Samsung Galaxy Note 9 first-take: Bluetooth S Pen points the way to phone perfection
Following the official announcement at the Samsung Unpacked event, I had the chance to spend a couple of hours using the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with an evaluation unit now in hand to use for a full review. We'll be working on that over the next week so please leave any specific questions in the comments. Also: Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 unpacked: Should you upgrade? After just a couple of hours, it looks like the Galaxy Note 9 improves upon the Note 8 with the following: Repositioned the fingerprint scanner to the center back Added Bluetooth to the S Pen, along with more advanced functions Enhanced audio capability with stereo speakers, tuned by AKG Improved the excellent camera experience, adding the features we see on the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Improved the facial unlock and security experience Also: Samsung S Pen reflections: A differentiator in a saturated smartphone market I was starting to get bored with smartphones, but after putting my SIM back into an eva...