Samsung to make smaller 4.3-inch S4 for US market

San Francisco: Samsung is making a smaller version of its flagship Galaxy S4 phone available in America next month. The screen will be 4.3 inches (10.9 centimeters) diagonally, compared with 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) for the regular S4. Nonetheless, the Mini version is still larger than the latest, 4-inch (10.16-centimeter) iPhones. [caption id=“attachment_1190649” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Samsung plans to make samller versions of its S4 phones for the US market. Pic: Samsung[/caption] Phone companies have been making their flagship devices in multiple sizes to appeal to a broad range of consumers. Some may prefer a smaller device that fits nicely in a pocket, while others want the larger text that comes with the bigger screen. AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and US Cellular will sell the Mini. Prices are likely to be about $100 with a two-year agreement. Samsung says a software update will make the Mini compatible with its new Galaxy Gear computerized watch. AP