The 9 "Sense"ors of Samsng Galaxy S4 explained!

So you have been pining for this octa core beauty to come in your hands soon?

What would you say if your friends asked you what is so special about this device?

Well for starters you could tell them about the 9 Sensors and their functions in the new Samsung Galaxy S4.

Temperature/humidity sensor, a new addition to the GALAXY S4, identifies temperature and humidity levels in the surrounding environment through a small hole located at the base of the smartphone. It then visually displays what the optimal comfort levels are for the user on the S Health screen.

The accelerometer measures the smartphone’s movement and is used as a Walking Mate, serving as a passometer that counts the number of steps a user has taken.
The barometer ascertains the atmospheric pressure of a user’s current location and determines the altitude. This is especially handy when the user is walking on inclined planes, such as a hill or mountain, because the barometer can accurately calculate how many calories are burned according to the atmosphere pressure and altitude.

The RGB Sensor, located on the top-left of the screen, measures the intensity of the light and is applied to the Samsung Adapt Display, which optimizes screen brightness and sharpness. As a result, eye fatigue is reduced when the user reads e-books or enjoys diverse applications.
The gesture sensor recognizes hand movements by detecting infrared rays that are reflected from the user’s palm. This sensor was applied to the Air Gesture function of the GALAXY S4, allowing users to accept a call, change songs, or scroll a web page up and down all with a wave of their hand.
The proximity sensor recognizes situations where the user places the smartphone close to his or her face. It can immediately make a phone call and turn off the screen to prevent unnecessary touch interaction while the user is on the phone
Air View allows the user to preview the content of an email, S Planner, image gallery or video without having to open it, just by hovering their finger over the item. It works thanks to Finger Hovering technology activated by measuring electric currents that change when the user’s hand is in close proximity to the touch screen. First debuted with GALAXY Note II, this is the first time the technology can be used without an S Pen.

Voice recognition technology was adopted for the S Translator and S Voice Drive. For the GPS that is activated by voice based on S Voice Drive, a geomagnetic sensor is used for precise bearing determination.

Finally, the Samsung Optical Reader uses Optical Character Reader (OCR) technology to recognize text and automatically recognizes information using the camera including e-mail, website addresses, telephone numbers, and QR codes. It then suggests useful follow-up functions such as translation, search, text message, email and call.
And Finally, The GALAXY S4 has a Micro Controller Unit (MCU) that activates the Application Processor (AP) only when needed and makes it possible to control the sensors without activating AP

This seems to be an interesting set of features in an Flagship device, with rumors that it will launch for a price tag below 40000 INR. 

We have to waith and watch for now!!