smart rotation and many more. Check out my video below of the overview of the update and a runthrough of the update process. 
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Infographic Show The Second Hand Value Of The Galaxy S III In The 4 Major US Carriers, Every Carrier Has Its Value

The Samsung Galaxy S III is the most best selling android phone to live and is also the second best selling smartphone behind the iPhone. We all know that the resale value for the iPhone is set at a very high level. But ever wondered what is the resale value/second hand cost of the Samsung Galaxy S III. This infographic on it tells it all. First up is that the Galaxy S III on every carrier have different values; the T-Mobile GS3 is by far the most valuable one priced at $425 second hand and Sprint's one is the lowest value at second hand at $330. The Verizon branded Galaxy S III however is the best selling Galaxy S III in the US and accounts for 32% of all GS3 sales in the US. The infographic also revealed that the marble white Galaxy S III is the #1 color and accounts for over half of the GS3 sales. Moreover the marble white variant is worth 3.2% more than the pebble blue one. Finally the study also showed that the Marble White T-Mobile Galaxy S III is the most valuable GS3 out there. 

Source: Phonearena 
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Galaxy S III 4.1.2 Update Leaked, Featuring A Bevy Of New Features Like Multi Window Mode

Since the Galaxy Note II came out the Galaxy S III has been lacking some features. But as rumors previously suggested these features will migrate to the Galaxy S III in the 4.1.2 update in which Samsung is expected to release by December. Now there seems to be a leaked firmware and it includes some new features like page buddy, multi window, customzable notification panel, smart rotation, SWYPE like Samsung Keyboard, paper artist app, and a new gallery app similar to the one on the Galaxy Note II. The ROM leaked can be installed on a rooted device. Click here to get the ROM or look at some screenshots.

Source: SamMobile 
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Multi Window Feature Coming To The Galaxy S III In The 4.1.2 Update

Multi window mode is one of the newest features which Samsung introduced in their Galaxy Note II. This feature is really quite practical as you can truly multitask with this feature. However this feature is still only exclusive to the Galaxy Note II, but the Galaxy Note is also expected to get this feature in the Jellybean update. So that leaves the flagship Galaxy S III only missing this feature, earlier there were speculations that this feature will come with the 4.1.2 update. Now with some help of some leaked screenshots we can confirm that the multi window feature will come the Galaxy S III in the 4.1.2 update.

Source: Phonearena
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Galaxy S III Reaches 30 Million Sales, Best Selling Android Smartphone To Date

A few months back Samsung announced that the Galaxy S III has sold over 20 million units in the past 100 days. That was really one of the major achievements the Galaxy S III achieved which made it the best selling android device out there to date. Today the announced that the Galaxy S III has reached yet another milestone by reaching 30 million sales. These 30 million sales include those international models and carrier based models in different countries. The Galaxy S III is about 5 months in the game and will soon be replaced by the Galaxy S IV which is rumored to be announced at MWC 2013. We are expecting the Galaxy S IV to be even more successful than its predecessor. 

Source: GSMArena Via Telefony Samsung (Facebook)
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Samsung Releasing Android 4.1 Jellybean Update To The Galaxy S III

In this few weeks Samsung is rumored to release the Jellybean update to the Galaxy S III and now Galaxy S III users from Poland are going to get it first. Update for other countries are getting this update by this month and the update comes via KIES or OTA. 

Source: Geeky-Gadgets 

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Nokia Lumia 920 Camera Test Against The Galaxy S III And The iPhone 4S

When Nokia announced the Lumia 920 yesterday people were amazed by the 8.7MP pureview camera. Shortly after the press conference ended there were some controversies about the images and promo video showcased in the press conference. First is the teaser which they claimed was taken by the Lumia 920 but at last they admitted that it was taken by a professional camera. The second controversy caused by Nokia was the images showcased in the press event seemed to be faked and not taken by the Lumia 920. Apparently a camera expert commented that it was impossible that the Lumia 920 could pull of such an image. There is still no words from nokia regarding this but one thing's sure we can't underestimate the capabilities of the Lumia 920 because reviewers still haven't got their hands on this devices. We will be doing a full report on this controversy when everything is clear. Now here is something which is sure to be real as this is a live demo of the Lumia 920's camera vs the iPhone 4S and Galaxy S III. The test was done with a enclosure which has a flower in it and was totally dark, there was only a small hole for the phone to be placed and at there the three devices was tested. The results were that the Galaxy S III and iPhone 4S both took pictures which are not so pleasing. It is noted that the camera in the iPhone 4S and Galaxy S III is excellent by today's standards. Then the Nokia Lumia 920 was put to the test and the pictures taken are stunningly amazing considering that it was not using the flash while taking this image. 

Source: Phonearena 
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20 Million Units Of The Galaxy S III Has Been Sold Ever Since It Was Introduced 100 Days Ago

The Samsung Galaxy S III is by far one of the most successful android devices ever and last quarter it beat the iPhone sales which is quite a big title. A few weeks back a Samsung exec said that the Galaxy S III has reached 10 million sales. And today they announced that the Galaxy S III has sold over 20 million devices in the past 100 days of its existence. The Galaxy S III is 3 times faster than the SII and 6 times faster than the original galaxy S to achieve 20 million sales. Samsung broke the 20 million sales down into the respective regions. 6 million devices was sold in europe, 4.5 million in asia, 4 million in north america and 2.5 million in their home country korea. They also added that 200,000 units are being sold every single day. 

Source: Phonearena 

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Samsung Is Readying A Few More Shades Of Colors For The Galaxy S III

The Samsung Galaxy S III is the most popular android device ever and with that Samsung is heavily advertising it but the advertising should be lesser next month because the Galaxy Note II will be their next flagship device. The theme for the Galaxy S III is inspired by nature designed for humans is one of the key aspects of the phone and the colors are also inspired by the theme. At launch the Galaxy S III comes in two colors pebble blue and marble white. Then one month later it launched at AT&T with a special color, Garnet Red and that color is still exclusively available on AT&T. Now there seems to be some other color options for the Galaxy S III which are amber brown, sapphire black, and titanium grey. These colors may be subject to availability in different regions and carriers. 

Source: Theverge and Samsung Tomorrow 

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What Happens When The Galaxy S III Drops Face Down

As many of you know the galaxy s iii is using corning's gorilla glass 2. The only difference between gorilla glass 2 and its predecessor is that gorilla glass 2 is 20% thinner, with the same strenght. Gorilla glass have been used in many products such as the asus transformer prime, hp spectre and many more smart devices. Somebody sent a tip to Phonearena saying that the gorilla glass in the samsung galaxy s iii is not that tough. It seems that the owner of the phone learned the hard way that gorilla glass is no indestructible. The smartphone fell out of his pocket face-down and this resulted the screen on the galaxy s iii to crack. So the lesson taught here is you must  take good care of your phone even if it has scratch-resistant display or you might have to suffer the same fate as this owner who now has to spend $350 on repair fees in order to get the broken display fixed.

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Phone Tech Update [Ep 1]

Starting from this week, we will be doing a phone tech update which will be basically updates about the phone industry in its ups and downs. This will be a weekly episode, but if there is some major events like WWDC or Computex this series will be halted. 

The first in the line of news is that, Samsung has announced that it has received 9 million and counting pre-orders for their next generation of Galaxy S smartphone the Galaxy S III. This is a very impressive achievements and can wrap up to become the best selling android phone in the world. The Galaxy S II in the other hand took about 10 months to reach 20 million sales. This might just beat Apple's record for most iphone sales in one quarter (43 million). Again this is still pre-orders and the price of the Galaxy S III is quite expensive being a $800 phone. These figures are all pre orders from carriers and not sales figures (from the report from the Korea Economic Daily). Only time will tell, who knows maybe after launch the sale drops or increases, we will keep you updated on that topic as the time comes.

The next story is kind of mind blowing. Microsoft reports that windows phone china market share is now 7% of china's smartphone market and the thing is that it beats the iphone market share by 1%. If this story is true windows is growing at a very rapid rate, because windows phone has just landed in china about two months ago. Windows Phone is not only growing in china but are also growing in some key markets like Russia. However the sources maybe misinterpreted by meaning the whole china market as one single carrier. 

The last and formost story of the week is this video which shows the lumia 900 being used as a hammer. In the first part of the video the man hammered a nail on the screen which results to no scratches whatsoever. After that the man fells that it is not enough and uses it as a hammer. Impressively the phone stays intact,with this said this phone might be the world's most toughest phone. It is noted that the lumia 900 has a Gorilla glass panel which allows for a scratch proof surface.Please do not try this at home as it will not only cause damage but will void your warranty.

Source: Gsmarena, Gsmarena, Phonearena
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Samsung Galaxy S III Rumor Roundup Day 2

It Is Wednesday 2nd of May, There is about 2 days left before the Samsung's Unpacked event. Make sure you check out the Event's Official site. On the day it self they will be streaming the Launch Live, no matter where you are you will be able to see the event. Samsung will also be writing live feeds about the even on their facebook page. We here won't be missing the event, We will be writing live feeds on our facebook page as well as update the blog all in the same time.


1st Rumor

A picture of a screen protector for the Galaxy S III Just appeared on the net. The screen protector was obtained byUnWire.HK. The "Ultimate Screen Guard" is laser cut and can give us a clue as to what the size and shape of the display will be on the Samsung Galaxy S III. UnWire.HK placed the protector over the top of the 4.3 inch screen on the Samsung Galaxy S II and while the width was a as perfect as possible, whereas overall it is just too big for the Galaxy S II. When the protector was placed over the 4.65 inch screen of the Samsung GALAXY Nexus, it was still a bit too big which seems to confirm the rumored 4.7-4.8 inch display for the highly anticipated device.

The Samsung Galaxy S III Screen Protector on the Galaxy Nexus; 4.65" screen

The Samsung Galaxy S III Screen Protector on the Galaxy S II; 4.3" screen

Source: Phonearena


2nd Rumor

GSMArena received an anonymous tip that the Carphone Warehouse inventory system lists the Samsung Galaxy S III will come in two color versions. The snap from the inventory system of the large retailer Carphone Warehouse suggests that the Galaxy S III will be available in two colors at launch; Blue and White. Has Samsung abandoned its typical black color? The answer is maybe they will launch it in another date. 

Source: GSMArena

3rd Rumor

This is another dummybox, This photo was obtained by the guys over at Sam Mobile, and it comes with Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich and has the model number GT-I9300 like the previous version devices we have seen. As you can see the screen shape resembles the shape of the screen protector which was shown above. The dummybox however is reportedly featuring a 12 megapixel camera, this is something we have heard rumored before, but what is interesting is that the guys from Sam Mobile have also had a tip about another device, the Samsung GT-I9800, Hopefully more info will pop out tomorrow before the launch.

Source: GeekyGadgets

Samsung Galaxy S III Confirm List: 4.5/9

8 MP camera
4.65-4.8" screen 50% confirmed
Quad Core Processor Confirmed
Physical Button Confirmed
Number of Capacitive/Physical Buttons
NFC Technology
Micro Sim Technology
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Confirmed
Phone Color variation Confirmed; Blue and White


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Samsung Galaxy S III Rumor Roundup Day 1

it is Monday 30th of April, There is about 4 more days till the Samsung Galaxy S III is being revealed at London. In this few days coming up to the launch we here at the Technology Of Today will bring you any Galaxy S III new big or small at any time of the day. Please go to our facebook page to see updates because we will only upload a new post at the end of the day, so like our facebook page to get the most latest news. Ok back to Business, today there are a few rumors.


1st Rumor

This first rumor came from GSMArena, they got the tip from Ali. They mentioned that the photo they recieved didn't come with any extra info on the handset, but the leaked specifications for the device so far detail a 4.6 or 4.8-inch SuperAMOLED screen of 720p resolution, powered by Samsung's latest quad-core Exynos 4 Quad processor, and an 8 or 12 megapixel camera paired up. There should also be an extra beefier battery to make the phone last a bit longer.

Source: GSMArena

2nd Rumor

The Next rumor is about the Galaxy S III screen size. in the picture is shown a phone and a ruler beside of it. of course this may just be another dummybox, but nevertheless it adds up to the rumored 4.8" screen size. 

Source: Wccftech

Samsung Galaxy S III Confirm List: 2/7

8 MP camera

4.65-4.8" screen 

Quad core Processor Confirmed

Number of Physical/capacitive buttons

Micro Sim Technology

NFC Technology

Android 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich Confirmed

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