Samsung is expected to show the world the Galaxy S4 at their "Unpacked" media event in New York this evening.
Today's the day, people. Are you ready to finally what actually made it into the S4? In case you aren't, we've put together a little overview of all the crazy things that have surfaced about the phone in the months leading up the big announcement:
The Leaks:
First and foremost, a poster from a Chinese forum has released pictures and video (which can be seen below) of what they claim is a Galaxy S4 prototype earlier this week. Based on the video, the S4 looks very similar to the S3, but sports a slightly larger 5-inch screen and dual-SIM card support. While the evidence is far from definitive, this is as close to proof as we'll get prior to the announcement.
Meanwhile, a set of new videos on The Verge show off the phone's rumored eye-scrolling and "Smartpause" features, along with the phone's new unlock screen.
Eye Tracking:
If the rumor mill proves correct, than Samsung's next phone will include new software that will automatically scroll as readers' eyes move down the screen. According to the New York Times, Samsung has filed patents for both "Eye Scroll" and "Eye Pause" features, which would allow for easier mobile reading, if not increased eye-strain. A set of demo videos leaked today show both features in action.
Improved Camera:
The Samsung Galaxy S4 may feature an improved, 13-Megapixel camera. Both the Galaxy S3 and the iPhone 5 have an 8-Megapixel camera.
Bigger, More Efficient Display:
The S4 may feature a 5-inch Green PHOLED display, a new power-sipping version of Samsung's HD OLED screen. According to iTechPost, the new display is 25 percent more energy-efficient than AMOLED screens Samsung has used in the past, while also pushing brighter colors across the board.
North America Will Get the Best Version:
According to Bloomberg, the North American model may sport a Qualcomm quad-core processor, while other regional models may come with Samsung's own "octa-core processor." Apparently Americans feel multi-tasking is more important than other markets, as the switch may been made with that in mind.