Sammobile have leaked shots of the new S4.

The rumoured specs are –

– Exynos 5450 Quad-Core CPU clocked at 2.0GHz
– Mali-T658 GPU
– 2GB of RAM
– 4.99” SuperAMOLED FULL HD resolution (1080×1920) Display
– 13 Megapixel Rear Facing Camera
– 2 Megapixel Front Facing Camera
– Android 4.2.1 (Out of the box)
– Possible S-Pen

The S4 is the device Samsung believes will crush the new iPhone. It certainly doesn’t seem dramatically different than the S3, other than a spec bump on processor, ram, camera and possibly S-Pen. If the home button has gone this is a very good move. I never liked the S3 home button. Also, I just wonder how many people will want such a large object in their pocket or bag. It does seem though that 5 inch or higher devices are all the fashion. For me, the killer aspect of the S4 needs to be the manufactured material. Samsung needs to use aluminium or something sexy looking. Otherwise it’s just another plastic device that’s the same as every other plastic made phone

Of course, the leak could be a fake but we can only hope.

CES is near and there are leaks galore. What is clear is 5 inch plus phones are all the rage. Small is definitely out of fashion at the moment.

LG are releasing the Optimus G2, a massive 1080p 5.5 inch screen. It sure looks cool. I wonder what other surprises CES will hold.

Archos have just announced the TV Connect.

It future proofs your existing HDTV with this simple over-the-top box, with its a multi-gesture TV Touch remote with game control mapping providing a full multi-touch Android for TV experience. So suddenly you have Google Play store on your TV, video calling, Internet, Apps and Games with a game mapping tool, gesture controls, light wand control, as well as full keyboard for text entry.

The device has 8gb memory, a micro SD slot, HD camera, micro and normal USB slots, wifi, Ethernet, led notifications, mini hdmi , microphone and front camera. Archos have really nailed this one, and made the Apple TV box seem archaic.

I can’t wait to give this gadget a good road test. What do you guys think?

Google released the Nexus 4 smartphone at crazy low prices in either 8gb or 16gb varieties. As soon as the page went live it was out of stock.

This meant either stock levels were restrictive or it’s just sold millions and despite lacking an lte radio. Well some clever person at xda developers has worked out the actual numbers.

It is estimated that Google sold 375,000 Nexus 4 handsets. So is that number disappointing? I think so but considering how dreadful Google’s sales, logistics and customer service is, it’s not surprising these numbers are poor. Google need to take a leaf out of Apple’s book.

Personally after receiving shoddy Nexus 7 tablets and the worst after customer service, I would ever buy hardware direct from Google.

We all know Google Maps is one of the best free solutions available. Google in partnership with Kia, is bringing Maps in to the console of new Kias.

What’s even more interesting, is that Microsoft will no longer be powering the hardware. This move seems inevitable and I know Apple is also working on tighter vehicle integration with its devices.

I just wonder if there are any new issues with privacy, whereby Google know more about your movements and driving habits, and also whether the manufacturer declines a warranty repair, based on feedback from Google.

What do you think about having Google Maps in your car? Would you buy a Kia over another brand just to get Maps?