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When it unveiled the Galaxy Gear, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 earlier this month, Samsung said that its new smartwatch is currently only compatible with the new Note phablet and tablet. It said that support for Galaxy S4 and other devices will come after Android 4.3 update for them is released, which is expected to happen next month. However, it appears that the basic functions of Galaxy Gear are already functional with the Galaxy S4, regardless of the fact that the official update that is going to bring compatibility hasn’t been released yet.

A video has surfaced online which shows off the Galaxy Gear’s basic functions working fine with the Galaxy S4. The smartwatch connects to the smartphone without any problem. Basic functions such as changing clock theme, reminder alerts, picture transfer and control of music playing on the smartphone all work. However, at this point in time, app support only appears to be working with the Galaxy Note 3. Regardless, the new smartwatch already offers basic connectivity with the Galaxy S4 right now. Samsung has reportedly started testing the Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S4 and other devices, it is expected to release the update, which will bring Galaxy Gear compatibility in its entirety, next month.

Galaxy Gear’s Basic Functions Already Compatible With Galaxy S4 original content from Ubergizmo.

I’m going to try to write this without mentioning the gold iPhone 5s.

Samsung just took the wraps off of two gold-themed Galaxy S4 smartphones: Gold Pink and Gold Brown. Both options are seemingly cosmetic updates to Samsung’s Android flagship.

I can’t do it.

This news comes just two weeks after Apple revealed the gold iPhone 5s. And if recent reports are correct, the demand for the gold version is higher than Apple expected. Of course Samsung wanted in on the action.

To Samsung’s credit, planning and announcing a smartphone cannot happen in two weeks. Not even for Samsung. But Samsung likely follows the Apple rumor mill even more closely than the fanboys and likely knew with a high degree of certainty that a gold iPhone was in the pipeline. Samsung had plenty of time to prep their own model.

So far, Samsung is only showing this off to the United Arab Emirates market. As The Verge points out, Nokia also offered a gold phone there. It’s unclear at this point if the model will hit elsewhere. Samsung is likely looking to Apple and the iPhone 5s to make that decision for them.

So, you have just decided to jump aboard the Samsung Galaxy S4 bandwagon after all this while, making sure that everything runs fine and dandy without missing a beat from a slew of reviews which you have read online. What are you to do with a spanking new smartphone? First things first, of course, which is to make sure that this particular smartphone gets the adequate amount of protection through a decent smartphone case. LifeProof might have just the thing for you with a couple of new cases, the LifeProof nuud and fre which were specially developed for the Samsung Galaxy S4.

This would mean that Samsung Galaxy S4 users are able to gain the same enjoyment as with other waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof and snow proof protection LifeProof cases. The LifeProof cases which were developed for the Samsung Galaxy S4 are capable of delivering robust protection so that your handset will be able to withstand any environment in a sleek, slim form factor, where it boasts of a clear back that will highlight the phone’s actual color. The case itself was specially designed so that it can easily slip in and out of pockets, delivering ultimate portability.

The LifeProof nuud case for Samsung Galaxy S4 will allow users to touch the actual smartphone display so that you can gain all of the touchscreen benefits. As for the LifeProof fre, it will deliver a built-in scratch protector for those who want additional screen protection. The LifeProof nuud and fre cases for the Samsung Galaxy S4 will not gimp your Galaxy S4 in any way, where it delivers full device functionality, including complete touchscreen functionality, volume control access and easy use of home and back keys. Shutterbugs can also breathe easy, since both front and back cameras can also be used at any time you want. The nuud and the fre for Samsung Galaxy S4 will arrive in black from next month onwards, retailing for $89.99 and $79.99, respectively.

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[ LifeProof delivers nuud and fre cases for Samsung Galaxy S4 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Samsung is yet to release a Tizen powered smartphone. Tizen is the company’s homegrown operating system, Samsung says that it views Tizen as a simple alternative to Android. The first device powered by this OS is expected to be released in October. Samsung is also expected to share more details about the OS at its developers’ conference, which takes place this October. Tizen 2.0 release might take place this year, but Tizen 3.0 is currently slated for 2014. Not much is known about the features of next year’s Tizen update, but as per the images obtained by Tizen Indonesia, this is how the update looks like on a Samsung Galaxy S4.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Powered By Tizen 3.0 Spotted original content from Ubergizmo.

The lines of convergence devices get blurred yet again in Europe with the official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE edition, where this particular device was built based on their hugely successful smartphone range, with the critically acclaimed Galaxy S4 Zoom getting a nice kick in the butt thanks to the introduction of LTE capability. With an LTE connection, you would not want to look back at 3G which will then seem to work as though it is positively slow! Of course, all of the features which were central to the Galaxy S4 Zoom such as the revolutionary Zoom Ring will be available on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE edition as well.

With the Zoom Ring, it offers a simple manner to access all the device’s key features thanks to a single, intuitive control system. These features will include In-Call Photo Share that enables users to capture and send an image directly to whomever they are talking to in a quick and easy manner, not to mention letting the Zoom Ring deliver instant access to the Quick Launch and Shortcut features. I guess after using this for a while, you would not really miss the traditional manual zoom method.

Just to make sure that you are able to capture stunning photos regardless of the situation, the Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE edition will carry an industry leading 10x optical zoom with a 16 megapixel BSI CMOS Sensor, Optical Image Stabilization and Xenon Flash. Regardless of your skill level, the Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE ought to be a decent performer in most photo shooting conditions. There is also Photo Suggest that uses GPS to pinpoint the location of the photographer, while Samsung’s popular Smart Mode lets you select from a bunch of pre-set modes in order to ensure that you capture the best photo possible all the time. Other specifications include Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and Touchwiz support. Expect the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE edition to arrive on a range of networks including Deutsche Telekom, Tele2, Telia Sonera and Orange.

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[ Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE edition arrives in Europe copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]