Alongside the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note Edge. The Note Edge offers almost all of what the Note 4 does, but it has a curved screen on the side of the device that comes with out unique set of features.
The Edge screen will act like a second screen for the device, showing things like notifications and app shortcuts, and the fact that it will still be active even while the phone has a closed cover makes it that much cooler. Samsung is releasing their own SDK for the side screen, so apps will have to specifically be written to take advantage of it. Depending on how well received the Note Edge is, you may or may not see many apps using the Edge screen.
As far as specs go, the device is nearly identical to the Galaxy Note 4. You can read up on the major new additions to the Note line here. There's a Snapdragon 805 powering the device, 3 GB of RAM, 32/64 GB internal storage options, a 16 megapixel camera, and all the bells and whistles of the Note 4. The only major difference is that the screen is technically 5.6 inches as opposed to the 5.7 inch screen on the Note 4, but the overall size of the device is the same. Software is identical, except that apps on the Note Edge will use the side screen, obviously.
The Note Edge seems like a pretty quirky device, but Samsung plans on releasing it on all major carriers with the Note 4. It might be a tough sell depending on how it's priced against the Note 4, but more options never hurt.
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Samsung Introduces the Latest in its Iconic Note Series – The Galaxy Note 4, and Showcases Next Generation Display with Galaxy Note Edge
Offering a new dimension to Samsung’s unique Note culture, the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge strengthen Samsung’s category leadership with the most progressive mobile devices on the market
Berlin, Germany – September 3, 2014 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the expansion of its flagship Galaxy Note series with the new Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge. Blending an evolved S Pen with a superior viewing experience, the Galaxy Note 4 provides users with the most unique and powerful mobile experience on the market.
“The Galaxy Note series signaled extraordinary innovation within the technology industry. Its larger screen size and iconic S Pen technology launched a new standard in smartphone culture,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics. “With the introduction of the Galaxy Note series, we brought the age-old culture of the pen and notepad into the digital world. The new Galaxy Note 4 introduces the most refined Note experience to-date by combining all the latest technology that users expect from the Galaxy series.”
Powerful Performance that Matters the Most to You
The Galaxy Note 4 embraces Samsung’s heritage of an unrivaled Galaxy mobile experience. Its extraordinary 5.7-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) Super AMOLED display reproduces clearer and more vivid images with deep contrast, better viewing angles, and response times as fast as a millionth of a second, providing a tremendous viewing experience.
Due to its large screen, the refined Multi Window feature is able to maximize the user’s experience providing them with the key to easier multi-tasking. Users can choose how they access their applications with full, split or pop-up screens, and easily change the size and positioning of apps on the screen with one intuitive swipe.
The Galaxy Note 4 also sports an advanced camera system that is able to reproduce brighter and clearer images. The device is equipped with a 16 megapixel rear-facing camera featuring a Smart Optical Image Stabilizer that counter-balances camera shake and automatically extends exposure time in dark settings. In addition, a 3.7 megapixel front-facing camera with f1.9 offers a default 90 degree shooting angle and up to 120 degree wide angle so users can take the best group shots with friends.
The Galaxy Note 4‘s wide selection of enhanced essential features enable users to get even more from their mobile device. With the Fast Charging feature and Ultra Power Saving Mode, the Galaxy Note 4 charges faster and ensures that users don’t run out of power when they need it most. The Galaxy Note 4 comes equipped with multiple microphones and an improved speaker phone for better noise cancellation when speaking in loud environments. A built-in Voice Recorder offers eight different directional voice tagging and a selective playback capability that allows users to isolate and listen to specific voices in a group conversation.
The Galaxy Note 4 also offers an improved Fingerprint Scanner, to secure personal data and the world’s first UV sensor in a mobile device.
S Pen and S Note for Everyday Tasks
Making everyday tasks much faster and easier, the Galaxy Note 4’s S Pen has been specifically evolved to serve as the primary tool that users go to for common, everyday mobile device use. This new S Pen offers a much more authentic pen experience, with a more natural brush effect that perfectly emulates writing on paper with a fountain or calligraphy pen. The S Pen also introduces a more user-friendly Air Command functionality along with other intuitive features such as Action Memo, Screen Write, Image Clip and Smart Select that allow users to create and collect content with ease. A new Smart Select feature enables users to easily piece together content from different origins, and share it with ease.
The Galaxy Note 4 also provides users with a choice of multiple, seamless note-taking methods integrated with Samsung’s S Note application that allows everyday tasks to get done faster and more easily. In addition to typing and writing, the innovative Snap Note feature allows users to take a picture of their notes on a paper or a classroom board, and then quickly and easily convert to the S Note. They can also further unleash their creativity by jotting down their thoughts quickly with the Voice Memo.
Premium Yet Functional Design
The Galaxy Note 4 introduces a new sleek and stylish Galaxy design language. The device features a premium metal frame with fluid curvature that seamlessly blends with the device display. The Galaxy Note 4’s 2.5D glass screen, inherited from the Galaxy S3, offers extra protection while perfectly complementing the device’s rich viewing experience. A soft-textured back cover provides incredible comfort that makes it easy to control with one hand. The device not only looks beautiful, but offers a superior grip and enhanced durability.
Introducing Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung’s relentless pursuit of the best in innovation through the optimization of mobile technology and the user experience has led to the debut of the innovative and unique Galaxy Note Edge. Taking the Galaxy Note experience to the next level, the Note Edge provides users with a new way to access information, engage with their mobile device, and express their personality and tastes. The Galaxy Note Edge’s unique curved Edge screen provides quick access to frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality – even when the cover is closed – all with the swipe of a thumb. Users can also receive notifications directly on the Edge Screen while watching videos without disturbing their viewing.
The Galaxy Note 4 will be available in “Charcoal Black,” “Frost White,” “Bronze Gold,” and “Blossom Pink” in global markets starting in October and the Galaxy Note Edge will be available in “Charcoal Black” and “Frost White” in select markets through Samsung’s retail channels, e-commerce and carriers later this year.
Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Product Specifications:
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Network |
2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
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AP |
2.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor |
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Display |
5.7 inch (143.9mm) Quad HD Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440) |
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OS |
Android 4.4 (KitKat) |
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Camera |
Rear Facing: 16 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Smart OIS |
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Rear Facing Camera : HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty face, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot & More, Dual Camera |
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Video |
Codec: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8 |
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Audio |
Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, Vorbis, FLAC(＊) |
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S Pen Optimized Features |
Air Command (Action Memo, Smart Select, Image Clip, Screen Write) |
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Additional Features |
Multi Window |
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Ultra Power Saving Mode |
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Voice Recorder (Normal Mode, Interview Mode, Meeting Mode, Voice Memo) |
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Download Booster |
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S Health 3.5 |
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Dynamic Lock Screen |
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Briefing |
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Google Mobile Services |
Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube |
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Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80) MIMO PCIe |
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Sensor |
Gesture, Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Gyroscope, RGB,IR-LED |
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Memory |
32 GB Internal memory ＋ micro SD slot (up to 64GB) |
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Dimension |
153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm, 176g |
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Battery |
Standard battery, Li-ion 3,220mAh, Fast Charging (Adaptive Fast Charging & QC2.0) |
* The availability of each service may differ by country.
* All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Product Specifications
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Network |
2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
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AP |
2.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor |
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Display |
5.6 inch (141.9mm) Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (2560 x 1440 + 160) |
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OS |
Android 4.4 (KitKat) |
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Camera |
Rear Facing: 16 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Smart OIS |
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Rear Facing Camera : HDR (Rich tone), Selective Focus, Rear-cam Selfie, Beauty face, Virtual Tour Shot, Shot&More, Dual Camera |
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Video |
Codec: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8, Recording & Playback: up to UHD |
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Audio |
Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, Vorbis, FLAC(＊) |
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S Pen Optimized Features |
Air Command: Action Memo, Screen Write, Image Clip, Smart Select, |
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Additional Features |
Multi Window |
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Ultra Power Saving Mode |
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Voice Recorder (Normal Mode, Interview Mode, Meeting Mode, Voice Memo) |
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Download Booster |
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S Health 3.5 |
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Dynamic Lock Screen |
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Briefing |
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Edge screen UX : Revolving Interaction, Immersive apps(Camera, Video, S Note), |
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Google Mobile Services |
Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube |
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Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (HT80) MIMO PCIe |
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Sensor |
Gesture, Accelerometer, Geo-magnetic, Gyroscope, RGB, IR-LED |
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Memory |
32/ 64 GB Internal memory ＋ microSD slot (up to 64GB) |
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Dimension |
151.3 x 82.4 x 8.3mm, 174g |
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Battery |
Standard battery, Li-ion 3,000 mAh, Fast Charging (Adaptive Fast Charging & QC2.0) |
* The availability of service may differ by country.
* All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visitwww.samsung.com.
It isnt enough that Touchwiz is bloated, Samsung seems to want to make Android apps bloated in general. A SDK for multi-window, a SDK for the S-pen and now a SDK for this ridiculous side screen. I’m guessing there are SDKs are the Galaxy gear line and Oculus VR thingy? All these just make apps bigger and slower while adding a few featires that can only be used by a few phones.
seriously?? it is SO stupid.