Samsung Galaxy S4: the manufacturer explains the lack of FM radio

-Samsung told a Russian website the reasons for the lack of FM radio module in its Galaxy S4. An even more surprising that FM radio feature was present for a long time in the vast majority of smartphones from the Korean manufacturer absence.
Since almost time immemorial, Samsung smartphones an embedded FM radio function. However, the Korean manufacturer has seen fit to ignore it in the Galaxy S4. A decision that was obviously not to the liking of those who frequently use the FM radio rather than through applications that allow the same result, but consume data.

 

When asked about this by the Russian site Hi-Tech.Mail, Samsung has not failed to give an explanation. Here it is, translated from Russian:

     "Our studies show an increase in the interest of our customers solutions for digital broadcasting, especially for listening to music through social networks or on YouTube channels. The flagship (note: the Galaxy S4 so) our products focus on users who use digital content, served in modern formats and channels. '

For the Korean manufacturer, it seems to be there in a somewhat convoluted way of saying that no FM radio integrate because fewer and fewer people use it and the technology is now obsolete . And speculating a bit, we can also say that the extreme thinness of the Galaxy S4 is no stranger to this situation. To achieve 7.9 mm thick, Samsung may have had to sacrifice a few components, the radio chip ...