There's a new rumor that Samsung is supposedly considering skipping using the Galaxy Note 6 name for the next generation of the Galaxy Note series. Instead they plan to jump right to the Galaxy Note 7 name.
From a marketing stand-point, the reason this makes sense is because their entire Galaxy Note line will be in alignment with the same generation number, "7." This could help new consumers avoid being confused and assuming that the Galaxy Note 6 is an older model device.
The rumor-monger who leaked this was supposedly a Samsung marketing exec, but we should probably be skeptical for now. What do you think? Would Galaxy Note fans care if the next model had a 7 instead of a 6?
Source: Phandroid
Just in case the name stays Galaxy Note 6, here's our dedicated section for further discussion: Samsung Galaxy Note 6.
) So what if it is a number behind? The majority of consumers who do not know the ins and outs of the phone game, are usually pestered by salesmen who will certainly remind them that it is indeed the most "current" phone. I, myself, am in the latter and read about these things before they even hit the market. Now I will feel like I didn't throw my money out each year on a phone upgrade I didn't need when I reflect on previous phones.
