News - Samsung releases teaser video for Galaxy S4 smartphone

[Brewster0101]

S2 was dropped but I believe there was plenty of stock around as you could get it for £21 a month recently. I think the S2+ is mainly the same anyway!

S2 has in theory been replaced by the S3 Mini in Europe. But in the Asian markets there is a S2 LTE that is quite new. I believe we will not see this variant here.

[TooNice]

Now, if they could manage it so that the lower-spec cores are used 90% of the time and the higher-spec ones only fire up if something like a game is launched, then it could dramatically improve battery life... I've no idea how feasible that is though, if at all.

I wonder if it would be as dramatic as you are expecting. When looking at my battery life usage, over 70% is due to the screen, even when I game. Admittedly I like my screen really bright if not maxed.

Lets face it, we only expect a days life now from a smart phone. Want a better battery, buy a Nokia 6310 - on ebay....

We may expect it, but I want more. And sometime need more when travelling long distance, or going on long hikes. Without giving up the smartphone functions.

A day of battery life is not a deal breaker, but a larger battery, or the possibility to fit a larger one, along with SD card expansion can be a deal maker for me. They are the two things I like most about the S3.

[iamlorro]

We may expect it, but I want more. And sometime need more when travelling long distance, or going on long hikes. Without giving up the smartphone functions.

A day of battery life is not a deal breaker, but a larger battery, or the possibility to fit a larger one, along with SD card expansion can be a deal maker for me. They are the two things I like most about the S3.

SD card definitely. With HD video recording, apps (which are bigger now graphics are improving) a fair bit of music... You expect me as a high end user to be happy with 16/32 GB?!

Previously I would have said a user replaceable battery too, but I never made use of that with my desire HD... I'd wireless charging starts to gain traction then you'll be able to top up... But at the moment it seems to be a high end option/function.

[TooNice]

Actually, I'd add water resistance too. I guess that I am looking for a smartphone that is usable in multi-days hikes/camping.

[TheAnimus]

Actually, I'd add water resistance too. I guess that I am looking for a smartphone that is usable in multi-days hikes/camping.

Well sony are doing that a lot, but the battery life is a bit poor.

However Nokia, with their new resistant covers for the 620, you could buy for £150 sim free a handset which would do, sadly the offline maps only have roads, not OS. (My 620 lasts 3days+ with battery saver on)