Samsung Galaxy S4 reportedly set to launch in April

The Galaxy S franchise has emerged as a true competitor to 

the iPhone, and garners as much hype and anticipation as 

Apple's marquee smartphone. While early iterations of the 

Galaxy S phone faced a slow start, the Galaxy S3 catapulted 

out of the gate as a smash hit, and has held up remarkably 

well even as other competitive phones have faded. The 

phone has helped propel Samsung into the top spot among 

handset vendors.


The Galaxy S4 -- which ultimately might be branded Galaxy 

S IV -- will feature wireless charging as a key feature. But 

unlike other smartphones such as the Nokia Lumia 920 or 

Droid DNA, the service won't be built-in. Users will have to 

buy a kit with a wireless charging station and replacement 

cover, according to the report.

The next Galaxy S phone will also reportedly feature a larger 

2,600 mAh battery, compared with the Galaxy S3's 2,100 

mAh battery.

With a launch date in April, SamMobile said Samsung could 

hold its own event in March, or possibly unveil the 

smartphone at Mobile World Congress, which begins in late 

February. The Galaxy S3 was unveiled at a Samsung event 

in May last year.

Even if the April 15 launch date holds true, that doesn't 

necessarily mean the Galaxy S4 will make its way to the U.S. 

at that time. As with the Galaxy S III, the phone may launch 

at different times depending on when the U.S. carriers want 

to release the phone, which could vary from days to weeks.