Samsung Galaxy launch event blog

Join Dan Kline as he live blogs the Samsung press event where the the latest incarnation of the Galaxy smartphone will be introduced.

We're at the one hour countdown before Samsung opens the curtain and shows us the new Galax 4.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 9:58:57 PM
This is like christmas day for me #galaxy #s4

by Semere via twitter 3/14/2013 10:00:43 PM
RT @dominicru: Press line for #Samsung #Galaxy4 launch. Jesus. http://vine.co/v/bd63JqLWZEv

by moira0101 via Vine 3/14/2013 10:00:56 PM
The crowd is gathering. Waiting to enter #thenextbigthing. #Samsung http://wireflylive.tumblr.com/image/45370663392

by Wirefly via twitter 3/14/2013 10:05:19 PM
2nd row for the Samsung S4 event! #TheNextGalaxy #UNPACKED @ Radio City Music Hall http://instagr.am/p/W2sYlsI7QU/

by CeaseTheDay via Instagr.am 3/14/2013 10:27:03 PM
Music has started on the Samsung feed, but, we're still 30 minutes away.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 10:31:31 PM
tuned in for samsung galaxy s4 - quite possibly going to be my next ph upgrade from htc sensation :D #samsung

by mizticNZ via twitter 3/14/2013 10:39:06 PM
So far, our readers have told us they want more memory, better battery and less plastic from the S4. #unpacked.

by MadBennett via twitter 3/14/2013 10:41:43 PM
The intros are starting. Announced just called for people to take their seats.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 10:56:41 PM
"Places for the top of show"

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 10:59:22 PM
Let's see what they bring us with #TheNextGalaxy, just more power or real innovation? #unpacked http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDXILsX7_QI&feature=player_embedded

by Xurxo Legaspi via twitter 3/14/2013 11:00:07 PM
time to see what this #galaxys4 is all about #samsung #timessquare #unpacked #galaxysiv

by smisa via twitter 3/14/2013 11:00:15 PM
Show is about to begin #TheNextGalaxy #Unpacked

by 2Phat2Tech via twitter 3/14/2013 11:02:19 PM
RT @SamsungMobile: Live @TimesSquareNYC where we're getting ready for #UNPACKED. #TheNextGalaxy http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFWQ_10CMAA5K4k.jpg

by PassTheChicken_ via Pbs.twimg 3/14/2013 11:02:25 PM
Not sure what the hold-up is, but swinging music is still playing.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:03:52 PM
by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:04:43 PM
Announcer just said "the show will begin in a few minutes."

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:05:45 PM
RT @AlphaCubeGH: Ok I'm hoping the GS4 comes with the Tap-to-top feature incorporated in many more apps (especially browsers). #UNPACKED

by trowjay via twitter 3/14/2013 11:06:00 PM
Not sure keeping hundreds of thousands of people online waiting (not to mention the press in person) is a great idea.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:09:00 PM
Starting to see angry posts in the Twitter feed...

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:10:46 PM
Here we go...dramatic countdown.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:11:22 PM
Commercial that leaked earlier playing first.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:11:42 PM
Gettin my geek on!! :D #Samsung #Unpacked #GS4 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BFWn2E-CcAEkDn5.jpg

by Roy Shankland via Pbs.twimg 3/14/2013 11:12:05 PM
Introductions happening now.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:12:29 PM
Host doing a bit with the little kid from the commercial. It's forced awards show style banter.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:13:09 PM
Host told an awful joke. He's finally getting to the Galaxy.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:13:53 PM
President and head of IT for Samsung on stage now.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:14:06 PM
JK Shin.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:14:23 PM
JK Shin now on stage #UNPACKED

by dadamoski via twitter 3/14/2013 11:14:42 PM
He's addressing the rumors and speculation. Talking about how they listened to customers to create the product.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:15:18 PM
Samsung: "We listen to you, to provide us with what you think a smartphone should provide you in life" #Unpacked

by WinstonSih via twitter 3/14/2013 11:15:30 PM
#GalaxyS4 #Unpacked "Good evening everyone!" lol'd at the crowds awkward silence

by CORYBARK3R via twitter 3/14/2013 11:16:06 PM
He's talking about how cool it would be if your phone can take a picture with you in it. He's also alluding to the "eye-scroll" feature that has been reported.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:16:44 PM
"Imagine touchless interfaces" - JK Shin seems to be referring to eye-controlled scrolling #unpacked #thenextgalaxy

by NZ PC World via twitter 3/14/2013 11:17:52 PM
Touchless interfaces, group play, smart scroll/pause, s health..JK Shin I am liking what you're talking about #unpacked

by iAmAztek via twitter 3/14/2013 11:18:10 PM
seems like .@samsungmobile committed to making a smartphone to help people with their tasks and productivity #TheNextGalaxy #Unpacked

by Device Critique via twitter 3/14/2013 11:18:40 PM
He just introduced the phone.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:19:29 PM
A video is playing that isn't showing much. Music is very dramatic.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:19:49 PM
He's holding a white one and a black one -- at first glance, they look like every other phone.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:20:27 PM
Rolling out in 155 countries. Available in 3G and 4G.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:21:14 PM
RT @AshtonLeeHudson: #TheNextGalaxy is not a huge changer in ways of design . . but innovation in technology it shall be. #Unpacked

by kaulvimal via twitter 3/14/2013 11:21:30 PM
Ahh the SG4 looks EXACTLY the same. And Samsung user mocked the iPhone. Obviously the could steal a new case in time
#unpacked #Apple

by ClintBertenshaw via twitter 3/14/2013 11:21:47 PM
JK is done.

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:22:07 PM
Marketing guy talking with unfunny host. New phone is "slimmer and stronger."

by Dan Kline, Boston.com 3/14/2013 11:23:35 PM
I hope smart scrolling & smart pause in Galaxy S4 are features that actually work, not like smart stay that never worked for me #unpacked

by AraQadir via twitter 3/14/2013 11:23:42 PM