Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Release Date Nears: 9 Tips For Navigating The US ... - International Business Times

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may already be on the market internationally, but the handset won’t make its debut in the U.S. until later this week. Several U.S. carriers will soon begin shipping the Galaxy Note 3, including AT&T on Oct. 1, T-Mobile on Oct. 2, Sprint on Oct. 4 and Verizon on Oct. 10. U.S. Cellular also insists it will release its Note 3 model in October, but it has not yet divulged release specifics. If you have your heart set on purchasing Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, here's the information you’ll need to know  about the Galaxy Note 3 U.S. release.

Pre-Orders and In-Store Availability

Those who have already pre-ordered their Galaxy Note 3 should expect their handsets to ship on the aforementioned release dates, if not slightly before those dates. Many carriers have notably shipped older Samsung devices, such as the Galaxy S4, early so they could get the devices to owners even before the designated release date. Customers should find no trouble with the shipping of pre-ordered Galaxy Note 3 handsets. At most, pre-orders should be delivered within two days after their designated shipping dates.

Those who haven't pre-ordered need not worry about availability of the Galaxy Note 3 in stores. Since the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a niche device that sells in smaller numbers than other flagship devices, customers should see no inventory shortages. Currently, we know T-Mobile will have the Galaxy Note 3 available in stores on Oct. 2 while AT&T and Sprint will have the Note 3 available in stores by Oct. 4. Verizon has not yet revealed its in store availability of the Note 3; however, it should hit stores around Oct. 10 as pre-orders ship.

Prepare for In-Store Purchase

Make sure you're as knowledgeable as possible about your purchase beforehand, especially if you plan to buy your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in a store; however, we also recommend doing your homework if you plan to purchase your Galaxy Note 3 online.

Research your network's talk, text and data options beforehand and be certain about what plan you want for your Note 3 handset. Be certain about whether you want a two-year contract with a subsidized device cost or a month-to-month plan, which requires customers to purchase a handset for its full retail price in addition to services fees. Many carriers now also offer noncontract plans, which allow customers to purchase devices on a down payment and then pay the remaining value of the handset in 24-month increments.

Know whether you want to purchase the handset protection plan offered by your carrier. Most carriers offer Asurion handset protection plans; however, there are many other smartphone insurance plans from which to choose. Note that if you opt out of your carrier-supported protection plan you may not be able to choose that plan in the future.

In-Store Purchase Pros And Cons

As mentioned, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 likely won't attract large lines waiting to purchase the handset in stores, but you may have to suffer an associates' sales pitch for accessories and the aforementioned handset protection plan. This is another reason to be sure of everything you want to purchase beforehand. Still, make sure to bring extra cash with you. In addition to likely purchases of accessories and such, taxes and other fees like activation fees will bring up the overall price of your purchase.

Check Out the Deals

While many may be anxious to get their Galaxy Note 3 handsets as soon as possible, it may also be of benefit to hold out for various retailers to begin offering discounts. Such retailers as Walmart and online shops as Dell, Amazon and Wirefly will likely begin offering discounts on the Galaxy Note 3 not long after it's available in stores. Discounts usually begin at $ 20 off and may also include free accessories.

Accessories to Buy

Many accessories are a must for smartphone owners today. First and foremost new Galaxy Note 3 owners may want to invest in a good protective case and/or screen protector. While the Galaxy Note 3 falls under the category of a high-end device, it may not fare well falling from high distances as recent drop tests have proven. A case will help protect the edges of a Note 3 from nicks and scratches while a screen protector will safeguard against screen shattering.

The Galaxy Note 3 will ship with at least 32GB of internal storage, a significant upgrade from its cousin the Samsung Galaxy S4, which mostly shipped with a 16GB option. However, many owners may still want to take advantage of its Micro SD support, which allows for expanded storage up to 64GB, which can help make sure there’s never at a lack for internal storage for music, movies, photos, books or applications.

The removable battery on the Galaxy Note 3 also allows for extra battery support by way of an extended battery. While the 3,200mAh battery on the Note 3 will offer some serious juice, Samsung branded extended batteries will not only provide extra power to a new handset, it will also maintain certain brand specific functions such as NFC powered abilities. However, many third party brands will also have batteries compatible with the Galaxy Note 3.

Other Things To Keep In Mind

- The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will likely be available most in its black and white options in the U.S.; the third pink option may not see U.S. availability at all. Other colors options may come months down the road and may be exclusive to certain carriers.

- The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will likely not release on many smaller, regional carriers, if any.

- If you are only interested in the Samsung Galaxy Gear companion device, you need not buy the Galaxy Note 3 handset as the Galaxy Gear will soon be compatible with other Samsung handsets as the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3.  

- If you do not want or require an S-Pen, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may not be the device for you. Consider the Samsung Galaxy Mega or the Galaxy Note 2 for other large-screened options or the Samsung Galaxy S4 for more touch screen specific device.

Do you think you're prepared for the U.S. release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3? Let us know in the comments below.

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Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, Note 2 set for Android 4.3 update - CNET UK

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The Samsung Galaxy S4 is set to update to the cutting-edge Android 4.3 Jelly Bean in October, with the Galaxy S3 review, Galaxy Note 2 and HTC One Google Edition not far behind.

SamMobile reports the Android 4.3 update is in testing for the S4, S3 and Note 2. The S4 is reported to receive the update at some point in the next few weeks, followed by the S3 at the end of October or November, and the Note 2 at the end of November or December.

Don’t hold your breath if you own an S4, S3 or Note 2, however — just because an Android update is made available for a specific phone, it still has to go through the networks. The networks and manufacturers have to test the update to make sure it works with the extra bloatware, bumpf and gubbins they add to your phone.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is the very latest version of Google’s popular software for smart phones and tablets. It made its debut on the new Google Nexus 7 and then the Google Nexus 4 this summer.

One of the biggest changes in 4.3 is the introduction of multiple user profiles, allowing you to share your Android device with friends, family and other halves without the worry they might accidentally delete your stuff or see things they shouldn’t. It’s a relatively small update, which heralds big changes in the newly-anounced Android KitKat, also expected in October.

Whether the update is coming to the S4′s spin-offs — the Galaxy S4 Zoom, S4 Active and S4 Mini — is still unclear. Android is notorious for taking ages to see updates find their way onto older phones, which means many phone fans are left looking on enviously while paying for even relatively new phones that are stuck without up-to-date software.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 4.3 Jelly Bean Update Coming Soon as Android OS ... - International Business Times AU

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is bound to receive the 4.3 Jelly Bean anytime soon as the said version of Android OS is already on the testing stage.

Samsung centric Web site SamMobile confirmed the news via its Twitter account.

Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 and Note 2 are some of the smartphones that are expecting to receive the update in the coming months. The Galaxy S4 will be the first in line and will receive the upgrade in October. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note 2 may enjoy the perks of the new OS by December.

This is supported by the statement of Samsung’s president of strategic marketing for the mobile division Lee Don-joo. He said that Samsung Galaxy S4 will be connected to the Galaxy Gear by next month and will soon be followed by the Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3.

“All functions of the Gear will be connected to the Galaxy S4 smartphone by next month and the connection will be expanded to Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 by the end of December,” Lee Don-joo told the Korea Times.

The Galaxy Gear was released alongside the Galaxy Note 3 and is compatible with 4.3 Android Jelly Bean OS. This is due to the fact that the Gear uses Bluetooth 4.0 to connect to smartphones and tablets. Bluetooth 4.0 is one of the new features on Google’s latest Jelly Bean update.

Previous reports claimed that Samsung devices will receive the 4.3 Jelly Bean update in October. This was subtly announced at the recent Unpacked event in Berlin last September 4.

The 4.3 Jelly Bean update will bring new features such as “restricted profiles, Bluetooth 4.0 low-energy support, Open GL 3.0 support, and a T9 dialer. There has also been improvement in terms of notifications for the device,” Android Authority reported.

Waiting Samsung fans and users are quite disappointment with the slow rollout of Android OS updates. There were reports that the company will skip the release of 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update and will directly get the 4.3 version of the OS. During the past months, the rollout of the latest Android update on Samsung devices has been constantly delayed and was unable to match the speed of release of Google’s update on the Android OS.

However, Custom ROM and other unofficial, root-based Jelly Bean update from developers are available for impatient users who wished to update their smartphones to the latest OS. If you are not that tech-savvy, we suggest that you wait for the official update from Samsung.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 Update: What's The (Real) Holdup? - Tekrieg

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has made it out to several countries around the globe, however the predecessor is still a popular choice for many. Now owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 are finding out that it could be some time before they get their hands on the update to Jelly Bean 4.3.

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S3 have Jelly Bean 4.1 and they have had it for a long time now. They missed out on the update to Jelly Bean 4.2.2 and were hoping that 4.3 would arrive instead next month.

So you would think that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 would get the update around the same time. However SamMobile said that the company have only just started testing their new OS on the phablet.

So if things go to plan the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 could get updated to the latest OS in October sometime, however if issues arise it could be some time.

This comes as a time when it is thought that Google will release KitKat 4.4 next month, which means there will be yet another update that owners have to wait for.

We have seen the latest software on the Samsung Galaxy S4 and S3, so fingers crossed that owners of the Samsung Galaxy S2 won't have to wait much longer to see Android Jelly Bean 4.3 arrive on their handsets.

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Android 4.3 Update Status for Galaxy S4, S3 and Note 2 - IBTimes.co.uk

With Google released Android 4.3 to its Nexus devices, now Samsung is reportedly planning for a similar software update for its Galaxy smartphones. 

Android 4.3 update is expected on Galaxy S4, S3 and Note 2.

Samsung is said to have started testing Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2. However, there is no official word on the definite date for the update roll-out. Sammobile, now claims that Samsung is expected to update the Galaxy S4, which runs Android 4.2.2 out of box, to Android 4.3 sometime in October. 

Following this, the Android 4.3 is expected for the Galaxy S3 sometime within October end to November. Additionally, the second generation Galaxy Note, which is currently running on Android 4.1.2, will receive Android 4.3 sometime around November end to December. Samsung reportedly wishes to give the new Galaxy Note 3 a couple of exclusive months before the current Note 2 gets those features.  

As for new features, the Galaxy S4, S3 and Note 2 are likely to get more functions and latest TouchWiz user interface (UI) with the new the Android version. Besides, Samsung is busy in testing Android 4.3 for its Galaxy Mega series devices.   

Speculation also indicates that Samsung might release Android 4.3 for three of its Galaxy smartphones in the said time frame.

Recently Lee Don-joo, the president of Samsung’s strategic marketing for mobile business, told The Korean Times that Galaxy S4 will be connected to Galaxy Gear by next month and with Galaxy S3 and Note 2 by the end of December.  

 ”All functions of the Gear will be connected to the Galaxy S4 smartphone by next month and the connection will be expanded to Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 by the end of December,” said Lee Don-joo. 

In order to pair the Galaxy Gear with Galaxy S4, S3 and Note 2, the devices need to run on Android 4.3, as the smartwatch uses Bluetooth 4.0 LE to connect with smartphones and tablets, notes Android Authority.  

The Bluetooth 4.0 LE is one of the new features of Android 4.3, which means the aforementioned Galaxy devices will be upgraded to Android 4.3 to be paired with the Galaxy Gear. 

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear Hands-On - MobileSyrup.com

I had the treat to play with Samsung's newest device line-up this week, the 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 3 and its companion in wearable tech, the Galaxy Gear smart watch.

Neither device was quite ready for production, but Samsung wanted us to get a feel for what will likely be a very potent technology combo when they launch together on October 4th.

While we didn't get a long time with the Gear, I can tell you that it's a lot more usable than it appeared to be when launched at IFA earlier this year. The watch comes with a standard clasp band that, combined with the metal frame, lends it size and weight that I haven't seen from another device in its category. One can make the argument that the Gear is too big to wear comfortably for hours at a time, but it didn't appear to be that way on my average-width wrist.

The software took a bit of time to react to touch input, one of the main criticisms we've seen levelled against it in early previews, but for the most part it was an enjoyable experience to browse through the various apps and built-in functions. Taking a photo with the Gear is a bit strange, since you're pointing to an object like Inspector Gadget, but changing watch faces and communicating with the Note 3?s Gear Manager app over Bluetooth is extremely simple.

The device charges in a little clasp that allows it to stand upright and be used as a bedside alarm clock, for example. The default screen simply shows the time and weather on the OLED display, but there are at least a dozen faces to choose from.

Many of the apps I saw, like this one from Vivino, are simple and single task-focused. While I am legitimately concerned that developers won't take to the proprietary SDK as kindly as they would if it was an offshoot of the Android SDK, the Gear has a better chance of working than, say, Sony's Smart Watch, which has struggled to attract big-name developers.

Moving onto the Galaxy Note 3, this is clearly a huge upgrade over last year's model. Whereas the Note 2 was a more refined version of the original, the Note 3 introduces a higher-resolution screen, a much better S Pen, some of the fastest Android software I've seen to date, and a design that looks more classy than cheesy.

The new back cover, though removable, lends the 5.7-inch smartphone a real sense of professionalism, and finally moves Samsung away from the slippery Hyperglaze plastic we know and tolerate.

You can see the fundamental differences in build quality from the shot above. Whereas the Galaxy S4 shimmers and plays with the light (along with fingerprints), the Note 3 is a decidedly business affair. It feels no bigger than last year's Note II, and is indeed only slightly taller, while being thinner and narrower.

I'm not going to say the Note 3?s Super AMOLED screen is better than the G2?s, but it's certainly an improvement over the S4, with more accurate colours and better maximum brightness.

I won't get into too much software stuff pre-review, but let's just say that Samsung realized people didn't want to sync their devices to a Samsung account any longer and added Evernote support to S Note. That, along with the improved touch response and more robust S Pen apps, makes the Note 3 a veritable notebook replacement, the first time I can say that with confidence in the product's three-year life cycle.

We'll have a review up in the next few weeks, so stay tuned.

Android 4.3 Release In Canada For Galaxy S4, S3 And Note 2 Slated For ... - Ubergizmo

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At its Unpacked event earlier this month, Samsung announced that it will release the Android 4.3 update for Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 2 in October. The update will bring features that Google has added, it will also bring the required Bluetooth LE stack that is needed to connect these devices to Samsung's new Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Customers in Canada might have to wait a bit longer than everyone else, according to a report by MobileSyrup, Samsung Canada has confirmed that Android 4.3 release across the border will take place in November.

This was reportedly confirmed by Vice President of Enterprise Business Division at Samsung Canada, Paul Brannan, during a presentation at the Canadian Wireless Trade Show.  Apparently it is working with Google and local carriers to ensure a smooth rollout of Android 4.3, so its likely that it might happen in November. Samsung has taken a big decision by deciding that it will release Android 4.3 for Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2 in one swoop. However, the update is absolutely essential in a sense that its required by customers with these devices if they want to use a Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Galaxy S4 users might already be in luck, it was discovered yesterday that basic Galaxy Gear functions already work with Galaxy S4.

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No Audio Coming Through Galaxy Note 2 HDMI When Connected To HDTV - The Droid Guy

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can share multimedia files to HDTV via HDMI port. While the setup is straightforward, there were reports about problems that may occur during porting and they vary from very simple to very complicated ones. Among them is the "no audio" issue. To make it a little clearer, this post will deal with one problem only.

According to emails we received from our readers, no audio can be heard from the HDTV when they try to view some videos from their Galaxy Note 2. Here is an email message that describes the problem well:

Hey Guys,

I recently bought a smart TV primarily for entertainment purposes. My friend showed when I was in their house once that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can share multimedia files, i.e. videos, photos, etc., using a special cable. I went to an electronic store and found what they call an HDMI adapter. When I connected it the video showed but there is no audio whatsoever. Can you help me with it? Thanks.

Possible Causes & Resolution

We haven't been able to verify the kind of cable our reader used as he didn't reply to our message. However, based on reports from other owners, the following are the possible causes whey there is no audio coming out of the speakers of the HDTV when the Galaxy Note 2 is connected via the HDMI adapter:

Volume is turned down to the minimum level. Perhaps there is no problem at all, you may have just turned down the volume causing the audio to be inaudible. Thus, the first logical step you should do is check the volume of both the Galaxy Note 2 and you HDTV. If you're sure that both have the volumes set to a level that's audible, then proceed to the next step.

The video natively does not have audio. One way to know that the video you might want to share with your HDTV has audio, play it on the Note 2. If you can hear sounds, then the video is fine, otherwise, you might want to double-check on your video rather than troubleshooting your setup.

Temporary device issue. To eliminate this, consider rebooting your Galaxy Note 2, or better yet, soft-reset it by taking the battery out for a minute, then turn the phone back on.

Firmware needs updating. Check to see if there is an available update for your device, if there is, update it and re-check the audio after that. Otherwise, continue with the troubleshooting.

Incorrect HDMI adapter in use for your device. After checking your device and still the audio does not come on, you might want to consider taking a look at the cable you're using. There must be some specs data that came with it, try to check if the specs are compatible with the specs of your device. Secondly, you might also consider doing a physical check to see if there is a physical problem with the cable. Lastly, you might be connected to an HDMI port on your HDTV that does not support audio. Or you are using an adapter to convert a non-HDMI port to an HDMI port.

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Android 4.3 coming to Galaxy S4 in October, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 by ... - Android Authority

Galaxy Gear "lacks something special" but will work with Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 in coming months, according to the South Korean giant, which means that's when the new Android 4.3 update will be available for these devices.

Android 4.3 update hinted

Samsung's Lee Don-joo, the president of strategic marketing for the mobile division, told the Korea Times that the Galaxy S4 will be connected to the Gear "by next month," with the Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2 getting Galaxy Gear support by the end of the year:

"All functions of the Gear will be connected to the Galaxy S4 smartphone by next month and the connection will be expanded to Galaxy Note2 and Galaxy S3 by the end of December," said the president.

Why is that statement so important? Well, in order for the Galaxy Gear to connect to other devices than the Galaxy Note 3, these devices are required to run Android 4.3, as the smartwatch uses Bluetooth 4.0 LE to hook up to smartphones and tablets.

Bluetooth 4.0 LE happens to be a new feature of Google's latest Jelly Bean update, which means the named devices will be upgraded to Android 4.3 in order to be ready to be paired with the Galaxy Gear.

In other words, Samsung has basically confirmed what existing reports have said all along, that the Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 update is coming in October, followed by an Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2.

That's definitely important for plenty of Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 users whether they plan to buy a Galaxy Gear smartwatch or not. While we're still waiting for actual release dates for the update, this time around things are looking better for Android fans that own one of those three Samsung handsets.

Unlike with previous Android updates, Samsung may be very interested to have its Android 4.3 updates out and about as fast as possible, in order to try to pitch its Galaxy Gear to as many Galaxy device owners that don't intend to buy a Galaxy Note 3 – currently the only Galaxy Gear-compatible handset – but are interested in purchasing a Gear smartwatch to use with their existing Samsung smartphone.

Other Galaxy Gear talk

Discussing the company's first smartwatch with the Korea Times, an unnamed Samsung official said the company acknowledges that the "Gear lacks something special," but that the product will get better in time "with more investment for user interface and user experience."

That's not exactly the greatest compliment a Samsung exec can pay to one of the company's most recent creations, but at the same time it's sort-of in line with some of the criticism the device has received.

To counter the critics, Samsung's Lee Young-hee, executive vice president for marketing at Samsung Mobile, said that the handset is getting "warm response," without actually revealing how warm the response was by mentioning pre-order numbers:

"The Galaxy Gear is a wow product. It's a wholly new and must-have accessory," said the vice president Lee, downplaying growing criticism about the wristwatch. "It only weighs 74 grams and it's very easy to receive a call or send a text."

As for an earlier rumor that said a Galaxy Gear 2 model may be in the works for CES 2014 or MWC 2014, the same executive denied that the company is working on a second-generation model.

We'll be back with more details about Galaxy Gear compatibility – and therefore Android 4.3 updates – in the near future.

Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update reportedly in testing, to arrive ... - Android Authority

Into

Into According to a new report, Samsung is currently testing the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy Note 2 Although the rumor can not be verified just yet.

Into The news comes from Sam Mobile , Which has apparently learned That the tests Android 4.3 for Samsung’s second version notes have just begun:

Into The publication, Which Has Been accurate with previous Samsung-related leaks, the firm speculates That will bring the first Android 4.3 update to the Galaxy S4 (October) and Galaxy S3 (October / November), with the Galaxy Note 2 said to receive the latest Android version by the end of the year (late November or December).

Into furthermore, Also Samsung is said to be testing Android 4.3 on its two Galaxy Mega models, Although nothing can be officially confirmed just yet.

A previous report Said That Into the Galaxy Galaxy S3 and S4 will be upgraded to Android 4.3 at some point in October.

Into Sure, Google may unveil and launch a new Android version by the time Samsung updates its current and previous flagship devices to Android 4.3, but That Would not be the first time something like this would happen.

Into For what it’s worth, we’ll remind you That the Galaxy Note 3 is officially available in various countries, running Google’s latest operating system. Not to mention That the Galaxy S4 Edition Play Google and the Google Nexus 10 Also run Google’s latest OS version.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Users to Get Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS Update Soon - IBTimes India

Samsung Galaxy Note 3′s previous iteration, Galaxy Note 2 is reportedly being tested with the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. The news comes from one of the reliable Samsung leak website, Sam Mobile via Twitter feed.

“Breaking: Samsung has just started testing Android 4.3 for the #GalaxyNoteII,” stated the tweet. If the rumours are to be believed, the Galaxy Note 2 users might get the 4.3 Jelly Bean update by the end of this year (November/December).

It has been also speculated by Sam Mobile that the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS update will be first rolled out to Samsung’s flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S4 in October and Samsung Galaxy S3 during October and November, reported  Android Authority.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Mega 5.8 are also speculated to be on the verge of receiving the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, according to Phone arena.

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The features to arrive with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean include:

- Virtual surround sound
- Autocomplete Dial-Pad (will suggest phone numbers as soon as the user starts typing the numbers on the dial-pad)
-Easy text input with improved tap-typing recognition
-Location detection through Wi-Fi (without turning on Wi-Fi all the time)
-Bluetooth Low Energy
-Open GL ES 3.0 for enhanced graphics
-Restricted profiles – Mode in which a user has limited access to apps and other content
-Faster user switching from the lock screen

In related news, it has been noted that the Samsung Galaxy S3 handset will be receiving Galaxy S4 features along with the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS.

Samsung Galaxy S3 is expected to borrow few camera features from Galaxy S4 along with battery improvements and minor UI tweaks. It is also believed that the OS update will be received OTA (Over-The-Air) or vie Samsung Kies on PC.

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Galaxy Note 3 review: Samsung's digital notepad - Telegraph.co.uk

What the new model adds is a good number of particularly useful new ideas: S Note, the notetaking programme is now accompanied by 'Action Memo'. This is one of the options you can choose immediately you extract – with some difficulty – the stylus from the back of the device. It allows users to, say, write an email address and then get the device to recognise it and pop it straight into the 'To' field of an email; write a phone number and it will take you straight to the dialler; write a postcode and it can take you straight to a map. These are genuine time-saving features that make the most of accurate handwriting recognition and instant access to the internet, although why notes and memos are different is a moot point. By and large, though, the menu that appears as soon as you extract the ‘S Pen’ stylus makes the Note easier to use than its predecessor.

Other options instantly accessible from the stylus's default menu are the ability to annotate whatever is on the screen and then save it as a picture – useful but not novel – and the chance to add content to a digital scrapbook or to search the device. An 'Easy Crop' option makes cropping pictures a lot easier, too.

What's perhaps most useful, of the other options, however, is Pen Window. It allows you to draw a rectangle whatever size you want and then have another programme running in it. It's the multi-window option that everyone is used to on computers brought to the tablet, but defined by you. So you might have your email running in front of a web browser window, for instance. While Samsung has offered multi-window or pop-out videos, this new option adds a level of flexibility that makes it much more useful for the first time.

The large size of the Note 3 means the screen is a drain on power but also allows a large battery to offer everything I needed to get through a whole day. The device charges through a new, larger Micro USB 3 port, which happily incorporates an existing Micro USB jack too, so all your old cables aren't redundant. With a USB 3 connection, it offers faster charging and data transfer. The 13MP camera is perfectly decent, but a phablet is not the ideal device to capture pictures – improved speed and memory are also welcome additions.

Users may have mixed feelings about the leather back Samsung has added to the Note 3 – it doesn't feel quite like the premium product Samsung is hoping for, but other options are available, and the aim to soften what might otherwise be a rather large chunk of plastic is surely the right one.

Overall, on the one level the Galaxy Note 3 is simply an iterative improvement over the existing, excellent models – but those improvements are pretty substantial leaps. Action Memo, in particular, is a really useful addition to a product that already has the potential to revolutionise the very idea of taking notes. Samsung hopes many users will pair the Note 3 with the Galaxy Gear smartwatch. That offers the prospect of a far greater revolution – and both are categories Samsung has pretty much to itself.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Release Date October 4th on Sprint; Note 3 vs Note 2 ... - Crossmap

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is set for an October 4 release date on the Sprint network. Samsung hinted at a fall 2013 release date in the US during the IFA Berlin conference earlier this month. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the predecessor to the Note 2 with new and improved specs and features to the phablet. Here is a neatly complied list of some of the great changes to the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phablet. 

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 comes with a 5.7-inch screen with a 1080×1920 pixel resolution. This is a great upgrade from the 720×1280 Note 2. Under the hood, the new phablet comes with a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU. The Note 2, in comparison, is only 1.6GHz CPU. 

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The Galaxy Note 3 camera increases to 13 megapixels from 8 mp, but maintains the standard 1080p HD video feature. Even the battery life gets a small boast with up to 11 hours of use. 

Note 2 ran on Android 4.1 OS while the new phablet will run on the latest Android OS– 4.3 Jelly Bean. It will include Samsung’s TouchWiz customizations and be compatible with the new Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch. 

Sprint’s “unlimited data for life” also applies to the Galaxy Note 3. The network offers unlimited data as opposed to setting fixed data plans and charging for any gigabytes beyond the planned amount. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will cost about $ 349.99 with a 2-year contract from Sprint. 

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Note 2 vs iPhone 5 (Comparison) - SidhTech

Android handsets are your best choice if you are looking to get your hands on a big device as they currently have one of the largest handsets on the market – the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

Although Apple have made the iPhone 5 bigger too, it is still nowhere near as big as some of the other bigger screened handsets available at the moment and for that reason many users seeking to buy a device with a large screen will be looking at Android handsets instead.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 & S3 vs iPhone 5: measuring up the competition

Even though the successor for the Samsung Galaxy S3 has now been released, the S4, it would not be fair to compare this device as it has been made to copete up against the future Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the iPhone 6. Therefore we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy S3 instead. Let's begin.

As far as sales figures from last year are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy S3 beat the iPhone 5. PopHerald released a report a little while ago stating that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is heading to the number one spot at a very quick pace. According to the blog the supply checks with several different retailers have shown us that for every 2 units of the Samsung Galaxy S3 that are sold, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sells 3 units.

Obviously there are a number of things other than just the screen size that you want to take into consideration if you are moving from the iPhone to one of the Samsung devices. Lets have a look at the two Samsung handsets.

When choosing between the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, the handsets are very similar. They look very uch alike althought the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 comes with a screen of 5.5 inches. They both come with a camera of 8 megapixels as well. There are however a few big differences between them. One is that the Galaxy Note 2 is the more recent device to come out and comes with a far more powerful processor than the Galaxy S3.

In the US the Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with a dual core processor and 2GB of RAM while the international version is a quad core and has 1GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 comes with the quad core processor of 1.6GHz and has 2GB of RAM.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 comes preinstalled with Jelly Bean and has the bigger battery of the two devices and provides a longer battery life. The Samsung Galaxy comes with ICS, however if you are with AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile then you can update your device. This is not yet an option with Verizon or US Cellular.

If you are looking to get the most up to date specs and technology then the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 comes out on top. Although because it is a big handset it doesn't appeal to everybody. If you are moving up from the iPhone and not looking so get something that is a dreat deal bigger than what you are used to then the Sasung Galaxy S3 is a brilliant choice.

More Solutions to Galaxy Note 2 to PC USB Problem - The Droid Guy

Two weeks ago, I published an article titled Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Problem in Connecting Via USB which provides the things that are possibly triggering the Galaxy Note 2 to PC USB connectivity issue plus the solutions to fix it.

If any of the solutions provided there failed to fix the issue, you might want to try out the remedies provided by Dan Richard's blog.

Solution #1 – Use USB 2.0 Port

According to the source, this type of problem is usually encountered by people who are using the USB 3.0 port of their PC. So, as much as possible refrain from using it and use the USB 2.0 port instead.

Solution #2 – Check the Phone Configuration

While the author admitted that this solution did not work for him, it did work on people who are encountering the Galaxy Note 2 to PC USB connectivity problem. All you have to do is ensure that the configuration of your phone matches the settings which will show up when performing these steps:

1. First, dial *#7284# (make sure that you input the symbols and numbers correctly).

2. After pressing the pound or number sign (#), an option will show up which will enable you to change your USB connection settings. It will display modem or PDA. Just select PDA.

3. Click the button that says Qualcomm USB.

4. Choose MTP + ADB in the option.

5. Press Save and Reset.

6. Wait as your phone reboots.

7. Connect the Galaxy Note 2 to PC USB (use the USB 2.0 port).

8. If your PC initiates a download or update of the drivers, let it do so. Then, once it finishes, disconnect and replug the Galaxy Note 2.

9. Click the USB symbol on the status bar of your smartphone.

10. When asked whether you want to use MTP or PTP, select MTP.

After the last step, you will now be able to see the contents of your phone.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Tips: Upgrading To Android 4.2.2 - Tekrieg

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has been hugely popular, both with end users and developers, which is why this device has a custom Jelly Bean 4.2 ROM all to itself, ahead of the uncertain official schedule.

This ROM is for the international Galaxy Note 2, available on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint. Obviously your device needs to be rooted, backed up, and to have at least 70% battery charge, to avoid power disruptions during the installation.

You should probably disable security on your PC and your handset before you start as well. Also, you need to go to Settings > Application Development and USB Debugging and make sure it's enabled.

You also need to have ClockworkMod installed.

Then you should download the ROM onto your PC and read our instructions below to get the update.

One. Install Samsung USB drivers onto your PC.

Two. Connect your Note 2 to your PC and then copy the ROM and the Google Apps package onto the SD card of your phone.

Three. Turn off the Note 2 and reboot it in Recovery mode by pressing and holding the volume up, volume down and power keys after the phone is turned off.

Four. Make a nAndroid backup for your present ROM which can be restored later if you need to. Select "backup and restore > backup." You can choose "restore" if you decide to go back to your old ROM.

Five. In your main menu, choose "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition." Then, go back and choose "advanced > wipe Dalvik cache."

Six. return to your main menu and choose "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card." Select the ROM zip file you copied onto your Note 2 and confirm the installation. Do this again with the Google Apps package.

Seven. Once the installation is done, return to the main menu and choose "reboot system now."

Eight. The Note 2 will now reboot and this might take five minutes for the first run of the latest ROM to finish.

If everything's gone right, you should now have Jelly Bean 4.2 installed on your Note 2 and you can get going with all that ParanoidAndroid brings, along with the AOKP ROM and Cyanogen.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 Update: Finally, Some Closure - SidhTech

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Chris Toberlake

Telstra, the Australian network, had some great news for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 owners, as it was preparing for a Jelly Bean update. The company had previously said that it was ready for 4.2.2, but that this version was off the table. Telstra didn't officially announced Android 4.3, but it seemed likely.

The company has since pulled this info from its website, and the update schedule has disappeared as well. This has got people wondering if the Jelly Bean 4.3 update has been nixed as well.

Reports dating back to July said that Samsung Galaxy devices might skip 4.2 and go straight to 4.3, and the Galaxy Note 2 has been on Jelly Bean 4.1 for a while. So, owners now need to wait for a bit to see what happens, as the Galaxy Note 3 has been revealed, and this will be coming with Android 4.3 out of the box.

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HTC One Max leaks besides Galaxy Note 3 and Note 2 - Know Your Mobile India

HTC's next big offering – One Max has already starred in a plethora of leaks offering us a glimpse of what we can expect. Design-wise, One Max seems to be modeled similar to the HTC One and One Mini.

Now, we have an extensive leak showing the One Max along with Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Note 2, providing an idea of what could be the phablet's size.

On Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo, a user SimOnlyRadar has posted an image of Galaxy Note 3 and Note 2 stacked up against HTC One Max. From the looks, you can notice that the HTC offering appears to be larger than the Samsung phablets, which hints that it has a display over 5.7-inches.

As per previous rumors, HTC One Max is said to come packed with impressive specs including a 5.9-inch Super LCD3 display with full HD 1080p resolution. It will be powered up by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM.

Also, the device is speculated to pack onboard a 3,200 mAh battery, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean topped with an updated version of Sense UI called Sense 5.5.

HTC will be releasing the Galaxy Note 3 rival in the fourth quarter.  It is also claimed that the Chinese version of the phone will come with dual SIM support along with a removable back cover and will be called HTC 8008.

First look: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - NDTV

Samsung is giving its latest Galaxy Note smartphone a stylish makeover.

The Galaxy Note 3 has a soft, leather-like back. It feels like you’re holding a fancy leather-bound journal. Grooves on the side of the big-screen phone make it easier to grip.

But I found the new phone to be complicated to use. There’s too much going on. Between Scrapbook, My Magazine, Air Command and dozens of other functions, it might take even the most experienced smartphone user several hours to figure out.

I tested out the Note 3 for about 45 minutes Wednesday at a Samsung press event in a New York hotel. The company also unveiled its next tablet, the Galaxy Note 10.1, which is basically an extra-large version of the Galaxy phone, but without the cellular service. The phone and its pen were both tied down to a table with a security device, so I was hampered testing it out. A colleague spent several minutes with the tablet and was likewise hampered.

But I saw enough of the Note 3 to at least like its look and feel.

With its leather-like back and the stitching around it, the phone feels expensive and well made in my hands. The soft back can be snapped off the phone to reveal the battery. Samsung will sell replaceable back covers in several different colors, but the phone itself will come in just three: black, white or pink.

The Note 3 has a bigger screen than its predecessor, measuring 5.7 inches diagonally compared with the Note 2′s 5.5 inches. But it still weighs less (5.9 ounces, compared with 6.4 ounces) and is slightly thinner (at 0.33 inch rather than 0.37 inch).

The biggest changes are with the S Pen. The pen unlocks a new feature called Air Command. With that, you can open five other features:

- With Action Memo, you can handwrite a note.

- Scrapbook lets you circle content you like, such as a YouTube video or a news article. It automatically saves and organizes the content into a format that’s easy to scroll through. Scrapbook, with its boxy format, looks a lot like social media site Pinterest.

- Screen Write captures a screen and allows you to write comments on that captured image.

- S Finder is the phone’s search engine, to find chat messages, documents or other content on the phone.

- Pen Window, the most promising of the five, lets you access one of eight apps by drawing a box of any size on the screen. Let’s say you’re on a Web page and need to calculate something. You can open Air Command, then Pen Window. Draw a box on the screen, and eight icons pop up. You then click the one for the calculator. Pen Window currently opens a limited number of applications: calculator, clock, YouTube, phone, contacts, a Web browser and two separate chat apps – Samsung’s ChatON and Google’s Hangouts. (Two different ones? Did I mention the phone’s complicated to use?) It’s possible Pen Window will support additional apps later.

I couldn’t figure out how to open Air Command on my own. During a presentation beamed into the New York hotel’s TV sets from Berlin, where Samsung unveiled the device, a company executive said pointing the pen to the screen was all it took to open Air Command. That wasn’t the case. A Samsung representative in New York showed me how to use it. I learned that I had to click the S Pen’s button while hovering over the screen to get to Air Command.

Another new feature, My Magazine, was also hard to find. My Magazine was developed in partnership with Flipboard, an app that pulls content from news sources and your social media accounts and presents it in an easy-to-read magazine format. My Magazine does the same thing. It is customizable, pulling news content from various news sources based on subjects you want to follow, such as business or food related articles. You can also sync it with your Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and other social media accounts. My Magazine is well designed and is a place where you can easily catch up with all your social media accounts and news in one place.

But first I had to find it. A representative had to show me that an upward swipe at the bottom of the screen opens it up.

The redesigned S Pen is tough to use. It is small and thin, making it hard to grip. Not surprisingly, the button on the stylus was quite small, too. You end up spinning the pen around every time you need to click it. The phone and tablet is very geared toward the pen, rather than pinching and swiping with your fingers as with other phones such as Apple Inc.’s iPhone and even Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4.

I had no problem converting my handwritten phone numbers into digital contacts on the phone. But my colleague, who admits she has messy handwriting, says the tablet had trouble reading it.

The phone’s screen is crisp and very clear. I watched several YouTube videos and a preview for “Iron Man 3.” The bigger screen makes watching video a joy, and I can see myself watching movies on it instead of a tablet. The new phone’s screen resolution is far better on the Note 3 – at 386 pixels per inch rather than 264 on the Note 2. (By comparison, the iPhone 5 is at 326 pixels per inch.)

The phone’s 13 megapixel camera took clear shots, but it was slower than I’m used to on my iPhone 4S, the model from 2011. A processing alert pops up for a second while a photo is saving.

The Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, also unveiled Wednesday, has the same features of the Note 3 phone, just with a bigger, 10-inch screen. Like the phone, it has the leather-like backing and grooves on the side.

The tablet has a few extra bells and whistles. One of the big perks is the tablet’s file organization system, which is similar to that of a traditional personal computer. It lets you create folders and sub-folders for documents, providing easy access. Also like a PC, the tablet lets you create up to eight profiles, so you can let your kids, spouse or guests use the tablet without fear that they will read your email, delete your photos or access apps you don’t want them to.

The tablet also comes with a host of freebies that the phone doesn’t have, including free trial subscriptions to The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek and other news sources, along with extra space with online storage service Dropbox.

The tablet’s display is bright and clear, good for watching TV or viewing photos. It also has stereo speakers and cameras on both its front and back sides.

Samsung said the Galaxy Note 3 will ship to most countries (including India) on September 25. It has been priced at Rs. 49,900.

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