Samsung Galaxy SIV is here

Ladies and gentlemen  it seems like just yesterday that we awaited for the launch of the Samsung GSIII. Just a few hours ago, Samsung USA launched the much hyped and hence much anticipated Samsung Galaxy SIV. Much has been speculated and the rumor mill was a buzz with speculations of what the 4th generation SGX would look like, functionality and even what kind of heat it will bring to its competition, you the likes of iPhone V, HTC One and the Sony Xperia Z.

From the what we have heard at the launch, Apple is not safe and neither is the rest of the competition even some of the features being hyped are just the magnification of stock android features found even in lower end Sony 2012 devices.

Now for some more gritty details, software features, and hardware specs on the GS4:

• 16, 32, and 64 GB storage options
• Micro SD slot for expandable storage up to 64 GB
• 2 GB of RAM
• 441 ppi screen resolution
• Samsung would not comment on the processor speed, but did say it will vary by region.
• 4G LTE (where available)
• Fitness app called S Health that monitors your steps, diet, etc. There's also an optional Nike FuelBand-like accessory that connects via Bluetooth.
• ChatOn app for screen sharing with other Galaxy devices
• "Smart Pause" feature that stops a video from playing when you look away from the screen
• Voice commands while driving via a Bluetooth connection with your car

TYPESmartphone

OPERATING SYSTEMAndroid (Jelly Bean [4.1])

SCREEN SIZE4.99 inches

INTERNAL MEMORY16 GB

CARRIERS (US)AT&T, Sprint-Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon / Alltel, Other

DIMENSIONS5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in

WEIGHT4.59 oz

RELEASED2013-04