Telstra launching Galaxy S4 with Cat4 4G (150 mbps) on November 12

Want faster internet speeds than what your current 4G-enabled smartphone allows? Telstra might just be looking to take care of that for you, as according to AusDroid’s sources, the carrier will be launching a new variant of the Galaxy S4 that supports Cat4 4G, which will offer theoretical speeds of up to 150 mbps.

This variant will probably be the one that has the Snapdragon 800 chipset inside, as that is the only SoC that currently supports Cat4 4G (also called LTE-Advanced). Other specs should remain the same, including a 5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, 13-megapixel camera, 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage and microSD slot, 2,600mAh battery, and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom for AT&T official, launching November 8th

We knew the Galaxy S4 Zoom was headed for an AT&T launch, and today the carrier has officially announced that it will be carrying Samsung’s camera-cum-phone, with availability set to begin from November 8th. The price has been set at $199 on a two-year contract, or $25 a month on AT&T’s Next program; you’ll also get a free Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with the phone, as part of the carrier’s ongoing free tablet deal, and a $100 Promotion Card if you trade-in an eligible device.

Nexus 10 and Google Play Edition Galaxy S4 to get Android 4.4 KitKat in the coming weeks

Today, Google finally unveiled the long-awaited Android 4.4 KitKat update to the public. And as with every new Android update, it brings quite some changes and improvements over the prior Android version. The new Android 4.4 KitKat update brings improved memory management, a ton of security enhancements, battery life optimisations, a unified SMS and IM system in Google Hangouts, new phone app, Full-screen immersive mode, Low-power audio playback capability and much more.

AT&T giving free Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 with Galaxy S4, S4 Active, Note II, and Note 3

Does Samsung have too many unsold tablets lying around? That certainly seems to be the case, as after Woot, who’s giving away numerous Galaxy Tabs on a discount, AT&T launched an offer as well – anyone who buys a Galaxy S4, S4 Active, Note II, or Note 3 on a new two-year contract this holiday season will get a free 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3. You’ll be able to add the tablet to an existing Mobile Share plan for $10 more per month, or get a separate data plan if you choose.

The deal will be available both online and in retail stores, and kicks off from today itself. Hit the break for the press release from AT&T.

Sprint now rolling out Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S4

Verizon surprised everyone by becoming the first carrier to roll out the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4, and now Sprint is following in Verizon’s footsteps – Galaxy S4 users on Sprint’s network can now upgrade to the latest version of Android over the air, and get new features such as faster performance (thanks to TRIM support), Galaxy Gear support, improved camera firmware and features, KNOX functionality, and other minor improvements and tweaks.

Australian retailer Dick Smith selling Galaxy S4 in blue, pink, and purple

The Galaxy S4 is still a powerhouse of a smartphone, and the only Samsung flagship available that can easily fit in your pockets and give some semblance of ease of use with one hand. Now, folks in Australia looking to purchase the S4 and stand out a bit from those who already own one can head over to retailer Dick Smith Electronics, where the device is available in Arctic Blue, Purple Mirage and Pink Twilight, in addition to the standard White Frost and Black Mist colors.

Verizon Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 update could be rolling out today

Samsung announced on 28 October that the Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S III, Note II and the S4 would begin rolling out in the US in the coming weeks, and it looks like the Verizon variant of the Galaxy S4 could begin receiving it from today itself. The update’s details were listed on Samsung’s and Verizon’s website, showing the build number VRUEMJ7 and a release date of October 28th, though Verizon’s support website still points to a previous update as being the latest one.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 camera app ported to Galaxy S4

While the Galaxy S4′s camera packed the highest amount of features of any smartphone when it was launched, it has since been superseded by the Galaxy Note 3, which adds in a few more, including Surround Shot, which is Samsung’s take on the 360 panorama mode (Photo Sphere) that Google introduced in Android 4.2. Now, thanks to a few developers over at XDA, Galaxy S4 owners can enjoy all those new features as well, as the camera app from the Note 3 has been ported over to the S4.

Leaked documents reveal U.S. Android 4.3 update schedule for Galaxy S III, Note II, S4 and S4 Active

After the Galaxy S4 receiving Android 4.3 update in Europe and Asia, many U.S. customers who bought their devices from different carriers started to wonder when will they receive the new update, as most of the time carriers take a lot of time before rolling out a new update. Thanks to geek.com, we now have exact dates on which U.S. network providers will start rolling out Android 4.3 for the Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Active. The Android 4.3 update will also add Galaxy Gear support to the device, as well.

Xtorm launches solar-powered 3000mAh battery pack for Galaxy S4

We’ve got everything we could possibly want on our smartphones these days, everything except good battery life, which makes accessories like battery packs a rather attractive buy. If you’ve been looking to extend the usage times on your Galaxy S4, then Xtorm’s Solar Power Pack could be the best and most, um, juicy battery pack you’ll get – it adds an additional 3,000mAh battery to your Galaxy S4, and this add-on battery is chargeable through a solar cell.

More than 40 million Samsung Galaxy S4 units sold worldwide

The Galaxy S4, Samsung’s first 1080p flagship, has been quite a success in the market, reaching milestones of 20 million and 30 million units in two and four months respectively. The growth in sales has slowed down since then, with only around 5 million units said to have been shipped in August, and according to Samsung CEO JK Shin, more than 40 million Galaxy S4′s have been sold worldwide since its launch.

Galaxy S4 with Snapdragon 800 and LTE-A arrives in Europe

It looks like those in European nations will soon be able to buy a Galaxy S4 that’s as fast and quick as all the recent Android flagships, including Samsung’s own Galaxy Note 3, as the Snapdragon 800-powered Galaxy S4 has made its way to Europe, ending its South Korean exclusivity. The upgraded variant comes with four processor cores clocked at 2.3GHz and also supports LTE-A connectivity (up to 150mbps), though the latter is something that’s not yet available almost anywhere in the world.

Android 4.3 available for Galaxy S4 (I9500) in India

Indian Galaxy S4 owners can now update their devices to the latest Android OS update. The update is available via OTA (in batches) and Kies, which you can use to download it if you can’t wait for the OTA to hit your device.

The update is understandably big and brings in lots of new features which you can find below.

Samsung Galaxy S4 sales dropped to 5 million in August

The recent rumor about Samsung officially announcing the Galaxy S5 in January may or may not turn out to be correct, but the reasoning behind the rumor – less than expected sales of the Galaxy S4 – might have some truth to it. According to Hong-Kong analytic firm Counterpoint Research, Samsung saw a drop in the Galaxy S4′s sales to around 5 million in August, down from a peak of 7 million in June.

Samsung offering free replacements to Galaxy S4 users with swollen batteries

Last week, word broke out that some users had an issue wherein the battery on their Galaxy S4 was swelling up and losing its ability to hold charge for long, with our coverage of the matter seeing quite a few comments confirming the same from many of our readers. According to a statement released to Trusted Reviews, Samsung is aware of the issue and is offering free replacement batteries to those affected.