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Samsung and Google are integrating stylus handwriting-to-text into Chrome for Android

This year, a Google Pixel tablet with the codename “Tangor” and support for the USI stylus was spotted. And now with Android 13, Google is making Chrome easier to type on with a stylus. Google’s open-source nature has also made it possible for many people to work on different parts of the company. Also, Samsung is probably the largest one, and it looks like we’ll get another feature from the company in time for Android 13; this one should make it even more tablet-friendly than it already is. Continue reading “Samsung and Google are integrating stylus handwriting-to-text into Chrome for Android”

Samsung patent hints at Galaxy Note S Pen camera functionality with optical system

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published a patent for Samsung Electronics hinting at the company’s brand new plans for the S Pen. This patent focuses on the S Pen doubling as a camera that could provide users with a vastly superior optical zooming system in contrast to the digital zoom. Continue reading “Samsung patent hints at Galaxy Note S Pen camera functionality with optical system”

Samsung Galaxy Note9 S Pen with Bluetooth support passes through the FCC

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be unveiled on August 9th and the company is planning something big with the S Pen this time around. Over the weekend we heard reports that the Galaxy Note 9’s S Pen might be able to control music playback, long-range self-timer. Now the FCC certification more or less confirms Bluetooth support. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note9 S Pen with Bluetooth support passes through the FCC”

Samsung Galaxy Note7 Review

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There was always a confusion among the general public about which Galaxy Note or Galaxy S device was the latest since the Note series was always a number behind on the latest version. This time around, Samsung decided to skip the number 6 and went with Note7 branding in order to bring it in line with the Galaxy S series lineup as well the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus which are now available.

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Samsung silently fixes S Pen issue in newer Galaxy Note5 units

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For those of you who have followed the Note5 closely since its release, you might remember an issue with the Galaxy Note5 that many referred to as pengate. The design flaw allowed users to insert their pens incorrectly and if they pulled it out after doing so, cause damage to the detection sensor.

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Samsung patents a smartphone cover with built-in S Pen

According to a new patent, Samsung is working on a smartphone case that comes with a built-in S Pen. The patent diagrams suggest that stylus will be placed at the bottom of the case, similar to the one present on the Galaxy Note 5.
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Live photos of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 surface – New S-Pen revealed

Up until now, we’ve had various renders and other leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. But now we have live photos of the smartphone which are of good quality and also showcases the new S-Pen.

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Has the S Pen become more useful on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4?

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Back in 2011, Samsung had launched the original Galaxy Note, a large screen device that brought the stylus back into vogue. Initially used as a substitute for the finger in old touchscreens, the stylus, also known as the S-Pen, became a value add for Samsung’s new experiment. Even though the positioning of the Note has slightly changed, the stylus has stuck to its place and evolved along with the device, now in its fourth iteration. Has it become more useful, this generation? Let’s find out.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Mont Blanc Edition Photo Gallery

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Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 4 at IFA today. The company also launched two leather folio cases and premium S Pen for the device. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Mont Blanc Edition Photo Gallery”

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 advertisement leaks online

A 30 second advertisement showing off the multitasking capabilities of the Galaxy Note in addition to other features is now available online. A modeling agency, Step Management, has uploaded the video online showing the tablet being used in a business environment. Unfortunately the video does not shed light on the release date, specifications or the price.

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