Samsung will be launching the newest version of its flagship handset, the Galaxy S IV, later today. The device is rumored to be a big improvement, with a larger, higher-resolution screen, and to possibly have some hotly anticipated new features, such as eye-scrolling. What does this event mean for Apple (AAPL 0.53%)? In this video, Motley Fool tech and telecom analyst Andrew Tonner tells investors that while this certainly won't break Apple by a long shot, it does increase the pressure for Apple's next innovation to be a big one.
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What Does the Samsung S IV Mean for Apple?
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Does this major new handset launch for Samsung up the stakes for Apple?
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