The Samsung's auditing brand new Galaxy S4 will impress you. It has got a endless parlor tricks.

The smartphone is the highly anticipated successor to the Galaxy S III, even if some of the new features come off as "look what we can do" as opposed to "look how we can make your experience better."

If we want to answer a call or skip a song with the wave of your hand, go right ahead. Want to pause a video by looking away from the screen? You can do that, too. Did someone walk in front of your family just as you were capturing the perfect pose? Poof - the interloper can be made to disappear from the picture. You can also use your phone as a remote control for your television - whether the TV is from Samsung or not - and receive recommendations of what to watch.

Samsung's latest phone is loaded with so many stunts that the company wisely starts folks out with a "learn about key features" wizard. Newbies can also go with a newly enhanced "Easy Mode" home screen, with a simpler layout and bigger icons than the standard screens. An improved notifications panel can also make it a little easier to tame the device.

And moreover, Samsung's battery is removable; you can always carry a second unit with you. And though the company doesn't sell extended batteries, it's likely that higher-capacity third- party batteries will be available.

And not only that, Sprint sells the 16GB version of the Galaxy S4 for $249 with a two-year contract, but new customers who switch to the network will get an additional $100 credit. AT&T sells the phone for $199.99 with a contract while T-Mobile offers it with a down payment of $149.99 and $20 per month for 24 months ($630 in total). Sprint's plans start at $79.99 per month for 450 minutes of talk time and go up to $110 for unlimited talk time.

With its sharp and feature-rich camera, innovative gestures and powerful apps, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is the most impressive smartphone on the market today. We also like that Samsung delivers a rich full HD 5-inch display in a fairly light (albeit plastic) chassis. The only real strike against the S4 is its average battery life, though you should be able to upgrade its battery or carry a spare.

Those looking for a brighter screen and better sound should consider the HTC One, which also sports a more premium (but heavier) aluminum design. However, if you're looking for the best combination of features ever in a smartphone, look no further than the Galaxy S4.