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Is the Samsung S Pen useful as it is?

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By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Jul 04, 2018, 9:30 AM

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Recent leaks have shed light on some interesting developments around the upcoming Galaxy Note 9's S Pen stylus. For the first time ever, the gadget will actually have Bluetooth LE connectivity to the smartphone for reasons that are yet unknown. Some leaksters claim that the S Pen is about to receive a massive update.

The Note line has always had two things that differentiate it from the Galaxy S flagship devices — an over-the-top hardware update and the S Pen, which is unique when it comes to smartphone styli. Thanks to Wacom tech, you get great a writing feel, a floating pointer, and palm rejection out of the box.

But... are enough people using the S Pen? Did Samsung feel that it needs to give it super powers in order to prompt most of its users to take the stylus out of its slot every once in a while?

Well... Note users — do you use your S Pen?

Do you find the S Pen useful in its current form?

Yep! And I use it often!

57.62%

I guess it can be useful... I fiddle with it, but I wouldn't miss it if it got lost

25.35%

I can't see any use in it right now. Let's see what this "upgrade" is all about...

17.03%

1069 Votes

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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