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At least two Android devices from Samsung have been hitting the top stories lately. They are the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 that was first spotted at the Mobile World Congress in February this year, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that has been rumored to be introduced later this month in Berlin. But it looks like the former will be coming in early, in Hong Kong that is. According to a Korean-based publication, Samsung officials reportedly confirmed that it will release the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 next week, particularly August 9, in Hong Kong.

Yonhap News notes that the first-generation Galaxy Note was a favorite among many Chinese-speaking consumers due to its S-pen feature, which allowed them to easily input text by drawing Chinese characters. Specs-wise, what we currently know is that it will sport a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor and Android 4.0 a.k.a Ice Cream Sandwich. But unless Samsung officially confirms the details of the “almost twice as large” Galaxy Note, let’s take it with a grain of salt in hand.

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 specifications confirmed through leaked manual, Samsung sending out invitations for Mobile Unpacked 2012 event in Berlin,

Samsung’s August 29 event at IFA 2012, confirmed yesterday, will indeed see the launch of the Galaxy Note 2 the company has reportedly revealed. Although the invitations Samsung issued yesterday to the Berlin press conference did not indicate which device or devices would be on the agenda, the Korean firm supposedly told Reuters that “we plan to unveil the next Galaxy Note at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event.”

That would mark a year since Samsung revealed the first Galaxy Note, the wraps for which were taken off back at IFA 2011. Opinions at the time were divided, with the handset’s oversized 5.3-inch touchscreen and digital stylus – with various customizations to the Android OS to accommodate the pen – leading some to dismiss the Note as neither as useful as a tablet nor as pocket-friendly as a smartphone.

However, consumer response to the Note was surprisingly warm, thus prompting Samsung’s attentions for a second version. The new Note 2 is believed to feature a 5.5-inch display, with a narrower bezel that means the phone itself can be no larger than the existing model.

According to leaked benchmarks, meanwhile, the Note 2 is also tipped to have an Exynos quadcore processor – like the Galaxy S III – clocked at 1.6GHz. There’s also evidence of a 1280 x 720 screen resolution and Ice Cream Sandwich as the OS; other tattle has indicated the camera will be polished as well.

SlashGear will be at IFA 2012 to bring back all the details.

Samsung confirms Galaxy Note 2 debut imminent is written by Chris Davies & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Not that there was much doubt, but Reuters reports an unnamed Samsung spokesperson has revealed that yes, the next Galaxy Note will be unveiled at its Mobile Unpacked event in Berlin on August 29th, a year after the original. Other than the existing speculation about a bigger screen, and the faster processor possibly revealed by benchmarks there’s not much else to say, yet, although with IFA kicking off two days later we’re sure the electronics giant will have more than one trick up its sleeve. So, any ideas on what the next generation phablet needs (NFC and a headset?) to keep its king-sized place atop the competition?

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Folks, it looks like we already have one of the strongest proofs that Samsung will be holding another Mobile Unpacked event this month in Berlin. After reportedly sending save-the-date emails to a few people, it seems that Samsung has already begun sending the first invitations for IFA 2012 in Berlin today. Judging from the invitation that you can above, the day to be marked is August 29, Wednesday. As to what Samsung will reveal on that day, it still remains to be seen.

But if the previous rumors are to be believed, it looks like we will be seeing the next-generation Galaxy Note on the said event. So, is anyone excited? So far what we have are only bits and pieces of the alleged device’s specs. Last month, we learned about a GLBenchmark for a purported Samsung GT-N7100 that is equipped with an Exynos 4412 processor with Mali-400 graphics and a  5.5-inch display with a 1280 × 720 resolution. Whatever Samsung has in store for us, we’ll definitely be there to bring you the good news.

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Over the weekend, I met two individuals— on two separate occasions—both of whom were proud owners of a Samsung Galaxy S3. A huge ass phone with a huge ass screen. Why would you ever want such a giant phone, I asked, incredulous. Both said the main selling point was the ability to watch porn on the go, on the john, on the subway—just about anywhere, whenever, discretely. More »