Official: Samsung Galaxy Note II Coming to All 5 Major U.S. Carriers by November

[dgstorm]

Samsung has given the official word now. The Galaxy Note II will launch on all 5 major U.S. carriers (including Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile & U.S. Cellular) by the middle of November. That means that some of the carriers might have it out earlier than that, but they will all at least have them for the Holidays. (Also, we have heard several reports that the bootloader will be locked on Verizon and maybe other carriers.) Here's the full press release,

Samsung Mobile Introducing Galaxy Note® II in Time for the Holidays with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular

Redesigned S Pen and apps, sharing capabilities and quad-core Exynos™ processor enhances productivity, creativity and performance

DALLAS — September 19, 2012 — Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile) – the No.1 mobile phone provider in the United States1 – will launch the Galaxy Note® II in the U.S. with five major carriers by mid-November. Exact pricing and retail availability will be announced by each of the carriers.

Optimized for the fastest 4G LTE* and HSPA+ 42 networks, the Galaxy Note II combines some of the best capabilities of the Galaxy S® III with an enhanced S Pen and new S Pen apps, the processing power to multitask like a PC, with a larger screen yet in a thinner, lighter form factor. The Galaxy Note II enables consumers that want a larger format device to create, collaborate and now share original content faster and easier than before.

“The original Galaxy Note® created a new category of smartphones by combining the best of a smartphone with the best of a tablet. In less than a year, Samsung sold more than 10 million globally demonstrating the category is taking hold,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Telecommunications America. “The new Galaxy Note II is a significant leap forward for the category.”

Power & Performance

Galaxy Note II marks the U.S. debut of Samsung’s Exynos™ 1.6 GHz quad-core processor optimized for LTE networks. It has 2GB of internal RAM; and comes with 16 GB of onboard file storage and supports up to 64GB of additional memory with a microSD® card. Collectively, these deliver easy multitasking, lightning fast screen transitions, powerful browser performance and minimal app load time.

The Galaxy Note II is the first Samsung smartphone to launch with Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean, which brings stunning graphical capabilities and an upgraded Google Now service, including new features such as contextual search. It is also a SAFE-designated device, which means it has additional security features to safe-guard sensitive data and communications.

The Galaxy Note II has a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED™ touchscreen with 16:9 aspect ratio, the standard for true HD video viewing, and comes with a 3,100 mAh battery, which is 24 percent larger than the original Galaxy Note.

Despite the much larger battery, the device weighs slightly less than the original Galaxy Note. As a result of a narrower bezel on all four sides of the screen, the screen is larger but the overall device is narrower. The Galaxy Note II is available in Marble White and Titanium Gray color options.

Create & Collaborate

At the heart of the Galaxy Note II and the ability to create and collaborate is the S Pen™, which has been ergonomically redesigned to provide a more precise and natural writing and drawing experience. The new S Pen can sense 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, four times more than the original S Pen.

When the new S Pen is removed from the Galaxy Note II, it automatically launches the S Pen menu, which opens a new home screen that allows one-touch access to most used S-Pen applications. Keeping track of the S Pen is simple now too because a visual and audible alarm appears if the user forgets to put the S Pen back inside the device.

The S Pen’s advanced features provides the ability to capture ideas, inspiration and information instantly, and to combine handwriting with any digital content directly on the screen, such as adding new calendar appointments by writing the event details directly on the day of the week, signing or adding handwritten notes to an email.

Selecting and cropping text, images or other content on the Galaxy Note II with the S Pen is very similar to a traditional “click-mouse” experience. When the S Pen’s side button is pressed down, the S Pen recognizes that users want to clip or edit the selected content on the screen. Users can draw precise lines around the content to be cropped out, highlighted or copied into another application.

Key applications of the S Pen include:

Easy Clip feature allows users to instantly outline and crop any content on the screen in any shape to save, share or paste. Once done cropping the image, users can freely edit the cropped content through coloring, shading, or their own personal handwriting.
Air View allows users to hover with the S Pen over an email, calendar entry, image gallery or video to preview the content without having to open it or wait for screen transitions. This feature also enables users to preview Web site content without opening the full site. Air View provides a title description for unrecognizable icons in various applications.
Quick Command, the S Pen quickly activates applications and services people use most often. The command pad appears with one upward swipe on the screen with the S Pen button pressed down. Users can send an email, make a call or search a location with pre-registered and customized S Pen strokes marks made on the command pad.
Idea Sketch – allows users to easily add illustrations by handwriting keywords on the S Note. It provides illustration images that match the handwritten keywords. It’s a fancy illustration match function that will allow users to express, organize and visualize ideas in a more innovative and creative way. Users can even customize and add in their own illustrations library.
Photo Notes which allows you to create handwritten notes on the back of digital photos.
Multitask & Share

The Galaxy Note II takes multitasking to the next level by enabling consumers to launch multiple windows on one screen, including high definition video. Multitasking features include:

Popup Note lets users open an S Note instantly as a pop-up window to jot down a quick note during a phone call, checking email or watching a video.
Popup Video extends the concept of ‘Popup Play.’ While watching a video, with the touch of a button, the video will become a floating window on the display. The video will continue to play and it can be re-sized or repositioned to any part of the GALAXY Note II’s screen. This versatility means that users are free to load other applications beneath it to browse online or work in other apps such as email, calendar or text messaging.
Popup Browser launches a new browser window when a user clicks on a link embedded in an email.
The Galaxy Note II contains many of the popular, real-life content sharing features introduced in June on the Samsung Galaxy S™ III including:

S Beam – Tap back of Galaxy Note II against another S-Beam-enabled device to share large video files, documents or S Notes in seconds without using data service.
Share Shot – Seamlessly share pictures taken with Galaxy Note II’s 8 megapixel camera to other phones from up to 200 feet away.
Burst Shot/Best Shot – Capture rapid-fire still pictures with zero shutter lag; choose picture with optimal colors, lighting and clarity from Best Shot image recommendations.
AllShare Cast™ and GroupCast™ have been expanded on the Galaxy Note II. Share premium video content, mobile games and movies and TV shows from Samsung Media Hub wirelessly with Samsung Smart TVs, laptops, tablets and other consumer electronics.
Customize & Accessorize

· Protective Flip Cover – Samsung’s unique flip cover enhances the look of the Galaxy Note II with a premium leather front and glossy backing, while providing privacy and protection. The Protective Flip Cover comes in seven vibrant colors to customize the Galaxy Note II, including Titanium Gray, Marble White, Blue, Pink, Mint, Lime Green, and Orange.

· S Pen with Eraser – This ergonomic, full-featured S Pen features a button for gestures and an eraser tip for easy corrections. This updated version of Samsung’s original S Pen truly mimics the feel of a pen or pencil.

For more information: Visit us at www.facebook.com/samsungmobileusa

 

[frankiez]

GIMME, GIMME! my TB will be due for upgrade! guess i've found my new phone!

 

[Narsil]

...The Galaxy Note II will launch on all 5 major U.S. carriers (including Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile & U.S. Cellular) by the middle of November...

...Also, we have heard several reports that the bootloader will be locked on Verizon and maybe other carriers...

...The Galaxy Note II is available in Marble White and Titanium Gray...

Also, this does seem to confirm that even the Verizon model will have the Exynos Quaddy! <Yes!>

 

[wyndslash]

Wonder when the release dates are for Asia

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[liftedplane]

(Also, we have heard several reports that the bootloader will be locked on Verizon and maybe other carriers.)

I really hope this doesn't surprise anyone... Seriously vzw doesn't care about how we feel it's "their" network. :dry:

I'd still get it that's one sexy looking device and only slightly bigger than the SGS3 with a much larger screen. I absolutely love the s-pen idea as well.

 

[geoff5093]

Can't wait to try one out!

 

[MissionImprobable]

Still cannot figure out why VZ insists on locked bootloaders. The modding community is such a small percent of a percent of their user base that this stance is beyond unnecessary.

 

[jodyberry]

I know it's huge (like the original Note), but has anyone used this primarily as their phone?

I mean, how is it as far as putting it in a pocket, holding it in your hand, etc. I don't mind bigger phones (and was waiting for the Razr HD), but this seems cool as well.

Thanks all...

 

[BenLand150]

I know for a fact that they'll find a way to unlock the bootloader like on the S3. It should be pretty similar too if I'm not mistaken. THIS is my next phone. Get C10 on it and you're flying.

 

[Narsil]

I know for a fact that they'll find a way to unlock the bootloader like on the S3...

I thought the Verizon GSIII bootloader was still locked but they bypass it by flashing custom recoveries and booting off the recovery. That's very different from unlocking the bootloader in my book.

 

[hammerhead13]

I have been sitting on 2 upgrades for this one. Can't wait. I want to go tell that VZW Rep that I was right & he was full of $h1t!

 

[liftedplane]

I thought the Verizon GSIII bootloader was still locked but they bypass it by flashing custom recoveries and booting off the recovery. That's very different from unlocking the bootloader in my book.

It's kernel execution kexec.... though I did read they were actually flashing custom kernels not just bypassing it with kexec. who knows, either way we win.

I have been sitting on 2 upgrades for this one. Can't wait. I want to go tell that VZW Rep that I was right & he was full of $h1t!

you go girl!!! :biggrin:

 

[MissionImprobable]

I have been sitting on 2 upgrades for this one. Can't wait. I want to go tell that VZW Rep that I was right & he was full of $h1t!

Don't come down on him too harshly. The VZ reps are usually the last to know anything.

 

[BenLand150]

I thought the Verizon GSIII bootloader was still locked but they bypass it by flashing custom recoveries and booting off the recovery. That's very different from unlocking the bootloader in my book.

It's an unsecured bootloader. Works the same. It's win win. So, I'll take it.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/15/unsecure-bootloader-can-now-be-flashed-to-verizons-galaxy-s3/

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[hammerhead13]

Don't come down on him too harshly. The VZ reps are usually the last to know anything.

Well He claimed he worked @ corporate & knew for a fact that the LG Intuition was all they were getting and said the Note 2 would be Exclusive to AT&T.