Samsung’s Note 9 stresses power of stylus
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Samsung Electronics’ next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note9, will hit the Korean market on Aug. 24, according to sources.
The phablet, scheduled to be unveiled in New York at 11 a.m. on Aug. 9, can be preordered starting Aug. 14 and will be shipped on Aug. 24, around three weeks earlier than its predecessor, the Note8, last year.
Samsung is advancing the release date to chalk up some sales before Apple launches its next flagship phone in three versions in September.
In an online invitation to the so-called unpacking event for the Note9, Samsung emphasized its S Pen stylus, indicating its features will become more varied.
Last Thursday, a Galaxy fan renowned for leaks who goes by the user name Ice Universe tweeted a photo presumed to be the Galaxy Note9’s official poster. An image showed a yellow S Pen lying on a blue Note9. The S Pen is rumored to be able to remotely play music and set timers on the smartphone over Bluetooth.
The image of the Note9’s rear shows a fingerprint scanner and heart rate module underneath dual camera lenses.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will the Galaxy Note9 be available for purchase in the Korean market?
When will the Galaxy Note9 be available for purchase in the Korean market?
The Galaxy Note9 is scheduled to hit the Korean market on August 24. Customers can begin pre-ordering the device from August 14, with shipments also commencing on August 24.
Q.What is the reason for Samsung advancing the release date of the Note9?
What is the reason for Samsung advancing the release date of the Note9?
Samsung is advancing the release date of the Note9 to generate sales ahead of Apple's launch of its next flagship phone. Apple is expected to release three new phone versions in September.
Q.What new capabilities might the S Pen stylus have for the Note9?
What new capabilities might the S Pen stylus have for the Note9?
The S Pen is rumoured to gain new functionality, including the ability to remotely play music and set timers on the smartphone. This enhanced connectivity is expected to be managed via Bluetooth.
Q.What physical features are visible on the rear of the Galaxy Note9?
What physical features are visible on the rear of the Galaxy Note9?
An image of the Note9's rear shows a fingerprint scanner and a heart rate module positioned beneath its dual camera lenses. This layout suggests a continuation of biometric and health-tracking features.
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