More Samsung Galaxy S IV images and video appear as launch date nears

Samsung leaked the shadowy GS IV image (left) on Twiter while some purported shots of the front and back show a great similarity to the GS IIIBy Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Samsung's done a laudable job keeping the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S IV under wraps, but four days away from the Galaxy S IV's supposed launch and we have seen some new images of the flagship smartphone.

Samsung flashed a little hint on Twitter today as to what the Galaxy S IV will look like with what looks like familiar beveled rounded corners and a speaker grille that's not unlike the Galaxy S III. Online forum from China Sammy Hub showed off front and rear photos of what it could be the Galaxy S IV. The design is unremarkable, although familiar and in lockstep with the rest of the current batch of Samsung mobile devices.

Above is a video by istevecom on YouTube showing what they claim to be the first hands-on of a Samsung Galaxy SIV (i9502) from China Unicom. The battery, front, side and back of the device can be clearly seen. The demo also goes through various screens and features including the camera for stills and video. The 'Next Big Thing' is Looking very much like last year's "Big Thing," the Galaxy S III. 

More Samsung Galaxy S IV coverage:

Samsung Galaxy S IV specs and benchmarks leaked

Samsung's Galaxy S IV smartphone to launch in March 14th in live streamed event

New screenshots of Samsung Galaxy S IV confirm Smart Scroll and Smart Pause features

Sources:

Samsung via Twitter

Sammy Hub via Mashable

BBS.52samsung.com via YouTube

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