The Unboxing of My New Samsung Galaxy S4! I Just Got An Upgrade On Efficiency!

“Disclosure: I am participating in the Verizon Ambassadors SE Voices program and have been provided with a Samsung Galaxy S4 in exchange for my honest opinions about the product.”

 The moment my phone arrived.

Recently I had shared that I would be participating in an ambassador program called the Verizon Ambassadors SE Voices. As part of this, I was provided a device in order to share some of the latest products and services offered through Verizon Wireless.

They gave the members of our group a list of smart phone options to choose from, and since I already had a Samsung Tablet I figured the learning curve for me would not be so bad if I went with the Samsung Galaxy S4.

I actually would be completely upgrading from a basic phone plan to a smart phone, so this truly was an adventure for me.

When the phone came, I was super excited and a little intimidated. Frankly I was afraid I was going to break the thing. However, I opened up the package and laid my eyes on a beautiful piece of equipment. I pulled it out and plugged it in. The next day, I turned it on and logged into my WI-FI to play around with it.

I couldn’t make calls or texts since I was upgrading to Data usage, but I did get G-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram up and running on it immediately.

The wait for full use was over relatively fast, and through a few phone calls and a trip to the local corporate store, the friendly staff at Verizon Wireless got me set-up. Sending my first text on this phone and making my first call was such a great feeling.  The screen is nice and large and it is so easy to navigate.

I think what excited me most about this change was the ability to take clear photos on the go that are ready to upload.  I just got an upgrade on efficiency since there is no need to bring along my camera to every event.

A low light photo with the Samsung S4.

With 3 kids, there are so many moments I want to capture and now I am ready. Not to mention, there are so many beautiful photo ops all around and I am loving the outdoor photos it takes.

 An outdoor photo with the Samsung S4.

I am still discovering all the neat features this phone has to offer, but so far I am really impressed by Pattern Lock security, Air Touch, ease of use, and quality of phone calls. Plus, I got the alarm set-up last night which is a little thing that truly makes a difference in this busy mom’s life.

The tutorial videos at Verizon for the Samsung Galaxy S4 have really come in handy for me. 

Learning how to use my phone at verizonwireless.com/samsunggalaxys4videos.

Do you have a Smart Phone? What aspects of your life does it make easier? What is your favorite App?

As I discover more and more options on the Samsung Galaxy S4, I’ll be sure to share. I’m excited to start using the built-in calendar, checking out S Health, along with playing with existing apps and downloading some new ones.

FFM