![]() ![]() You then effectively use the Galaxy S4 to see what's on TV, with the ability change to a particular channel using the remote, save favourite channels as well as like or dislike particular programs. Using the preloaded Samsung WatchON app to set up this function takes less than a minute and the app also includes a free-to-air EPG that shows you what's on every digital TV channel in your area. ![]() There's a small infrared port built into the top of the phone that allows the Galaxy S4 to act as a remote control for your TV and other home entertainment devices. One of the best features of the Galaxy S4 is one of the least advertised. This handy feature allows you to run two apps on the screen simultaneously, though it only works with a selected range of apps. Some, like multi-window, you may end up using often. The latest version of TouchWIZ on the Galaxy S4 comes with wealth of new features. Not being able to edit the four home screen dock shortcuts (by default set to phone, contacts, messaging and Internet) is an annoying oversight. You can have up to seven home screen for widgets and app shortcuts, there are handy toggles for commonly used features in the notifications panel, including a brightness slider, and you can hide apps in the app drawer or choose to display them in a grid or list format. The basic interface of the Galaxy S4 is much the same as the Galaxy S III. The Galaxy S4 runs the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system, but is skinned with Samsung's own TouchWIZ UI overlay so it looks nothing like stock Android. All in all, he Galaxy S4's screen is one of the best we've seen on an Android phone. The screen has exceptional viewing angles and works well in direct sunlight, though we found the automatic brightness setting was often erratic. Like most new smartphone displays, it's bright, clear and displays superbly crisp text. The Galaxy S4's 5in, super AMOLED HD screen has a resolution of 1920x1080 and offers a pixel density of 441ppi. Below the screen is a raised, physical home button that feels firmer than its predecessor. The Galaxy S4's right mounted power/lock button is perfectly positioned for one-handed use, while the same applies for the left mounted volume rocker. The phone has a microSD card slot for expanding the 16GB of internal memory, and the battery is removable. The plastic build of the Galaxy S4 does hold two significant advantages. The glossy back of the phone is also slippery. We particularly dislike the look of the silver edging around the sides, which has a brushed-metal look but comes across as a poor looking imitation. Plastic may be a durable material but there's no denying that it feels much cheaper than the aluminium body of its competitors. The Galaxy S4 is also thinner and lighter than the Galaxy S III despite a larger screen.ĭespite minor cosmetic changes, the Galaxy S4 feels like a toy when compared to its biggest rivals, the Apple iPhone 5 and the HTC One. The sides of the Galaxy S4 feel much better than the Galaxy S III as they're flatter and squarer. Gone are the curved, back edges of the Galaxy S III, replaced by flat edges and a smaller bezel. Samsung has kept much of the design the same as only small details have changed. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |