Launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

SAMSUNG INTRODUCES THE GALAXY S4 MINI

A powerful, compact smartphone designed to fit busy lifestyles

 London, UK – May 30, 2013 – Samsung Electronics today announced the Galaxy S4 Mini, a powerful, compact version of its bestselling smartphone, the Galaxy S4. The Galaxy S4 Mini delivers the superior performance, intuitive ease-of-use and sleek design of the Galaxy S4 in a portable chic and compact design.

Simon Stanford, Vice President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics UK & Ireland said: “Demand for the Galaxy S4 has been phenomenal since it launched in April and we hope to build on this success with the Galaxy S4 Mini. This new handset is the ideal smartphone companion for anyone who wants a compact device packed with innovation.”

With a 4.3” qHD Super AMOLED display, the Galaxy S4 Mini offers stunning images and content. At just 107g, the lightweight and compact design enables you to carry and use the device easily with one hand. The Galaxy S4 Mini also boasts powerful performance, equipped with a 1.7GHz dual core processor and supports many of the same intuitive features as the Galaxy S4, designed to enhance different aspects of life.

Capturing Memories
The Galaxy S4 Mini allows you to capture important moments in life with an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera as well as a 1.9-megapixel HD front-facing camera. Special features include Sound&Shot, which stores sounds and images together, Panorama Shot which allows you to take a full view of what you are seeing, and Story Album, which automatically arranges photos in a smart format – photos taken by Galaxy S4 Mini are automatically gathered and saved according to your timeline, geo-tagging information or specific event, to create a photo album. You can also receive travel assistance and information services through the S Travel preloaded app which can even recommend a new trip and provide destination guides.

Sharing and Connecting
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini means you can share content with others around you easily. Simultaneously listen to the same music and play the same games as your friends with Group Play, and chat with multiple friends with animations, video and voice recording added to messages using ChatON.

Environment Features
The Galaxy S4 Mini features S Translator, for instant translation using text or voice on applications including email, text message and ChatON. You can also control your environment through WatchON’s IR remote which transforms the device into a remote to control your home entertainment systems including TV, set-top box and DVD player. Content available includes live TV, cable TV and VOD based on the information provided EPG (Electronic Program Guide). In addition, Samsung Link* will help you share content across multiple Samsung digital devices. ^{*Available in select countries. Previously called AllShare Play.}

Wellbeing Features
The Galaxy S4 Mini keeps you up to date with health and wellbeing information. Downloadable from Samsung Apps, S Health enables you to monitor your calorie balance. It can calculate each step taken daily, monitor sleeping patterns, calculate weight and share real time heart rate information**. Adapt Display provides an optimal viewing experience, customised for each type of application, and Adapt Sound offers an optimal level and type of sound, personalised for each user. ^{** Functionality such as monitoring weight, heart rate and sleeping patterns is possible through the use of fitness accessories which are sold separately.}

Availability
The Galaxy S4 Mini will be available in two colours – White Frost and Black Mist. There will be a 4G LTE version, 3G version, and 3G Dual Sim version. Details on which variants will be ranged in the UK and the UK shipping date will be announced in due course.

Media and invited partners will be provided with hands-on product experiences of the Galaxy S4 Mini at Samsung’s 2013 Premiere for Galaxy & ATIV, in London on Thursday, June 20th.

 Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Product Specifications

Network	LTE	2.5G   (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 3G   (HSPA+ 42Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz 4G   (LTE Cat 3 100/50Mbps) : up to 6 different band sets (Dependent on market)
	3G	2.5G   (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 3G   (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
Display	4.3”qHD   (16:9 wide view) Super AMOLED
AP	1.7   GHz Dual-Core Processor
OS	Android   4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera	Rear   : 8 megapixel Front:   1.9 megapixel
Camera Features	Sound   & Shot, Night(Low Light Shot), Best Photo, Best Face, Beauty Face(include   Live Beauty), HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama, Sports, Continuous Shot
Video	Codec:   MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark
Audio	Codec:   MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis(OGG), FLAC, apt-X
Additional Features	Group   Play: Share Music, Share Picture, Share Document, Play   Games
	Story   Album, S Translator
	Samsung   Hub, ChatON , Samsung WatchON
	S   Travel (TripAdvisor), S Voice™, S   Health (Downloadable from Samsung Apps)
	Samsung   Adapt Display, Samsung Adapt Sound
	Safety   Assistance, Samsung Link, Screen Mirroring, HomeSync, Smart Switch
	Samsung   KNOX
Google Mobile Services	Google   Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Messenger, Google   Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google   Local, Google Navigation, Voice Search, Chrome Availability   of Google Play Books, Play Movies, Play Music, Play   Magazine varies by region.
Connectivity	WiFi   5.0GHz a/b/g/n GPS   + GLONASS Bluetooth®   v4.0 (LE), NFC(LTE version only) IR   LED (Remote Control)
Sensor	Accelerometer,   Light, Proximity, Gyro, Magnetic
Memory	8GB Internal memory (User Memory approximately 5GB)   + microSD (up to 64GB), 1.5GB RAM   *User memory space may be less than the total memory   space due to system files. User memory may different by region, carrier, and   supporting language, and may change after software upgrade.
Dimension	124.6   x 61.3 x 8.94mm, 107g (3G Dual SIM version:108g)
Battery	1,900mAh

 

* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

 * Android, Google, Google Maps, and Google Navigation are trademarks of Google Inc.

UK Launch of the HTC First is put on hold

If you’ve been looking forward to getting your hands on the HTC First, also known as the Facebook Phone, then EE and Facebook have some bad news – its UK launch has been put on indefinite hold. The HTC First is already on sale in the US, as an exclusive with the AT&T network, and was expected to come to EE – where it would connect to it’s 4G network – during the summer.

However, a statement from EE has been published by tech site Engadget, following a rumour report by MobileNews early yesterday, saying Facebook has recommended EE hold off releasing the First, while it works on improving Facebook Home.

Facebook Home is the launcher app which comes pre-installed on the HTC First, but is also available as a standalone app which can be downloaded for a select few devices from Google Play. Facebook states, “customer feedback” is the reason for the First’s UK cancellation, indicating it’s aware Home needs some work. We reviewed Facebook Home on the Galaxy S III recently and found it to be a flawed experience as it obscures so much of the Android operating system, it makes everything except Facebook rather awkward and annoying to use.

EE will be contacting anyone who has pre-ordered the HTC First over the coming weeks, but for now, anyone who wants the Facebook Home experience here in the UK will need a phone compatible with the launcher app. This list currently includes the aforementioned Galaxy S3, plus the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S4, HTC One, HTC One X, One X+ and the Sony Xperia ZL

Source: http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/blog/2013/05/24/uk-launch-of-the-htc-first-has-been-cancelled/

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Galaxy S4 reaches 10 million within it’s first month

SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 HITS 10 MILLION MILESTONE IN FIRST MONTH

Four Galaxy S4 smartphones sold every second

London, UK – May 23, 2013 – Samsung Electronics today announced that global channel sales of its Galaxy S4, a life companion for a richer, fuller, simpler life, has surpassed 10 million units sold in less than one month after its commercial debut. Launched globally on April 27, the phone is estimated to be selling at a rate of four units per second.

The Galaxy S4 sets a new record for Samsung, generating sales quicker than any of its predecessors. Sales of the Galaxy S III reached the 10-million mark 50 days after its launch in 2012, while the Galaxy S II took five months and the Galaxy S seven months to reach the same milestone.

“On behalf of Samsung, I would like to thank the millions of customers around the world who have chosen the Samsung Galaxy S4. At Samsung we’ll continue to pursue innovation inspired by and for people,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of the IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics.

The Galaxy S4 was developed to enhance the meaningful moments in our lives through its innovative features and superior hardware. It has the world’s first Full HD Super AMOLED display that showcases images at their very best on a 5-inch screen with 441ppi. Equipped with a powerful rear 13MP camera, the Galaxy S4 also boasts a Dual Camera function that allows simultaneous use of both front and rear cameras. The Galaxy S4’s new and innovative software features include Air View and Air Gesture for effortless tasks, while it also keeps people up-to-date with information about their health and wellbeing using S Health.

Samsung Galaxy S4 is available in more than 110 countries and will gradually be rolled out to a total of 155 countries in cooperation with 327 partners. Samsung is planning to introduce more colour variations to meet various consumer tastes and preferences. In addition to the currently available White Mist and Black Forest, new colour iterations will be added this summer, including Blue Arctic and Red Aurora, followed by Purple Mirage and Brown Autumn. UK availability on these colour variations is to be confirmed.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 BECOMES WORLD’S FIRST TCO CERTIFIED SMARTPHONE

Award recognises the sustainable qualities of newly released flagship handset

 London, UK – May 16, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced today that the Samsung Galaxy S4 is TCO Certified, the first smartphone to be awarded such an honour. TCO Development, an independent body that focuses on sustainability in the IT industry, found the Galaxy S4 was sustainably designed and manufactured and met customer demand for sustainable mobile products.

 “The demand for environmentally friendly products informed our decision making process when we were creating the Galaxy S4. We are delighted to be the first smartphone manufacturer to be TCO Certified as this validates our approach to sustainability,” said JK Shin, CEO & President, IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “This is the second significant certificate the Galaxy S4 has received since its release as we were also awarded Platinum ECOLOGO certification from UL. Our customers can trust that every device we release to the market is sustainable and environmentally friendly.”

To become TCO Certified a smartphone must meet requirements across a variety of criteria including social, environmental and economic viability. In the social category, Samsung demonstrated that it is committed to socially responsible manufacturing and is compliant with International Labour Organization and United Nation conventions. In the environmental category, it was found that the Galaxy S4 was free from many hazardous materials such as nickel, beryllium, and mercury which, if present, would have severely restricted its potential to be recycled at the end its lifecycle. In terms of economic viability, the power efficiency of the charger was praised, as was the smartphone’s industrial design which boosts reliability. 

 “TCO Certified Smartphones are designed to make it easier for smartphone buyers to choose products that have been designed with sustainability in mind. By certifying their smartphones, leading brands such as Samsung have a real opportunity to demonstrate that their products are helping advance more sustainable mobile solutions,” said Sören Enholm, CEO TCO Development.