Although the Samsung Galaxy S4 line is getting a bit dated when measured in smartphone years and the Galaxy S5 is slated to be announced later this month, that isn't stopping Samsung from trying to keep buyers interested in the devices. Their latest move is the release of new Black Edition versions of Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S4 mini. The Black Edition is intended to create a “premium design” choice for consumers. Physically, Samsung is changing the back cover and bezel to a leather-like high quality textured material similar to that found on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or some of their recent tablet devices. Samsung is also packaging up these versions in special packaging and they will come with black accessories like the power adapter, data cable and headphones.
Along with the physical differences from normal versions of the devices, the Black Edition phones will come preloaded with eight special wallpapers and some new ringtones.
According to Samsung's announcement of the Black Edition versions, the devices will be available in “select markets” some time during February. They did not provide any pricing information.
source: Samsung Mobile
