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Watch and learn: Epic 50-minute video demos connecting the Galaxy Note II to any and all

Watch and learn: Epic 50-minute video demos connecting the Galaxy Note II to any and all

We saw a connectivity demonstration set with the Galaxy S III, and now the Samsung Galaxy Note II is on tap. This time the demo is even more comprehensive, and will be a great go-to video to...

posted: 29 Oct 2012, 05:53

Samsung posts videos showing off key Galaxy Note 2 features

Samsung posts videos showing off key Galaxy Note 2 features

Trying to make up your mind about the Galaxy Note 2? Samsung released a trio of videos showcasing key features to try and tempt you to open your wallet...

posted: 25 Oct 2012, 15:48

Samsung GALAXY Note II to launch via U.S. Cellular on Friday, pre-orders end tomorrow

Samsung GALAXY Note II to launch via U.S. Cellular on Friday, pre-orders end tomorrow

U.S. Cellular has announced that the Samsung GALAXY Note II will be launched on Friday October 26 which means that pre-orders end when the sun sets on Thursday; as we would expect, the pricing for...

posted: 24 Oct 2012, 19:54

Watch some amazing digital painting done with the S Pen on the Galaxy Note II (video)

Watch some amazing digital painting done with the S Pen on the Galaxy Note II (video)

We noticed that the new S Pen Samsung has included with the Galaxy Note II, is much more responsive and ergonomic to hold than the bendy stick in the original Note, but we didn't know it was that...

posted: 23 Oct 2012, 03:05

Samsung Galaxy Note II vs Galaxy S III vs LG Optimus 4X HD benchmark comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note II vs Galaxy S III vs LG Optimus 4X HD benchmark comparison

We wanted to check out quickly who's boss when it comes to cold hard benchmarking, and staged a three-way fight with the other quad-core processor on the market - NVIDIA's Tegra 3, as found in the LG Optimus...

posted: 12 Oct 2012, 07:56

Samsung unleashes the Galaxy Note II source code, let the modding begin

Samsung unleashes the Galaxy Note II source code, let the modding begin

If you are the tweaking type, you'd love to hear that Samsung just let the Galaxy Note II kernel source code in the wild for some fresh air, ready to be kidnapped by the ROM hackers lurking around the XDA-Devs forums....

posted: 08 Oct 2012, 06:39

That was quick: Samsung already updating all Galaxy Note II units with the multi-window mode

That was quick: Samsung already updating all Galaxy Note II units with the multi-window mode

Users are reporting that they have installed the newest XXALIJ1 Galaxy Note II software from Samsung, and it has brought on that multitasking regime that allows you to run to apps at once...

posted: 05 Oct 2012, 05:55

Samsung GALAXY Note II offers

Samsung GALAXY Note II offers "Smart Rotation"

Besides "Smart Stay," which uses the front-facing camera pn the Samsung GALAXY Note II to keep the screen on as long as you are looking at it, "Smart Rotation" also uses the front-facing camera on the phablet to make sure the screen is oriented...

posted: 02 Oct 2012, 20:28

Some Galaxy Note II units are shipping without the split screen multitasking feature

Some Galaxy Note II units are shipping without the split screen multitasking feature

Don't be surprised if your Note II doesn't come with the multiwindows mode that Samsung demoed recently. It allows you to split the giant 5.5" screen, and use it for two apps instead of one at a time,...

posted: 02 Oct 2012, 08:06

Samsung GALAXY Note II now available from three UK carriers

Samsung GALAXY Note II now available from three UK carriers

As expected, the Samsung GALAXY Note II is now available in the U.K. for Vodafone, O2 and Three; the sequel to the Samsung GALAXY Note adds a slightly larger screen, faster processor and a host of new features from Samsung

posted: 01 Oct 2012, 13:22

Samsung Galaxy Note II

Samsung Galaxy Note II "breaking of" video ready: drop test to make you cringe

We've always been curious how the Galaxy Note II with its gargantuan 5.5-inch display will fare in a drop test, but were too flaky to do it with our own unit, so here it is, your Moment of Zen...

posted: 01 Oct 2012, 09:29

Samsung shows off the multiwindow feature and more on Samsung GALAXY Note II video

Samsung shows off the multiwindow feature and more on Samsung GALAXY Note II video

Samsung has released a video showing off all of the new features on the Samsung GALAXY Note II including the multiwindow feature which allows the user to have the ulimate multitasking experience by...

posted: 30 Sep 2012, 19:47

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Samsung's "Next Big Thing" to be revealed in the Big Apple on October 24th

Back in the waning days of August, just prior to the the IFA show in Berlin, Samsung introduced the Samsung GALAXY Note II; it looks like another event for the device is being planned for the U.S. with new invitations...

posted: 27 Sep 2012, 13:14

Samsung's JK Shin launches the Note II in Korea, says he's meeting with Google today to fend off Apple

Samsung's JK Shin launches the Note II in Korea, says he's meeting with Google today to fend off Apple

Samsung executives have scheduled a sitdown with Google today to make a coherent strategy for the Android patent wars with Apple, it seems... Samsung Mobile's head, JK Shin,...

posted: 26 Sep 2012, 06:58

It's official: Samsung Galaxy Note II launches in the U.K. on October 1

It's official: Samsung Galaxy Note II launches in the U.K. on October 1

Well, well, well... well, well! What do we have here - an official release date for the Note II, for the U.K. at least! Samsung has come out to announce that the phone which has it all will launch on October 1,...

posted: 25 Sep 2012, 06:36

Samsung GALAXY Note II confirmed for Canadian launch

Samsung GALAXY Note II confirmed for Canadian launch

Three Canadian carriers have confirmed that they will be launching the 5.5 inch Samsung GALAXY S III phablet although specific dates were not disclosed; the sequel to the wildly popular Samsung GALAXY Note is expected to hit the U.S....

posted: 24 Sep 2012, 16:50

Samsung Flip Covers to come bundled for the holiday season; four colors will cost you $100

Samsung Flip Covers to come bundled for the holiday season; four colors will cost you $100

Thursday night in the Big Apple, Samsung displayed Flip Covers for both the Samsung Galaxy S III and the Samsung GALAXY Note 2; besides showing off some new colors, Samsung announced a new...

posted: 21 Sep 2012, 11:37

Galaxy Note II to launch in a week in Europe

Galaxy Note II to launch in a week in Europe

A fresh rumor goes that the Galaxy Note II, one of the hottest sequels of the year, will launch as soon as next week in Europe! According to SamMobile, by this time next week, users from two European countries will be able to enjoy the handset...

posted: 21 Sep 2012, 08:25

U.S. Cellular's Samsung GALAXY Note II pre-order page is up; device is $299.99 with a 2-year pact

U.S. Cellular's Samsung GALAXY Note II pre-order page is up; device is $299.99 with a 2-year pact

With the announcement from U.S. Cellular that the carrier will be offering the Samsung GALAXY Note II, the regional carrier has already put up its website to capture pre-orders of...

posted: 19 Sep 2012, 15:18

Samsung Galaxy Note II likely coming to T-Mobile

Samsung Galaxy Note II likely coming to T-Mobile

Launching the Samsung Galaxy Note only weeks prior to the unveiling of its successor was not the wisest decision T-Mobile could come up with. No wonder that the device now appears to have been discontinued already. However, the carrier has...

posted: 17 Sep 2012, 04:25

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