The Samsung Galaxy smartphone lineup has been dominating the tech news cycle for the past month as the company continues to trickle out new hardware under the name as the flagship smartphone picks up steam in the market, reportedly selling more than ten million units in the last month.
The latest in Galaxy S4 news, leaked today by Unlockr, hints at a potential release date for the more rugged version of the handset known as the "Galaxy S4 Active." This is a full-sized version of the hugely popular Galaxy S4 but with a more durable outer body, perfect for the clumsier smartphone user who might put their phone through some high-risk situations.
A picture of the Galaxy S4 Active was leaked in a metallic gray with an AT&T backing. It will reportedly be available in a teal. However, the most interesting part about the pictures is the date appears on the smartphone's home screen. It has caused many to believe this is Samsung's way of announcing the product will be hitting the market on June 21, one day after its press event in London.
The Galaxy S4 Active is not the only Galaxy product to make headlines recently. Speculation about the younger cousin to the 5-inch screen behemoth, the Galaxy S4 Mini, has been rampant since its announcement recently. Details of the phone are mostly a mystery, however, the The International Business Times reports a clue for the phone's price may come from Russia.
The website Hi-Tech Mail listed the smartphone at 19,990 Russian Rubles, roughly $630. While it is true Russia typically has some of the highest prices for smartphones, the full sized S4 costs 29,990 rubles. In other words, if these prices are true and uniform, it is possible the Galaxy S4 Mini could be half the price of its older version. U.S. fans are wondering if they'll see a possible $300 S4 Mini.
Initial U.S. Price suggestions put the phone at $800 unlocked, with the device starting at $630 off contract. The S4 Mini is expected to have more details about it released at the press event in London on June 20 along with the possible announcement of the Galaxy S4 Active.
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