Rumor: Samsung to launch Galaxy Note successor in October

[Leeky]

<p> Details on the Galaxy Note's successor have been revealed by Korean site <a href="https://news.mk.co.kr/english/newsRead.php?rss=Y&amp;sc=30800011&amp;year=2012&amp;no=360619">MK Business News</a>, which suggests the Galaxy Note 2 could arrive as early as October running Android's new Jelly Bean mobile OS with an even bigger display and using its new unbreakable plane (UBP) technology.</p> <p> Apple is also expected to launch the new iPhone model around October so the two would compete for consumer attention. Arguably, though, those looking for a 5-inch or even larger smartphone probably weren't considering an iPhone in the first place.</p> <p> Industry sources say that the South Korean technology giant will launch the new device using an unbreakable plane (UBP) display, supposedly a precursor to their flexible display technology, and will reportedly be larger than the 5.3-inch version in the current model. That said, it's hard to say how much larger Samsung could realistically make it before its new smartphone ends up turning into a tablet. In all honesty, the Galaxy Note already flirts right on the line between the two as it is.</p> <p> Despite the additional display real-estate, the UBP technology is said to be thinner than the current display in the Galaxy Note, which will allow for a slimmer design whilst freeing enough space for new hardware internals that are rumored to include a quad-core processor.</p> <p> Other rumored improvements include better battery life, a sturdier design for better shock-resistance against potential falls, and a 12MP camera instead of an 8MP unit as in the previous model.</p> <p> Industry insiders also say that the new model may carry a new name. More information including the specifics of the hardware will no doubt reveal themselves as the device nears launch. It's always best taking rumors with a pinch of salt, but should they see the light of day it will make for a very interesting fall.</p><p><a rel='canonical' href='https://www.techspot.com/news/49062-rumor-samsung-to-launch-galaxy-note-successor-in-october.html' target='_blank'>Permalink to story.</a></p><p class='permalink'><a rel='canonical' href='https://www.techspot.com/news/49062-rumor-samsung-to-launch-galaxy-note-successor-in-october.html'>https://www.techspot.com/news/49062-rumor-samsung-to-launch-galaxy-note-successor-in-october.html</a></p>

 

[Guest]

I love the pen functionality on the original note. Surprised that not many others have picked up on the dual capacitive/pen digitizer touchscreen.