The next next big thing is almost here?
Editors' note: This piece was originally posted on January 24, 2013. We'll continuously update the roundup until the device's official launch. Please let us know if we missed any rumors ourselves.
Considering the popularity and success of the Samsung Galaxy S3, it's understandable that whispers of its successor (presumably called the Galaxy S4) are circulating. From iffy launch dates to spec upgrades, CNET tracks all the talk and rounds up the latest GS4 rumors here.
February 25, 2013
The invitations are out
Samsung issued the formal invitations for New York
Galaxy S4 reveal. As expected, it will take place March 14, at 7 p.m. ET. It also will be live-streamed on Samsung Mobile's YouTube page.
Visa on the Galaxy S4
Samsung said it would use Visa's PayWave mobile payment applet in its future devices and partner with Visa to make it easier for customers to tie their Samsung handsets to a financial institution and Visa account. While not referenced specifically, the Galaxy S4 will be the flagship product for Visa's program, according to a person familiar with the partnership.
February 24, 2013
March 14 will be the big day
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain Samsung confirmed that it would host a "Samsung Unpacked" event in New York on March 14 where it would unveil the Galaxy S4. Samsung told CNET that it is also was considering embedding its new security software, Knox, into the handset.
February 18, 2013
Or maybe it's March 14
Russian analyst and rumor-meister Eldar Murtazin told Sammobile that the Galaxy S4 will come on March 14, which is one day earlier than a previous rumor suggested. Sammobile also speculated that Galaxy S4's specs would include an Exynos 5 Octa (8-Core) CPU, Mali-T678 (8-Core) GPU, 4.99-inch SuperAMOLED display, 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear camera with 1080p video capability, 2-megapixel front facing camera, and
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
February 6, 2013
March 15 presser in the works
Doubling down with its April sale date prediction, SamMobile is reporting that Samsung will hold a March 15 press event to unveil the handset. Citing a "trusted insider," the site said it should expect a presser invitation after MWC finishes. Here's hoping -- because there's nothing sadder than waiting for an invite to the coolest party of the year and staring down an empty mailbox instead.
Maybe we'll see it in March
Throwing his hat into the "March debut" ring is an analyst from Canaccord Genuity named T. Michael Walkley. He predicts that Samsung will launch the handset during that month to extand its market share lead during that quarter.
February 1, 2013
Scratch that September rumor; you won't see it at MWC after all
According to a source who spoke to CNET, it looks like the Galaxy S4 will be absent at Mobile World Congress this year. Instead, the company will probably put on its own event just for the device, similar to what it did last year with the S3 in May.
January 23, 2013
You may get your hands on the GS4 in April
It's always interesting when rumors start ball-parking a release date, but SamMobile does one better and gives an exact date: Tax Day. Not only did the outlet report its launch day will be on April 15, it also said the phone will have a larger 2,600mAh battery.
Samsung's Youm flex display at CES 2013. Will it be featured in the GS4?
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James Martin/CNET)
December 6, 2012
Superstrong, bendy display?
Reuters reported that the new Galaxy phone may be equipped with a flexible, ultra-tough touch screen. Although this sounds far out, we've seen firsthand what Samsung can do with its flexible Youm display. That's not to say it'll definitely come to the market any time soon, but it is evident that the company is working with such technology.
December 4, 2012
It will get plenty of spec bumps
A 5-inch 1080p HD display, Android 5.0, and a 13-megapixel camera? Several S4 rumors from news outlets like Asiae.kr are popping up, reporting that the new handset is going to get several upgrades in hardware and software. With these rumors, a lot of cryptic code names are being associated with the handset as well, including the stale model number "Samsung GT-I9525" and the mysterious "Project J" label.
September 17, 2012
You'll see it in February, at MWC 2013
According to a "company official" cited by the Korea Times, Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy S4 at this year's Mobile World Congress. MWC is a popular and global tech conference where many mobile companies debut their latest devices.
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