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Chatter about an impending Verizon Galaxy Note 2 has hit the web following the apparition of what briefmobile says is a screenshot from a Verizon version of the 5.5″ smartphone from Samsung. According to them, the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will be identical in specs to the international version, which means that it will have a quad-core chip (SoC) and LTE support.

That the Galaxy Note 2 comes to Verizon is not a surprise (AT&T should get one too…). We expected that. However Samsung previously used dual-core chips from Qualcomm to get support for LTE bands from US carriers for the Galaxy S3. Users were mildly happy about it, but in the end, the phone was still a success.

But the story gets better. the same source says that the Samsung Galaxy Note will come to every major US carrier, which is unprecedented. Heck, even US Cellular is going to have it (along with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint). Stay tuned. don’t miss out Samsung Galaxy Note 2 hands-on.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Samsung Galaxy S3 will be headed to five carriers in June, T-Mobile and AT&T Top Network Speed Tests,

Dual SIM handsets have been around for quite some time already, and most of the time, the hardware specifications are nothing to shout about. Now, a dual SIM phablet like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 would be an entirely different proposition altogether. What you see here is a leak that seems to nudge the alleged device towards the Chinese market. Since seeing is believing, we do hope that a certain amount of faith has taken place in your mind as to the legitimacy of such a device waiting in a factory somewhere around the world, biding its time where an official announcement would send it forth to the rest of the world.

On the other hand, this could just be a very elaborate hoax, who knows? This alleged phablet is said to come with similar specifications as that of the international version of the Galaxy Note 2. There was a rumor going around earlier this morning about the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 being on its way to Sprint, and that certainly looks to be more certain than a Dual SIM Galaxy S2 in the pipeline. What do you think?

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Could the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 be headed for Sprint? [Rumor], Samsung Galaxy Note 2 appears to be headed for Vodafone Germany, will cost €639.90,

As expected, the Samsung Unpacked event at IFA 2012 in Berlin, Germany, saw the unveiling of the latest phablet from the South Korean consumer electronics giant, Samsung, in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. This will definitely up the ante where the Galaxy Note family is concerned, where you get an even larger display than ever before (time to give your tailor a tinkle and make some changes in size to your pants pockets), in addition to a slew of other technological advancements that we will check out in the extended post.

For starters, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is a sight to behold even before it is turned on, and when you power it up, your eyes will definitely fall in love with the 5.5” HD Super AMOLED display that is touted to deliver breathtaking visuals and crystal clear detail. Boasting a 16:9 screen ratio, you are guaranteed of a cinema-like video viewing experience, making it ideal as the portable media player of choice. Sure, it might have fewer pixels overall compared to its predecessor, but that was a necessary evil in order to achieve the mentioned aspect ratio.

With the introduction of Air View, you are able to hover the included S Pen over an email, S Planner, image gallery, or video, where doing so will let you preview the content without having to open it. Talk about efficiency, and that would also mean less burden on your monthly data plan if you are not subscribing to unlimited data.

There is a Popup Note feature that extends the concept of Popup Play, where you can open an S Note instantly as a pop-up window, anywhere you like on the screen, giving you the opportunity to jot down a quick note as well.

Underneath the hood lies the muscle of a 1.6GHz quad-core processor complete with HSPA Plus or 4G LTE connectivity (depending on the market you are in), with Android 4.1, Jelly Bean running right out of the box. Depending on your budget, you can choose from 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities that can be further augmented using a microSD memory card. Fret not about juice, as the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will boast of a 3,100mAh battery that ought to last quite the distance through a day’s worth of heavy duty use.

At the back lies an 8-megapixel shooter, while the front has a 1.9-megapixel camera that also does HD video recording. You can choose from Marble White or Titanium Gray colors, where the Galaxy S2 is set for an October release in major European, Asian, and Middle East markets. Pricing details have yet to be disclosed.

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As expected, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note 2, which is even larger than the original Galaxy Note. Many didn’t think that this was possible to make it larger, but Samsung did, and they have pushed the concept of the Galaxy Note phone to the next level.

First, the design is beautiful, and although it comes in two colors, I have to admit that I like the pearl white version better. In many ways, it looks like the first Galaxy Note, but with some traits of the Galaxy S3 as well. The combination of both designs yields a winner here. Beyond the appearance, there are three things that have been improved by quite a bit. (more…)

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 officially announced, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update headed for Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 ‘very soon’,

Judging from the rows and rows of Samsung flag lining the outside the Messe Berlin, the company’s planning another big show for this year’s IFA. This time last year, the company took the wraps off of its industry-shaping Galaxy Note, and if all goes according to plan, there’s seems a fairly significant chance that 2012 will see a sequel. And, knowing Samsung, that’s not all we’re in store for today. Hold on tight and join us after the break.

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