Verizons Galaxy S4 up for preorder starting tomorrow

[huskur]

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S 4 up for pre-order starting tomorrow

I am still on the fence on this phone. I have the Note 2 so I don't know if its worth changing. We will see

 

[EL Lacost]

Do you know when the actual release will be? Doesnt it release 1 or 2 weeks after preorder?

Rise Phoenix Rise

 

[danDroid]

I'm trying to get my hands on one of the AT&T versions, they may hit stores this weekend!

 

[huskur]

Do you know when the actual release will be? Doesnt it release 1 or 2 weeks after preorder?

Rise Phoenix Rise

I will take a S.W.A.G. (scientific wild a$$ guess) and say the 2nd or 3rd week of May

 

[jseah]

More recent information said that Verizon announced it will be officially released on May 30th.

 

[wicked]

More recent information said that Verizon announced it will be officially released on May 30th.

Do you have a link to the announcement?

 

[danDroid]

I don't think an official release date has been announced, but the rumor is May 30th.

Do you know when the actual release will be? Doesnt it release 1 or 2 weeks after preorder?

Rise Phoenix Rise

 

[jseah]

Do you have a link to the announcement?

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/24/verizons-samsung-galaxy-s4-arrives-in-stores-may-30-for-199-after-rebate/

They quoted a tweet by someone who works in Verizon PR.

 

[wicked]

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/24/verizons-samsung-galaxy-s4-arrives-in-stores-may-30-for-199-after-rebate/

They quoted a tweet by someone who works in Verizon PR.

Thanks!

 

[Dalvik_Cache]

Do you know when the actual release will be? Doesnt it release 1 or 2 weeks after preorder?

Rise Phoenix Rise

It should be about 2 weeks from pre-order.

 

[Dalvik_Cache]

Here is the official VZW Announcement Link: https://twitter.com/VZWnews/status/327071601143201793

The phone will be $249 with a $50 mail-in rebate.

Here are the official specs:


Description
The Samsung Galaxy S 4 adds power and simplicity to your routine, so you accomplish more, experience more and live more. This 4G LTE smartphone responds to your gestures, shares with others easily and lets you effortlessly get things done. Android 4.2 Jelly Bean provides serious power, letting you enjoy advanced features in a sleek, elegant design. Equipped with a 13-megapixel, premium point-and-shoot camera and 5-inch full HD display, the Galaxy S 4 provides a stunning way to capture and view your world.
Features:



Accessibility
· MicroUSB Connector
· Mobile Hotspot capable
o Connect up to 10 devices in 4G
o Connect up to 5 devices in 3G
· Multi-Language
o Chinese
o English
o Korean
o Spanish
· Set-up Wizard
· TTY/TDD compatible

Bluetooth
· Bluetooth Profiles
o 4.0 Bluetooth Wireless
o Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP-Stereo)
o Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
o Audio/Visual Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP)
o Audio/Visual Remote Control (AVRCP)
o Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP)
o Human Interface Device (HID)
o Object Push for vCard & vCalendar
o Personal Area Network Profile (PANP)
o Serial Port Protocol (SPP)

Display & Input
· Airview: Preview emails or enlarge content & photos with your finger barely hovering over the screen
· Gorilla Glass 3 by Corning
· Standard & Starter Mode display options
· Touchscreen
o TouchWiz

Form Factor
· Ambient Light Sensor
· Form Factor
o Bar Style Design
· HDMI Out (Requires MHL Adapter - Mobile High Definition Link)
· Headset Jack
o 3.5mm

Health & Safety
· Hearing Aid Compatibility
o M3

Internal Hardware
· Processor Quad Core
o 1.9 GHz Quad Core - Snapdragon 600

Location Based Services
· VZ Navigator

Messaging
· Messages
o Picture
o Text
o Text to Speech
o Threaded
o Video Messages
· Speech to Text Feature

Music & Audio
· Amazon MP3 downloads
· Audio/Music Formats Supported
o AAC
o AAC+
o AAC+ Enhanced
o AMR-NB/WB
o EVRC-
o FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec )
o MP3
o Ogg
o WMA
· Create & Manage Playlists
· Download
o MP3s from Amazon Music Store
· MP3 Capable
· Speakerphone

Operating System
· Android
o 4.2 - Jelly Bean

Technology
· 4G SIM Card compatible
o Requires Micro SIM
· Accelerometer
· Device Software Update
o GOTA (Google Over The Air)
· Integrated Google Services
o Calendar
o Google+
· Near Field Communications Support (NFC)
· Proximity Sensor
· S-Beam
· e911


Applications & Software
· Amazon Kindle e-Reader
· Backup Assistant Capable
· Geo-Tagging
· Google Apps
o Chrome Web Browser
o Gmail
o Google Calendar
o Google Maps with Street View
o Google Now
o Google Search
o Google Talk w/ Video Chat
o Latitude
o Maps Navigation
o Voice Actions
· Group Play
· ISIS Mobile Wallet (requires compatibile SIM)
· NFL Mobile
· S Health
· S Translator
· S Voice
· Samsung Hub
· Task Manager
· Verizon Mobile Security
· Verizon Tones
· Viewdini
· Wireless Emergency Alerts

Camera
· Camera Aperture
o f/2.2 aperture
· Camera Flash
o Yes
· Camera Front Facing
o 2.0 Megapixel Front Camera
o 720p HD video recording
· Camera Options
o Auto Flash
o Auto focus
o Camcorder
o Digital Zoom
o Dual Shot - Take pictures and video simultaneously with the front & rear camera
o Eraser Mode
o Face detection
o Flash
o Panoramic mode
o Preview Mode
o Share Shot
o Touch-to-focus
· Digital Zoom
· Face to face video chat
· Image Editor
o Crop
o Edit
o Rotate

Expandable Memory
· Removable Memory
o MicroSD up to 64GB

Global Options
· Global
o Ready for use in over 220 countries
· Global / Data Roaming Set to Off by default

Insurance
· Device Insurance Available
o TEC Coverage
o WPP Coverage

Internet & Browser
· HTML Browser
· Youtube

Memory & Hard Drive
· Onboard Memory (Actual available/formatted amount may be less)
o 16 Gigabyte
· Onboard RAM Memory
o 2 Gigabyte RAM

Misc
· Data package options
o Data packages (Basic / Smartphones)
o Share Everything

Network
· 1xEVDO
· 4G Capable
· 4G LTE - 700MHz
· CDMA
o 1900/800 MHz
· GSM/EDGE
o 850 900 1800 1900MHz
· Global GSM
o Dual Band 900/1800 Mhz
o Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900 mHz
· Rev A Capable
· Simultaneous Voice and Data in 4G
· UMTS 900/2100
· UMTS/HSPA: 850/900/1900/2100MHz

Pictures & Video
· HD Video Recording capable
o 1080P
· Photosharing: Picasa
· Video Formats
o 3G2
o 3GP
o AVI
o DivX
o FLV
o H.263
o H.264
o MKV
o MPEG-4
o VC-1
o VP 8
o WMV

Tools
· DLNA Wireless sharing of pix/videos/music w/ other DLNA compatible devices
· Visual Voice Mail
· Voice Recorder
Specifications:


· Bluetooth Profiles
o 4.0 Bluetooth Wireless
o Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP-Stereo)
o Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
o Audio/Visual Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP)
o Audio/Visual Remote Control (AVRCP)
o Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP)
o Human Interface Device (HID)
o Object Push for vCard & vCalendar
o Personal Area Network Profile (PANP)
o Serial Port Protocol (SPP)

Display & Input
· Airview: Preview emails or enlarge content & photos with your finger barely hovering over the screen
· Gorilla Glass 3 by Corning
· Standard & Starter Mode display options
· Touchscreen
o TouchWiz

Form Factor
· Ambient Light Sensor
· Form Factor
o Bar Style Design
· HDMI Out (Requires MHL Adapter - Mobile High Definition Link)
· Headset Jack
o 3.5mm

Health & Safety
· Hearing Aid Compatibility
o M3

Internal Hardware
· Processor Quad Core
o 1.9 GHz Quad Core

Location Based Services
· VZ Navigator

Messaging
· Messages
o Picture
o Text
o Text to Speech
o Threaded
o Video Messages
· Speech to Text Feature

Music & Audio
· Amazon MP3 downloads
· Audio/Music Formats Supported
o AAC
o AAC+
o AAC+ Enhanced
o AMR-NB/WB
o EVRC-
o FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec )
o MP3
o Ogg
o WMA
· Create & Manage Playlists
· Download
o MP3s from Amazon Music Store
· MP3 Capable
· Speakerphone

Operating System
· Android
o 4.2 - Jelly Bean

Technology
· 4G SIM Card compatible
o Requires Micro SIM
· Accelerometer
· Device Software Update
o GOTA (Google Over The Air)
· Integrated Google Services
o Calendar
o Google+
· Near Field Communications Support (NFC)
· Proximity Sensor
· S-Beam
· e911


Applications & Software
· Amazon Kindle e-Reader
· Backup Assistant Capable
· Geo-Tagging
· Google Apps
o Chrome Web Browser
o Gmail
o Google Calendar
o Google Maps with Street View
o Google Now
o Google Search
o Google Talk w/ Video Chat
o Latitude
o Maps Navigation
o Voice Actions
· Group Play
· ISIS Mobile Wallet (requires compatibile SIM)
· NFL Mobile
· S Health
· S Translator
· S Voice
· Samsung Hub
· Task Manager
· Verizon Mobile Security
· Verizon Tones
· Viewdini
· Wireless Emergency Alerts

Camera
· Camera Aperture
o f/2.2 aperture
· Camera Flash
o Yes
· Camera Front Facing
o 2.0 Megapixel Front Camera
o 720p HD video recording
· Camera Options
o Auto Flash
o Auto focus
o Camcorder
o Digital Zoom
o Dual Shot - Take pictures and video simultaneously with the front & rear camera
o Eraser Mode
o Face detection
o Flash
o Panoramic mode
o Preview Mode
o Share Shot
o Touch-to-focus
· Digital Zoom
· Face to face video chat
· Image Editor
o Crop
o Edit
o Rotate

Expandable Memory
· Removable Memory
o MicroSD up to 64GB

Global Options
· Global
o Ready for use in over 220 countries
· Global / Data Roaming Set to Off by default

Insurance
· Device Insurance Available
o TEC Coverage
o WPP Coverage

Internet & Browser
· HTML Browser
· Youtube

Memory & Hard Drive
· Onboard Memory (Actual available/formatted amount may be less)
o 16 Gigabyte
· Onboard RAM Memory
o 2 Gigabyte RAM

Misc
· Data package options
o Data packages (Basic / Smartphones)
o Share Everything

Network
· 1xEVDO
· 4G Capable
· 4G LTE - 700MHz
· CDMA
o 1900/800 MHz
· GSM/EDGE
o 850 900 1800 1900MHz
· Global GSM
o Dual Band 900/1800 Mhz
o Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900 mHz
· Rev A Capable
· Simultaneous Voice and Data in 4G
· UMTS 900/2100
· UMTS/HSPA: 850/900/1900/2100MHz

Pictures & Video
· HD Video Recording capable
o 1080P
· Photosharing: Picasa
· Video Formats
o 3G2
o 3GP
o AVI
o DivX
o FLV
o H.263
o H.264
o MKV
o MPEG-4
o VC-1
o VP 8
o WMV

Tools
· DLNA Wireless sharing of pix/videos/music w/ other DLNA compatible devices
· Visual Voice Mail
· Voice Recorder
Specifications:

Mode:
All Digital

Color:
Black or White

Size:
5.38H x 2.75W x 0.31D

Weight:
4.59 oz

SAR Rating:
0.75 W/kg Body: 1.39 W/kg

Screen Resolution:
HD Super AMOLED 1920 x 1080 441ppi

Usage Time:
Up To 17 Hours

Standby Time:
Up To 12 Days

Screen Size:
5.0 "


Included With Device:
· Global Support Brochure
· Product Safety & Warranty Guide
· Quick Reference Guide
· RF Brochure
· Standard 2600 mAH Lithium Ion Battery
· Stereo Headset
· Wall/USB Charger


Note: I just realized that I may have copied/pasted 2x... Sorry about that. I just spent too much time formatting it, and sanitizing URLs to start over again. Sorry!

 

[wicked]

Note: I just realized that I may have copied/pasted 2x... Sorry about that. I just spent too much time formatting it, and sanitizing URLs to start over again. Sorry!

Fixed it for ya. Description and accessibility was on there twice.

 

[Dalvik_Cache]

Fixed it for ya. Description and accessibility was on there twice.

Yay! Thx very much. You rock.
View attachment 62402

 

[wicked]

^ no problemo and thanks for posting full specs.

 

[jseah]

Looks like Verizon is only going to carry the 16 GB model. I guess they feel that they are charging enough that people won't want to pay more just to get more memory.