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  • Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The New Galaxy Note 10.1

    Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The New Galaxy Note 10.1

    The 10-inch tablet seems to have taken a backseat in recent years thank to the proliferation of smaller 7-inch tablets. Despite this, the 10-inch tablet moves on with great products like the Nexus 10, or in this case, the Samsung Galaxy 10.1.

    In a new video released today, Samsung details all the new hardware and features that users will find in the 2014 edition of its flagship 10-inch tablet. For starters, you’ll notice that its newest tablet sports a massive resolution of 2560×1600. It manages this with a 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM and Android 4.3. It also sports up to 64GB of internal memory and a 8220mAh battery to ensure long-lasting performance.

    Hardware isn’t the only the Galaxy Note 10.1 has going for it though as the video demonstrates how its new software features can be used for both work and play. I would just recommend that you not take it out in a fancy cafe or near any food really. The Galaxy Note 10.1 is not waterproof, and Samsung is just encouraging the worst to happen with all these examples taking place near food.

    [Image: SamsungMobile/YouTube]

  • Galaxy Gear Might Be Replaced By Newer Model Within A Year

    Galaxy Gear Might Be Replaced By Newer Model Within A Year

    The consumer electronic market runs on an annual cycle. After a device has been on the market for a year, the company will then introduce a newer model. For Samsung’s smart watch, the wait for a new model may come even sooner.

    Korean news site Daum reports that the Galaxy Gear shown off earlier this month in Berlin at IFA was merely a test device to see how the market would react. Samsung will use the feedback it receives and then introduce a new Galaxy Gear smart watch early next year at either CES or Mobile World Congress.

    So, why would Samsung already be working on a new Galaxy Gear when the first iteration isn’t even out yet? For starters, Samsung saw that the initial response to its smart watch wasn’t entirely positive. Many who were at the show pointed out that the Gear didn’t have a long enough battery life, had input lag and cost too much. It didn’t help matters that the Galaxy Gear only supports two devices – the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 – at this time.

    With the next Galaxy Gear reportedly already being worked on, what kind of improvements will Samsung include with the next iteration? That much isn’t known at this point, but we can make a few educated guesses. For starters, Samsung needs to work on improving the battery life and the list of devices that the Gear is compatible with. It needs to move outside of its own devices and make the Gear compatible with a wide variety of Android devices. It can promise additional functionality with its own devices, but keeping it exclusive to Samsung devices in an open Android ecosystem is foolish.

    Samsung will also have to work on the price if it wants to be competitive in what may become a large segment of the consumer electronic market in coming years. Apple and Microsoft will both be rolling out their own smart watches within the year, and Samsung has an opportunity to capitalize on the millions of Android devices currently on the market with its own smart watch. A competitive price will ensure that it can tap into the ever growing Android market more readily.

    Despite these reports, the current Galaxy Gear will still go on sale in October for $300. Before picking one up, you might want to wait until early next year to see if these reports come to fruition.

    [Image: Samsung]
    [h/t: The Guardian]

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Sales Predicted to be Slow

    Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Sales Predicted to be Slow

    Earlier this week, Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet. The device is Samsung’s direct competitor to the iPad, and comes with impressive specs and software. However, the tablet industry is currently in a shift toward smaller tablets. The less-expensive 7-inch tablet category is already taking a bite out of the sales of larger tablets, a trend that seems likely to continue even as mini-tablets edge up toward 8-inch screens.

    Today DigiTimes is reporting that even the tech supply chain isn’t bullish on the Galaxy Note 10.1’s prospects. The report cites unnamed “industry sources” as saying ititial sales of the Note 10.1 are expected to be only 400,000 to 600,000 units per month. That’s an estimate for worldwide unit sales. These same sources expect Samsung to cut component orders for the Note 10.1 shortly after its September 25 release.

    The report blames the low expectations squarely on the popularity of 7-inch tablets. Smaller tablets now account for a clear majority of tablet sales, and even Apple is rumored to have lowered its orders for its full-sized iPad. DigiTimes’ sources even put forth the theory that even Samsung has low expectations for the Note 10.1, and that the company is releasing the tablet simply to defend its market share of the premium tablet market.

    (Image courtesy Samsung)

  • New Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Announced

    New Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Announced

    In addition to the new Galaxy Note 3 and the newly revealed Galaxy Gear smart watch, Samsung today announced a refreshed version of its Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet.

    The Galaxy Note 10.1 will have the same 10.1-inch screen as its predecessor, but with an improved 2560 x 1600 resolution. The 3G and Wi-Fi version of the tablet will come with a 1.9GHz 8-core processor, while the LTE version will have a 2.3GHz quad-core. The device will come with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of internal memory and has a microSD card slot for expansion. The rear camera on the Note 10.1 is 8MP and the front-facing one is 2MP. The tablet’s hardware is similar to that of the Galaxy Note 3, though the tablet will have a much larger 8,220mAh battery.

    Like the Galaxy Note 3, the Note 10.1 will come running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The tablet will also come with a full suite of Samsung mobile software, including “Multi Window” support. The device’s “S-Pen” stylus will also feature the button seen on the Galaxy Note 3’s stylus. The button enables quick access to apps such as a search function, screen capture, and “Pen Window,” which allows users to draw boxes of any size and run apps in them.

    “The new GALAXY Note 10.1 is the most progressive 10-inch tablet, delivering the best viewing and multitasking experiences,” said JK Shin, CEO of Samsung mobile. “It is the most recent demonstration of Samsung Mobile’s focus on constant product innovation to stay aligned with shifting consumer interests.”

    The announcement of the new Galaxy 10.1 comes as Samsung is reported to have recently seen lowered demand for its 10-inch tablets. Samsung’s 7-inch Galaxy Tab tablets currently make up a majority of the company’s tablet sales this year.

  • James Franco Multitasks With His Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 In This New Ad

    Samsung has put out a new, nearly three-minute commercial for the Galaxy Note 10.1, featuring (and apparently directed by) James Franco, showing us how James Franco uses the device.

    Franco is presented as “the ultimate multitasker”. He engages in numerous activities while using his tablet, including a pillow fight with young girls and making breakfast.

    As Samsung notes in the description, “James Franco, the ultimate multitasker, reveals how he’s able to do so much with his time and how the GALAXY Note 10.1 helps him accomplish it all.”

  • Galaxy Note Tablet Launch Accompanied by Verizon Galaxy Tab 2 7.0

    Tomorrow will be the day that Android (or Samsung) fans can get their hands on the new Galaxy Note 10.1. The Note will launch in two versions: a $499 16GB model and a $549 32GB version. Both versions of the new Note are 10.1-inches across, but if you are looking for something smaller, Verizon has you covered.

    Tomorrow will also be the day that Verizon begins selling an LTE version of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. The mini-tablet will have a 7-inch display and will be running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The tablet has support for Verizon’s 4G LTE data network, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, and only comes in an 8GB version, though the device does support microSD cards of up to 64GB. It has a 3.2 megapixel rear-facing camera and a VGA front-facing camera. Also, the device will come pre-loaded with apps that Samsung and Verizon think customers will want, such as Netflix, Amazon Kindle, Peel Smart Remote, and Samsung’s Media Hub.

    Verizon and Samsung are marketing the Tab 2 to businesses as well. The Galaxy Tab 2 features on-device AES-256 bit encryption, has support for VPN and MDM solutions, and comes with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.

    The Verizon Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 will cost $349.99, and can be bought in Verizon stores or through the Verizon website. That price is $100 more than the Wi-Fi only version of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, which retails for $249. Customers purchasing the Tab 2 from Verizon will be required to subscribe to a Verizon wireless data plan. Current Verizon customers will be able to add the device to their existing Share Everything plan for $10 a month.

  • Galaxy Note 10.1 Release Date, Price Announced

    While the competition in the mini-tablet market won’t truly heat up until the iPad Mini is released this fall, the competition in the full-size tablet market is already hot (and has already come to blows), and Samsung has just taken the wraps off its new tablet, the Galaxy Note 10.1.

    At a press conference today in New York, Samsung pushed its marketing slogan “meet the new way” as it demonstrated the capabilities of the device. More importantly, the company finally announced a release date and price for the new Galaxy Note. It will be available starting August 16th in the U.S. There will be two models of the device sold: a 16 GB version for $499 and a 32 GB version for $549.

    The design of the Galaxy Note 10.1 appears to be Samsung’s answer to allegations from Apple that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 was a copy of Apple’s iPad design. The new Galaxy Note is white, has a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and a 10.1-inch screen. It also utilizes a stylus, or what Samsung calls the “S-Pen.” While Samsung’s new device still features “rounded edges” the tablet’s design looks far different than, and will not be mistaken for, an iPad.

    A version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will run on the Galaxy Note 10.1 when it is shipped. Samsung did not mention during its presentation whether the device might get an update to the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Google’s own mini-tablet, the Nexus 7, launched last month alongside it’s latest Android OS.

  • Galaxy Note 10.1 Launching Globally this Month

    Samsung announced today that its latest tablet, the 10.1-inch Galaxy Note 10.1, will launch globally sometime in August. The Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi/3G versions of the tablet will be available soon, with the Wi-Fi/4G LTE version coming “later this year.”

    The hardware inside the Galaxy Note 10.1 has been much improved since its reveal earlier this year. The tablet now has a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. It also features a 5 megapixel camera and a 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera.

    Samsung is touting the tablet as more than the consumption device that tablets normally are. The company states that the tablet will have productivity features that no other tablets on the market have. “As well as being able to consume content such as videos, photos, document, and the Internet, the Galaxy Note 10.1 also gives [customers] the power to produce, create, and customise that same content – something they won’t get from any other product on the market.” said Simon Stanford, Vice President in the telecommunications and network division of Samsung UK and Ireland.

    Much of what Samsung is highlighting about the tablet is software the company has developed to differentiate itself from other hardware manufacturers who use Android. This focus has led to speculation in the past that Samsung might split off from Android and develop its own operating system for its smartphones and tablets.

    Samsung today also provided a video demonstration of how interacting with the Galaxy Note 10.1 will work, highlighting its multitasking and business-related functionality. The screen images and almost the entirety of the video, however, are “simulated,” meaning animated. The actual experience of using a Galaxy Note 10.1 will no doubt differ from what can be seen below. Still, the video is interesting in that it demonstrates the features that Samsung believes users will want, including the stylus, dubbed the “S-Pen.” You might want to mute the cheesy music accompanying the video, though.

  • Samsung Blasts iPad, Praises Galaxy Note 10.1 In Press Email

    Apple’s announcement of their latest iPad on Wednesday prompted a variety of reactions from members of the media, techies, consumers, and more. While most people seem to think Apple’s newest creation is pretty cool, some were a little disappointed. Some dislike the name, others were underwhelmed by the list of features. Most took to Twitter or their blogs or whatever other media were at their disposal to express their displeasure.

    It turns out that Samsung wasn’t terribly impressed by the new iPad either, and chose a… unique way to express how underwhelming they found it. They emailed the press. After the event they sent an email to various members of the press with a grid comparing Apple’s new iPad to the forthcoming Galaxy Note 10.1. Check out the image below and pay attention to which features Samsung chose to highlight in the grid:

    Galaxy Note 10.1 vs. The New iPad

    Notice a theme? Of the seven tasks listed on the grid, only two unique features are actually discussed: the S-Pen (stylus) and the ability to have two apps open at the same time (provided the apps are optimized for it). Now, the ability to have two apps open at once is pretty neat, and the stylus is potentially pretty handy, Samsung is pretty plainly trying to do a lot with only two features.

    Of course, the grid also includes other features of the Galaxy Note. It is thinner (by 0.5mm) and lighter (by 0.15lbs) than the iPad. The microSD card slot and USB port are features that many iPad users have been wanting. Those, however, aren’t the focus of the comparison. Of course, those features are fairly common to Android-based tablets, while the dual app and S-Pen features are more unique to the Galaxy Note 10.1

    What do you think of Samsung’s grid? Would you buy a Galaxy Note 10.1 instead of an iPad? Does the grid influence you one way or another? Let us know in the comments.

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Announced At Mobile World Congress

    Samsung unveiled their latest tablet today at the Mobile World Congress. The Galaxy Note 10.1 is designed to bring features introduced with the recently-launched Galaxy Note smartphone/tablet hybrid (“phablet,” if you will).

    The Galaxy Note 10.1 includes Samsung’s S Pen stylus and the S Note software tool. S Note is designed to let users add handwritten notes, drawings, or annotations to images, web content, and other media. It also allows annotated images to be joined into a storyboard format. S Note has a variety of functions useful for students, as well as users who want to edit photos or create a variety of content. It includes templates for diary entries, recipe cards, meeting notes, and more.

    The Galaxy Note 10.1 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It includes a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and HSPA+ connectivity. As the name suggests, it sports a 10.1-inch display. It comes pre-loaded with Adobe Photoshop Touch (which launched for the iPad 2 today), and Adobe Apps. It comes in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models. It also includes a microSD slot that allows users to add up to 32GB more storage.

    The Galaxy Note 10.1’s release date is not yet known.