Samsung’s next-generation S Pen could see significant improvement, as the Korea-based manufacturer has just purchased a five percent stake in Wacom, the leading producer of graphic tablets, for 5,344,687,960 Yen or roughly $58.5 million. In case you’re unaware, Samsung’s pressure-sensitive digital stylus (S Pen) for its Galaxy Note line of smartphones and tablets has...
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Yesterday, the first photos of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet leaked out for public consumption. Today, we have even better, more revealing pictures to examine. Appearing on a French blog, the new images show the 8-inch tablet sized up next to the 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II smartphone, with both S Pen digital...
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At a Huawei retail shop in Guangzhou yesterday, executive Richard Yu showcased the upcoming Ascend Mate phablet and its mind-boggling 6.1-inch 1080p Full HD LTPS display (361ppi). That easily trumps the Samsung Galaxy Note II’s 5.5-inch 720p screen. Huawei’s smartphone-tablet hybrid was previously rumored to feature a 1.8GHz HiSilicon K3V3 quad-core processor, 4,000mAh battery,...
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In this video, we unbox the Samsung Galaxy Note II for Verizon Wireless (SCH-i605). This Android smartphone-tablet hybrid, or “phablet,” is also available on all major US carriers, including Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as many worldwide mobile providers. It’s the same device showcased in a recent Samsung commercial featuring NBA superstar LeBron...
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LeBron James, NBA superstar and reigning MVP, appeared in a new commercial promoting the Samsung Galaxy Note II Android smartphone during TNT’s broadcast of the Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat basketball game tonight. The lengthy ad, which can be viewed in the embedded video above, shows King James using the popular phablet (phone-tablet hybrid)...
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Samsung posted a quartet of new promotional videos for the Galaxy Note 10.1 Android tablet. Labeled Express Your Ideas, Be a Creator, Enhance Your Creativity, and Design on the Go, the clips total around 9 minutes of footage in which Samsung showcases the tablets’ S Pen stylus-optimized features. Check them all out below.
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Samsung just posted an official hands-on video demo of the upcoming Galaxy Note II on YouTube. It’s quite long at over 13 minutes, so you may want to grab some popcorn and a tall glass of your favorite beverage if you decide to check it out above. Video Description: This is the first hands-on...
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Today, at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked press conference at IFA 2012, Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Note II Android smartphone-tablet hybrid, or “phablet” for short. “Last year at IFA, we launched the GALAXY Note, which opened a new category of smart mobile devices. This year, again at IFA, I am proud to announce the...
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Through previous rumors and leaks, we learned that Verizon is planning to release the Optimus Vu as the LG Intuition soon. Well, now we have a press shot of the device, and it may or may not contain a rumor-worthy hint. As you can see in the leaked image above, the screen of the...
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It’s been apparent for quite a while that Verizon Wireless intends to release a version of the LG Optimus Vu in the US, especially since it’s been spotted in the wild and at the FCC in recent months. Well, now we know what it will be called and how much it will cost consumers....
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It seems Verizon is finally poised to bring an awkwardly designed, ugly phablet (phone + tablet) to the US market. Today, some in-the-wild photos emerged of the same device that recently hit the FCC for its proper certifications. No, it’s not the Samsung Galaxy Note, a device that actually has some aesthetic appeal and...
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The Sprint LG Viper 4G LTE Android smartphone will receive an update that includes the new QuickMemo feature on July 16th. QuickMemo gives users the ability to easily jot down memos or notes by finger without having to open another application. Read on for a full explanation from Sprint, then view a pair of...
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When Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 10.1 Android tablet at Mobile World Congress in February, we actually experienced mixed emotions about the device. We were thrilled to hear it came with the S Pen capacitive stylus and a multi-screen functionality feature that allows multitasking two apps side-by-side. However, we were rather disappointed to hear...
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Here’s a look at the accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S III Android smartphone. C-Pen (capacitive stylus) Holder and Battery Charger (charges spare too) Wifi Display Hub (projects image to HDTV over WiFi/HDMI) Flip Cover (full body case) S Pebble (music accessory) Source: MobileFun via SlashGear
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Peter the elephant plays with a Samsung Galaxy Note The Samsung Galaxy Note Android smartphone may have an abnormally large 5.3-inch display, but you won’t find Peter the elephant complaining. As you can see in the video above, Peter is able to play musical instruments, swipe through photos, and even paint using a capacitive...
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