Galaxy Note 2 in the U.S. by the end of November

  One of the greatest sensations out there in the world of IT is Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Note 2’s launch was confirmed with 5 U.S. carriers : Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile & U.S. Cellular. A week and a half ago, all of them confirmed that they will have the second-generation phablet in their stocks by mid-November! The actual release date for each carrier has not been announced and therefore, we will have to wait for them to make their own announcements. 

 But, wait, there’s more! A few days ago, we heard that AT&T might release Note 2 on October 21 or at least around then. It would be a great accomplishment for Samsung, because it is best to launch the device in as many as markets as possible. But, AT&T has not confirmed that date, so we can’t be certain about anything.

 In case you forgot, here is a reminder of what makes this device so amazing. First of all, it comes with 5.5-inch Super AMOLED HD touchscreen display, 1280 X 720 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. It is thinner that original Note - its measurements are 80 X 151.1 X 9.4 mm, and it weighs 180 grams.

 It is powered by 1.6 GHz quad-core Exynos CPU, with 2 GB of RAM and 16/32/64 GB of intern memory, while also having a microSDHC support of up to 64 GB of storage. It has a 3.100 mAh battery with faster charging.

It has 8-megapixel rear-camera with Auto Focus, LED flash and HD video recording and 2-megapixel front camera. It has HSPA+ support, 4G LTE connectivity, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, A-GPS and Glonass support. 

 The Galaxy Note 2 comes with Android 4.1. Jelly Bean and with redesigned S-Pen, which is now wider and longer. Note 2 comes in two colors : Marble White and Titanium Grey.

Galaxy Note 2 Major Carriers Confirmed!

 We had an interesting article not so long ago about Verizon and AT&T might be the carriers for the Galaxy Note 2, and today that rumor has been confirmed along with a few others. Namely, the big four - Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile will, along with the regional U.S. Cellular be the official carriers of the new Galaxy Note 2. This leaves consumers with a lot of options to choose from in case you want to buy the Note 2 via one of these carriers.

 Samsung has also given us a hint at the release date for the USA as the device is expected to be in stock of the carriers by mid-November. This doesn't sound very optimistic for those who can't wait to get their hands on the new device, but we remind you that the same situation was present with the original Galaxy Note which was released in the USA three months after it was officially released in other parts of the world. Still, without an official release date is hard for us to say anything at the moment other than quote some rumors. Recently there were stories about a release on the 21st of October by AT&T but it seems this might be highly incorrect. The company did not respond to these claims.

 As for Sprint, the news on the wire is that you won't be seeing the device any sooner than what Samsung has said. On a good note, those who get the Galaxy Note 2 via Sprint can look forward towards a very good 4G LTE plan that this carrier is offering. As for U.S. Cellular, they announced that the Galaxy Note 2 16 GB model will be available somewhere in late October, for $299.99 after an instant $100 rebate with a two-year contract. Preorders are open on their site in case you want to book your version of their Galaxy Note 2.

So who are you interested in? Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or U.S. Cellular?

Galaxy Note 2 Verizon version coming soon! U.S. Cellular will have it too!

Samsung is releasing the brand new, second-generation phablet quite soon. You already know that it has been announced at the IFA 2012, held in Berlin. The exact release date is still unknown, though  and you can read your first on the-spot Galaxy Note 2 review if you haven't already.

  There has been quite a few rumors about the Galaxy Note 2, from T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T, but there is also a Verizon rumor about the Galaxy Note 2. 

 It is interesting to note that someone at Verizon has been testing the Galaxy Note 2 already, on August 16, much earlier than Samsung’s Unpacked mobile event in Berlin when the second-generation phablet was officially unveiled. Remember that that was held on August 29 and it seems Samsung gave their trusted partner a head's up on the device much sooner than others. Still, Verizon is a bit slow on the release date.

 There is not much information about specifications and features of Verizon’s version of the Galaxy Note 2. It is quite possible that Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2 will have a quad-core Exynos processor and 4G LTE service. The design should look almost exactly like the international model, but everything will be branded, possibly even the home button!

AT&T getting the Galaxy Note 2

 What you should know about the phone is that the Galaxy Note 2 has a stunning 5.5-inch Super AMOLED HD touchscreen display, 1280 X 720 resolution with aspect ratio 16:9. It has 2 GB of RAM, internal memory goes up to 64 GB, but you can also equip it with a microSD card, up to 64 GB.

 It features 8 MP rear-facing camera and 2 MP front-facing camera. 8 MP camera has Auto Focus, LED flash and HD video recording.

It also has Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and 3100 mAh battery. Its OS is Android 4.1. Jelly Bean. S pen has been improved too. 

 Another thing that was revealed is that, aside from the Big Four, regional carrier U.S. Cellular will have Galaxy Note 2 in stock too. That means that there will be 5 mobile operators who are rumored to launch Galaxy Note 2 in the next few months. Samsung is definitely taking different approach to this market than when Galaxy Note was released.

Galaxy Note 2 Review: Device presented at Samsung Unpacked in Berlin! [video + early review]

 Finally, we can feast on Samsung's latest creation, the Galaxy Note 2, a brilliant 5.5 inch smartphone featuring Super AMOLED HD and a 1.6 GHz quad-core Exynos processor! While it is still early for a full on front Galaxy Note 2 review, we can give our early opinions and state the facts for you. The Galaxy Note 2 was just presented today at the Samsung Unpacked event in Berlin and fans were stunned by its awesome features and specs.

 Granted, the Note 2 does remind us of the Galaxy S3 smartphone a bit too much, but this can only be a good thing and you can rest assured that the Galaxy Note 2 is quite a unique device. So, are you ready to dive into this early Galaxy Note 2 review?

First Galaxy Note 2 press photo, more photos and a video in the rest of this article!

 The Galaxy Note 2 is quite an impressive device and you can look at the full list of specs to judge for yourself. If we had to highlight something in this Galaxy Note 2 review then that would be the brilliant quad-core processor, the improved Stylus and the brilliant camera as well as the record-braking 5.5 inch screen. The Galaxy Note 2 really has a lot going on for it and it is no longer just an improved version of the previous generation as some rumors online called it.

 The company has even made the Note 2 available with the latest Android OS - Jelly Bean which should be appreciated by everyone, especially the more advanced users. Of course the OS has been modified to suit the phones needs, especially those of the new S-Pen and its features.

The Galaxy Note 2 and the redesigned S-Pen

  The redesigned S-Pen gives a whole new perspective the the Galaxy Note 2 as well and I can already see that it will be a tricky subject of future Galaxy Note 2 review sessions. The new rubber tip is supposed to make it feel more natural - as if you are writing on a piece of paper. It is hard to tell until we get a chance to mess around with it, but those who were at the event say that the feeling was amazing. For the developers, there will also be an S-Pen SDK version 2.2 available for download soon.

 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review - video from AndroidAuthority

Galaxy Note 2 Trailer (Samsung Unpacked Berlin 2012)

 Ready for some Galaxy Note 2 goodies? This time we have a nice video to get our imagination going as it is the official teaser trailer for the Samsung Unpacked event in Berlin which will be held on the 29th of August. It is rumored that the Galaxy Note 2 will be presented to the public at this event and this video pretty much shows that you can expect it. No details are released in the video itself but Samsung has given us some hints and certainly stirred up our imagination. Have a look at the video yourself:
 

 The obvious focus on the creative aspect of the event and that of the Galaxy Note 2 perhaps serves as introduction to some new creative features from either the software or the hardware aspect. Perhaps we can expect a new type of S Pen which will work miracles on the new Note? As for the person in the video his name is Wim Wenders and he is a German film director, producer and a photographer and this furthermore increase the creative side of the device. How well will it do on our Galaxy Note 2 review remains to be seen, but we are very eager to have a look at it. 

 The leaked images of Galaxy Note 2's 5.5 inch screen really stirred up the media this week and we only have one week to go before we get to see the device in action!

 In case you cannot make it to Germany to get to Berlin on the 29th of August to come to this Samsung Unpacked event then don't worry as you can still watch the event being streamed online via their Facebook page. A similar concept was used with the Galaxy S3 unveiling at Samsung Unpacked in London so you can expect the stream to be high quality. Once the device comes out you can certainly expect us to write our own Galaxy Note 2 review.

Galaxy Note 2 leaked photo confirms the 5.5 inch screen!

 The image bellow this paragraph confirms the latest rumors on the net concerning the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 screen size. It was disputed wheatear or not it will be larger than the first Note and now we have proof that it will indeed have a display that is 0.2 inches larger than its predecessor. Before you scroll down to see the photo you should know that it was leaked online by an individual who reports simply called “William” and who is in no way related to this blog.

 May I remind you that the first Samsung Galaxy Note was dubbed as a "phablet"? I am saying this as it wasn’t the first and only device to get labeled as such, but the latest Galaxy Note 2 may perhaps be called the Mother of Phablets in the near future. In fact, it is safe to say that due to its 5.5-inch screen, the Galaxy Note 2 will no doubt go deeper into the realm of the miniature tablets that perform the functions of a mobile smartphone as well.

Galaxy Note 2 – the Best of both worlds?

 Due to that 5.5 inch screen we keep talking about this can no longer be referred to as any other ordinary smartphone. In fact, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will enter the halls of fame and will be the largest smartphone that has ever been released. This device will certainly be too large to fit into your pocket but it will in return have a brilliant 5.5 inch screen with great depth and color.

 There is something impressive cooking behind the hood of the Galaxy Note 2 as well! While it will be slimmer and thinner, it will still have a lot of extra space to fit in more powerful components. Such as the overclocked 1.6 GHz quad-core Exynos processor which is one of the versions found in the powerful Samsung Galaxy S3. We can also expect the Galaxy Note 2 to come with the smooth Jelly Bean OS and a 12 MP camera! I am however a bit skeptical about the 12 MP camera and I think that an 8 MP camera will be enough. If it also comes with the impressive software for the Galaxy S3 then the Galaxy Note 2 will be a very powerful device.

 Read up further on the Galaxy Note 2 specs or the release date.

Galaxy Note 2 will have 2 unveilings, one for the US and one for Europe

 The Galaxy Note 2 is not the flagship device this year and it is normal to expect it to stay in the shadow of the massive Galaxy S3 advertising campaign. Even so, there is a lot of interest in Samsung's new phablet and to be honest it is the most awaited Android devices at the moment. This means that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 deserves a bit of its own spotlight and attention and to start things off the South Korean company will make sure it gets unveiled on two special events, one for the USA and the other for Europe. This August will be rather busy for the folks over at Samsung!

Carriers in the US will be announced in September.

 The first rumor of the Galaxy Note 2 event came in July and its said that we could expect the device on August 15. This however didn't fit well with Samsung's statement that we can expect the Note 2 around August 30, right before IFA’s official start. But what about both? Crazy idea? But why not? It is not such an impossible suggestion. After all, people in the USA waited for a couple of weeks to get the Galaxy S3 while those in Europe got it right away after the unveiling.

 The authors of Netzwelt.de speculate something different though and tell us that they think that the US public will see the device on the 15^th and tech fans will see it in Europe on the 30^th of August. Maybe there is truth to this as Samsung is holding its Unpacked event on the 29th of August in Berlin, Germany!

Yay for Germany!

 The lack of news concerning a launch event in the US however show that there won't be a mid-August release date or unveiling for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. In fact, the recent legal dispute between Apple and Samsung shows that Samsung is having a lot of trouble on the US market. The Note 2 will probably be available in the US mid-September so you will just have to wait out a bit loyal fans!