Samsung Galaxy S 4 videos show Group Play, camera, motion functions, and video help

March 26, 2013

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Samsung certainly seems to have sprung a leak with the new Galaxy S 4 device as we have seen the device's wallpapers, ringtones and S Voice app all find their way out into the wild. The latest batch of goodies from the Galaxy S 4 are four videos that will come preloaded on the devices to help new owners get acquainted with some new features. Hit the break to see the videos.

The Camera

One of the “standard” apps that Samsung spent some time adding new functions to for their new device is the camera. Samsung added the ability to do a picture-in-picture type function that utilizes both the front- and rear-facing cameras at the same. This lets users embed images from both lenses into a single picture or use both cameras during video conferencing sessions. The camera is also able to embed audio data in a picture file.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQHi_d7-y8Q

Group Play

Extending the S Beam concept, for the Galaxy S 4 Samsung has added a function called Group Play. This lets users share multimedia files in real time rather than transferring them between devices and each person watching or listening on their own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtOJl5IIf7E

Motion Detection

One of the features that owners of Samsung Galaxy Note II devices get to enjoy is the ability to hover the S Pen over the screen to trigger pop-ups of information, previews of data, or to perform some actions. For the Galaxy S 4, Samsung is taking this to a new level. First, they have enabled this functionality just using a finger – no S Pen required. The ability to use the “Air” functions has expanded to some other apps like the phone, where gestures can be used to answer the phone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o74lZNYkJ4

Video Help Demo

The final video is supposed to be from a Video Help Demo. It is not entirely clear what Samsung may eventually show with this particular video as it appears only a short portion is available. The portion that is available does continue the “Life Companion” message and branding that Samsung is implementing with this device.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhG5GpQy75s

source: SamMobile

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Raised in North Carolina, Jeff Causey is a licensed CPA in North Carolina. Jeff's past Android devices include an HTC EVO, a Samsung Note II, an LG G3, and a Motorola Moto X Pure Edition along with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. He currently uses a Samsung Galaxy S8 and (very rarely) a Nexus 7 (2013). He is also using a Verizon-branded Motorola Moto Z Play Droid supplied by his job. Jeff used to have a pair of Google Glass and a Moto 360 Sport in his stable of gadgets. Unfortunately, his kids have all drunk the Apple Kool-Aid and have i-devices. Life at home often includes demonstrations of the superiority of his Android based devices. In his free time, Jeff is active an active runner usually training for his next marathon, owns a Mazda MX-5 Miata, and plays Dungeons & Dragons. Jeff has three grown kids and a golden retriever.