Galaxy S4

Speck SmartFlex View Case Review

Film fanatics and video chatters rejoice — the SmartFlex View Galaxy S4 case with a stand is here. This sleek, protective Galaxy S4 case has a retractable stand that pops in and out with a simple snap and is perfect for both portrait and landscape viewing. It’s the Galaxy S4 case that truly stands out—SmartFlex View. The SmartFlex View is made from a soft matt rubber that is smooth to the touch, w...[Read More]

Otterbox Symmetry Series Case Review

Otterbox’s new Symmetry Series Case is marketed as the style you want, the protection you need. As many of you will be aware Otterbox are famous for their heavy duty cases, such as the Commuter Series Wallet case we reviewed a few weeks ago. Now with the Symmetry series they claim you don’t have to choose between a protective case and a stylish one. Does the Symmetry case really let yo...[Read More]

Otterbox Commuter Series Wallet Case Review

We’ve reviewed quite a few wallet cases in our time, all of which have followed a very similar folding front cover with card slots design.  Otterbox have come up with a wallet case that breaks this mold, so read on to see how this version for the S4 stacks up.   Design This case comes in two parts – a rubber inner-layer and a hard polycarbonate shell.  The phone slips into the rub...[Read More]

Urban Armor Gear Maverick Protective Case Review

UAG Composite Cases feature a hard outer shell and a soft impact resistant core. The unique shape of the case also provides structural rigidity while minimizing size and weight. They are available in a variety of colours for a range of devices – this review is of the Translucent Ice-Black Maverick version for the Samsung Galaxy S4.   Design   You can tell from the photos that this ...[Read More]

TYLT S4 Energi Sliding Power Case Review

The TYLT Energi Sliding Power Case for the Samsung Galaxy S4 is a case with built-in 2350mAh battery which can significantly extend your overall battery life. On opening the Energi packaging you are presented with a standard micro-USB cable and not one case, but three. There’s a choice of two slim-line plastic cases (one coloured and one black) which have a slit along either side so they can...[Read More]

Zenus Masstige Color Point Leather Case Review for the Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung have taken a lot of flak for their liberal use of plastic for the outer shell of their devices, and for me this has been getting worse with the shiny plastic back on the S4 feeling cheaper and less grippy than my previous S2 with it’s textured back.  It seems they’ve finally started to take a little notice, with the recent Galaxy Note 3 and Note 10.1 2014 edition having a synth...[Read More]

Editorial: Why a Nexus S4?

  As usual there were a lot of rumours around what might be announced at this year’s Google I/O, and as usual most of them where wrong. Since we’ve yet to see any impact of Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility, there was a strong rumour that we might see some confirmation of the fabled Motorola X phone. There was even some talk of a Nexus 5. However it wasn’t unti...[Read More]

First Impressions Of The Samsung Galaxy S4

Opinions will undoubtedly vary with the Droid Horizon team, but this is my personal take on the yesterday’s Samsung unveiling of the Galaxy S4. The Hype and Unpacked Event The teaser videos with that Jeremy Maxwell kid and his glowing box was beyond lame.  This kid is Samsung’s Wesley Crusher or Jar Jar Brinks (depending on your preference).  After watching this kid on stage and listen...[Read More]