If news sources are to be believed, Samsung is set to launch its Galaxy S4, the latest of its flagship, in 30 countries on April 26, 2013 simultaneously. Until the launch date comes, let us know about the innovative features that are added in this new smartphone. This latest version is said to be packed with various features, apps and improved Android OS. Plus, you’ll love the overhead view and even its ability to track your fitness level. Let’s find out all the exciting new features this smartphone has to offer.
Dual camera functionality
Galaxy S4 has a dual camera functionality that allows you to capture videos and images using both cameras. The front camera has a capacity of 2MP and the rear camera has a capacity of 13MP, both of which are good for taking your desired photos and recording videos. Now you can easily capture your own photos without worrying if you’re aiming the camera correctly. Also, you can capture a video of your own while looking at yourself in the camera.
Rivals like LG added a similar feature, but Samsung added an improved ability to resize and position images from cameras. This results in a split screen view and even changes the screen size of the image that appears on your screen. Additionally you also have the option to change the shape of your head into an oval, faded or heart-shaped for fun.
Get around easily
Scrolling through multiple links and accidentally clicking the wrong one is frustrating. Now Samsung offers you the function of Smart Scroll and Smart Pause. These functions allow you to scroll up or down the list by looking at the screen without having to touch it. Also, tilting the phone forward or backward allows you to quickly scroll through the list. The Smart Pause feature allows you to pause a video as soon as you take your eyes off it.
smart call
When you drive, your phone is docked. If you’re working in the kitchen, your phone is kept on the kitchen counter while you’re busy mixing the cake batter and it immediately starts ringing. If you’re driving, you can’t answer your phone and if you already have your hands full with something, you can’t pick up and answer either. With Samsung Galaxy S4, you don’t have to pick up your phone and answer it. Smart Call functionality allows you to accept a call by waving your hand over the device and automatically turn on the speakerphone. Plus, you can enjoy switching songs in your playlist with the wave of your hand and using gestures to flip through tabs when you’re browsing.
Aerial view
On Galaxy Note II, the S pen is used when you hover the pen over the screen. Galaxy S4 does not require any external S Pen Stylus; you can perform the same gesture by holding your finger on a specific area where you want to perform the Air View functionality. In addition, this feature also allows you to enlarge thumbnails in your image gallery, video and email preview is also easier by performing the scrolling gesture. Hold your finger on the screen and preview web browser tab thumbnails.
S-features
Sometimes it happens that you are interacting with multiple people online or in your emails and some may reply in their own native language. Converting messages and emails is easier with S Translator which allows to decode 9 languages to English or your own native language for your convenience.
Translator S can even convert voice input to the desired language for easy communication. Hold the microphone to your mouth and speak, the voice input is translated so you can play it back for the person.
If you are a fitness fanatic or have a need to monitor your health, the S Health function will come in handy. This app allows you to track calories burned while walking and even monitors caloric food intake. In addition, the phone has built-in sensors that allow you to record the temperature and humidity level of the environment or even a room.
TV control
The infrared port on your Samsung Galaxy S4 allows you to take full control of your TV and with the WatchOn feature you get additional benefits. It is now possible to search for content on Media Hub Video, check the TV schedule, buy or download a copy of your favorite TV show.
group activities
For all of you who enjoy competing in games against your fellow party members or competing against your network of friends, the Party Play feature is a surprise. Touch your phones for activities including streaming a song, competing in a game together (Gun Brothers or Asphalt 7), or playing loud music by turning your friend’s phone into speakers for a stereo effect.
Delete extras within a shot
Often, just when you’re ready to take your best vacation shot, someone or something comes between your camera and the person you’re photographing. Removing extras from the image is easy with Eraser shot. For example, you’re taking a photo of your child at Disney Land when suddenly someone runs by as you click. This will result in a blurry image and spoil the shot. With Draft shooting mode, you can erase it from the frame to enhance the image by capturing what you want.
Store business card details
You may have faced a situation where you put someone interesting at a party and exchanged business cards, but before you could write down the details, you lost the card. This can be removed with the Photo Reader app. No need to manually enter details anymore, just click on the business card photo and within seconds the photo is transformed into editable text. All this is possible thanks to optical character recognition technology that allows you to read words printed on the sheet of paper or on the business card. Even if the card is printed in a foreign language, the S Translate function helps to translate the text.
Sort images easily
When he travels, he has a habit of clicking numerous pictures as a souvenir. Later you are left with the tedious job of classifying them according to time and place. The Story Album feature allows you to get rid of this tedious task. As soon as you click on a bunch of images, a message to create a new album will be displayed. Give the album a name, choose a cover photo, and your images will be stored in this new album. In addition, you also have the option to upload them to Facebook. If you want the photographic prints, you have the option for Blurb to send them directly to print.
