Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Update Likely Coming Soon

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update will likely roll out sometime in the near future as Samsung announced that it would be bringing Galaxy Gear compatibility in an update sometime in the future.

At the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 launch event today, Samsung also announced the Samsung Galaxy Gear, a new piece of wearable technology that Galaxy smartphone and tablet users will be able to use to conveniently answer phone calls or messages using Bluetooth. Samsung announced today that the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 2014 Edition will support it immediately but that it will be rolling out updates for the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy Note 2.

The Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update should hit Samsung’s older devices soon.

Given that Android 4.3 comes with Bluetooth Low Energy, it’s assumed that the updates that Samsung is referring to are Android 4.3 updates that have been rumored for the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2. Samsung has already rolled out Android 4.3 for the Galaxy S4 Google Edition so it was only a matter of time before the Galaxy S4 got its update.

Samsung announced that the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 will get their updates sometime in October, declining to offer a specific time frame for the Galaxy S4 update. However, given that the Galaxy S4 is the company’s flagship and in the hands of millions of consumers, we expect the company to get the device upgraded sometime in the near future as well so that users can take advantage of the Galaxy Gear.

Exactly when, of course, remains unclear but given that Samsung did not explicitly say October, perhaps it means that the software will land sometime in September.

Of course, this timing refers to the unbranded versions of the Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy S3 and likely the Galaxy S4 as well. Carriers will have to approve updates for arrival, something that often takes awhile in regions like the United States.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear will hit the United States in October, no specific dates known, and the Galaxy Gear should retail for $299. The price of the Galaxy Note 3 is still unknown though it will likely arrive for $299 as well. Both will run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean right out of the box.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 U.S. Release Date Details

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 U.S. release date is coming after the rest of the world gets to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

At the tail end of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3event Samsung announced the U.S. Galaxy Note 3 release date would arrive in October, after the September 25th worldwide release date.

This is not surprising as Samsung devices normally arrive in the U.S. after a global launch, but it is disappointing news for shoppers that want to buy a AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Galaxy Note 3.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 U.S. Release date is confirmed for October.

While there is no specific Samsung Galaxy Note 3 U.S. release dates announced, all appearances point to a fast Note 3 release in the U.S. and Samsung could deliver an AT&T Galaxy Note 3 release date in early October. Samsung and AT&T are tight partners and AT&T was one of the first in the U.S. to offer the Galaxy S4.

The good news about today’s announcement is that the major U.S. carriers are all on board for the Galaxy Note 3, which means we should see carriers pushing to get the device out near the same time.

After AT&T, expect a T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 option with a Sprint Galaxy Note 3 soon after. The U.S. Cellular Galaxy Note 3 could come at any time after AT&T, but based on past moves a Verizon Galaxy Note 3 release date could be dead last.

The Verizon Galaxy Note 3 release date could be last.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 comes in 32GB and 64GB storage sizes and U.S. carriers may opt to only offer the 32GB model, or one carrier could offer a Galaxy Note 3 64GB as an exclusive. The device is available in black, white and pink, and we could see special color options arrive later down the line.

Samsung switched out the plastic back of the Galaxy Note 2 for a faux leather back on the Galaxy Note 3. This may help appease users that don’t like the plastic feel of Samsung devices. The Galaxy Note 3 still features a removable back and a 3200 mAh battery plus a Micro SD card slot.

There are new S Pen features like Air Command, which lets users quickly call up five S Pen apps or actions from any screen. There are also enhanced multitasking capabilities with the ability to use two of the same app in Multi-Window mode and a new Pen Window option that can call up an app in a window the user draws on the screen.

Samsung also added a new Multi Vision Group Play feature that lets users link up three Galaxy Note 3 screens to form one big screen for watching videos.

There is no Samsung Galaxy Note 3 price yet, but U.S. carriers will likely charge around $299 on release, as it seems the top end U.S. consumers are willing to pay.

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Details on Pocket App Hints at Companion Nature of the Galaxy Gear

Samsung might be pushing the Samsung Galaxy Gear, it’s first entry into wearable computing, as a device that will define a new consumer electronics class, but if the blog post detailing the features users can expect from the Pocket application for the device is an accurate indication, the device may be even more focused on companion experiences than originally thought.

Shortly after Samsung wrapped up its IFA 20013 press event, Pocket detailed the experiences Samsung Galaxy Gear users can expect from their application when the smartwatch launches later this year.

According to the blog post, Pocket for the Samsung Galaxy Gear won’t allow users to browse their news stories, instead the application will act like a second screen to the version that runs on Samsung smartphones. Users will be able to use the application’s Text-to-Speech systems to listen to articles they are interested in without having to remove their smartphone from their pocket. Users will be also be able to pause and control audio playback from the Galaxy Gear.

Pocket on the Samsung Galaxy Gear.

While being able to listen to articles using the device isn’t a small feature, the relatively light feature set of one of the first applications for the device highlights a problem that users purchasing the Samsung Galaxy Gear this fall will have to contend with. Since the Galaxy Gear depends on the user having a Samsung device to pair it with for a mobile internet connection, users will have to decide if its $299 price tag is worth it.

If the device’s applications can’t act on their own accord, it’s likely that most users would consider that another strike against a device that Samsung is hoping will capture the imagination of users before Apple enters the market with the iWatch that many industry insiders have been predicting for some time.

In addition to running applications on its 1.6-inch Super AMOLED screen, users will able be able to answer phone calls and monitor their email inbox using the Galaxy Gear.

So far, Samsung has yet detail how users will get applications for the Samsung Galaxy Gear when it debuts this September internationally, and October in the United States.

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Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Pre-Order Coming Soon

Verizon has typically been last to announce details for big name devices but the carrier has come right out of the gate today saying thatSamsung Galaxy Note 3 pre-orders will arrive soon ahead of a release date that is likely going to touch down in October.

In the past, we’ve seen Verizon remain mum on specific details after a big device launch, most recently with the HTC One. Not the case with the Galaxy Note 3 it seems. Shortly after the Galaxy Note 3 event concluded, Verizon put up a Galaxy Note 3 splash page that confirms the device’s existence and also suggests that pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear will be coming soon.

On the splash page, the carrier specifically says that consumers will be able to pre-order “the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with the Samsung Galaxy Gear soon.” It does not mention a specific date, leaving that open for interpretation. Carriers often say soon but don’t actually mean imminent. With that in mind, Verizon’s soon could mean several weeks rather than several days.

Verizon Galaxy Note 3 pre-orders are coming soon.

The Verizon Galaxy Note 3 price is not listed though we expect the carrier to reveal that detail when it reveals the Galaxy Note 3 pre-order date in the future. Samsung has said that the Galaxy Note 3 will land in the United States in October though it did not confirm a specific date.

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 3 doesn’t appear to have a branded home button though given that we haven’t seen a back, it’s too early to conclude that the press image seen here will resemble the Verizon model. The carrier did take heat for the decision on the Galaxy Note 2 so it could opt to change its ways with the Galaxy Note 3.

Verizon’s device will come with support for the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and it will be competing against the likes of AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular.

Like the other devices, the Verizon Galaxy Note 3 should come with a large 1080p display, 13MP camera, new slim and lightweight design with a faux leather back, new S Pen features and more.

It will be joined by the Galaxy Gear smartwatch that will be touching down alongside the Galaxy Note 3 in October for $299.

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Sprint Galaxy Note 3 “Coming Soon,” Signup Page Now Live

The Verizon Galaxy Note 3 isn’t the only Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that is being promoted ahead of its release date as the Sprint Galaxy Note 3 has joined the fray with a signup that is now live ahead of the device’s actual pre-order date.

Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 announcement, Verizon threw up a Galaxy Note 3 splash page that confirmed that it would start offering pre-orders soon ahead of the device’s release date which is likely to take place sometime during the month of October. The carrier also confirmed the Galaxy Gear for arrival as well.

Not to be outdone, Sprint has also put up a splash page for its Galaxy Note 3 that offers buyers a chance to signup to be notified about the Sprint Galaxy Note 3 pre-order that should arrive at some point ahead of the release date. Sprint doesn’t come right out and use the term pre-order but it does say that by signing up, users will find out when it becomes available. And given Sprint’s history and Verizon’s plans, we expect it to be for a pre-order date.

Sprint will be offering the Galaxy Note 3 this fall.

Sprint is coy on a Galaxy Note 3 release date as well, only saying that it will be out sometime this fall. The company says here that it will be coming soon though it’s clear if that’s a release date or a pre-order.

Samsung announced that it would be hitting Japan and the United States in October after an initial release in September. Sprint has been amongst the first carriers to offer Galaxy devices so we expect the device to land at some point next month.

Sprint’s Galaxy Note 3 should come packed with all of the perks of the other Galaxy Note 3 models which means a large 1080p display, 13MP camera, new S Pen functionality, slim and lightweight design that uses a faux leather look instead of plastic and a host of other features that should make it appealing to Sprint customers.

The carrier also says that it will be offered with an unlimited guarantee which means that users will be able to keep their unlimited data plans not just for right now, but for life.

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Qualcomm Toq Smartwatch Announced After Galaxy Gear Reveal

Just moments after Samsung revealed itsGalaxy Gear smartwatch, Qualcomm announced a smartwatch of its own called theQualcomm Toq. It uses the company’s Mirasol low-power display technology, which has had some troubles over the past few years as far as becoming a popular display standard, but Qualcomm thinks that implementing it on a smartwatch may bring the hype back up.

While the Toq has a fancy touchscreen display, it’s a pretty minimalistic device — certainly not anywhere close to having the feature set of the Galaxy Gear, but that means that the battery life is far better, lasting for several days, according to the chip maker.

The Toq has a 1.5-inch display, and the Mirasol technology makes it so that the screen looks bright and vibrant in broad daylight, and there’s very little need for backlighting. Plus, the watch will automatically shut down the touch function after a certain amount of time of inactivity, and will have just a small strip of the screen active for swiping to activate the whole touchscreen when you want to use it.

Another way that the watch saves on battery is by just using Bluetooth for all communication between the watch and the phone. This means there’s no WiFi or NFC, and speakers, a mic, and a camera are nowhere to be found. There is, however, an accelerometer, so it’ll at least be able to do some basic fitness tracking.

Qualcomm says the battery lasts around two days, and this is with everything always on. The watch doesn’t have a power or sleep button, so it’ll be able to run 24/7 for two days straight before needing a charge, which is twice as long as the 25 hours that Samsung claims with the Galaxy Gear.

Charging the Toq will be pretty easy as well. It’ll come with a stand/carrying case combo that has a built-in wireless charger using Qualcomm’s proprietary WiPower technology. It looks like it’ll be easy to carry around on your wrist as well. It’s obviously bigger than regular watches, but it’s definitely smaller than the Galaxy Gear. Comfort is a huge factor with watches, so we’re interested to see how well the Galaxy Gear fits onto wrists compared to Qualcomm’s offering.

There’s no word on price of the Toq, but the company says that it’ll arrive at some point in the fourth quarter this year. The watch will come with a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that will accompany the watch as well; no word on whether or not we’ll be able to buy those separately.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Carrier Rumored Ahead of September Launch

While we’ll likely have to wait until theSamsung Galaxy Note 3 launch date to find out exactly where the new phablet will be heading, consumers should add another probable Galaxy Note 3 carrier to their list as it appears that Japan’s NTT DoCoMo will get the next-generation Galaxy Note when it arrives later this year.

Despite the lack of an announcement, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is very much in the open thanks to a host of rumors that have emerge in the weeks ahead of its September 4th launch ahead of the IFA 2013 trade show in Berlin, Germany. Nothing is confirmed just yet, but rumors suggest that it will have a massive 5.68-5.7-inch 1080p display, Exynos 5 Octa and or Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, 13MP camera, design similar to the Galaxy Note 2, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and more.

The Galaxy Note 3 is rumored to be replacing the Galaxy Note 2 and joining the Galaxy S4.

On paper, the device is looking like a worthy successor to the Galaxy Note 2, a device that emerged on a number of carriers back in October and November of last year. There are, however, some things that remain in the shadows, including its design, its price, its release date and its carriers. We’ve heard a number of rumors about where it will be heading when it arrives and today, yet another carrier has been added to the list.

Galaxy Note 3 rumors have suggest that the device will be heading to the usual suspects in the United States including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. U.S. Cellular is likely going to get the Galaxy Note 3 as well, though that hasn’t been rumored just yet. We’re now seeing carriers outside the United States emerge with a Reuters report claiming that Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo will be getting the Galaxy Note 3 as well.

Is this the Samsung Galaxy Note 3?

This is not surprising given NTT DoCoMo’s prominence in Japan but it is the first time we’ve seen a carrier rumored with information not revolving around suspected model numbers. It also appears that the carrier will get a ‘Japan-only’ model though it’s unclear exactly what that means.

With this carrier now all but confirmed, it appears that the Galaxy Note 3, like the other Galaxy Note and Galaxy S models, will be making its presence felt worldwide. The Galaxy Note series, which was once seen as a niche, is now available in a host of countries around the world with millions of devices in use.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to be shown off on September 4th with a release date rumored for late September.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Release Date: What to Expect

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is on its way, set for a September 4th launch date in Berlin, Germany. At the event, we expect Samsung to detail not only the Galaxy Note 3 features but also the Galaxy Note 3 release date, something that remains one of the only missing pieces to the Galaxy Note 3 puzzle.

For most of 2013, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been rumored to be replacing the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. And while those rumors started as vague leaks, they have now seemingly pinpointed just about everything there is to know about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, save for a few things.

Galaxy Note 3 rumors suggest that we’ll be seeing a device with a larger screen than the Galaxy Note 2′s 5.5-inch display with 5.68-inches now thought to be the size of the Galaxy Note 3 display. The device is also expected to feature an upgraded 13MP camera, a design that is similar to the Galaxy Note 2, 3GB of RAM, a powerful quad-core processor, a massive battery, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and most likely, some unique software. Needless to say, very little is left to the imagination.

There are still a few things left to uncover though including the Galaxy Note 3 release date which has been rumored for late September but still has not leaked out concretely ahead of the device’s launch. There have been a few whispers, but nothing has able to lock down a Galaxy Note 3 release date. Still, the rumors and Samsung’s past allow us to make some educated guesses about the Galaxy Note 3 release date prior to its arrival on September 4th.

While nothing is set in stone, here is what consumers should expect from the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date later on this year.

Galaxy Note 3 Release Weeks, Not Months After Launch

The Galaxy S4 is a prime example of Samsung’s release approach.

Samsung has started to become very Apple in its approach to the timing of its smartphone release dates. In the case of the Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 2, we saw the device arrive for regions outside the United States just a month after their release. This was much faster timing than Samsung had ever delivered in the past and it’s timing that we expect for the Galaxy Note 3 release date.

With the Galaxy Note 3 expected to arrive on September 4th, we expect Samsung to deliver a release date that is only a few weeks after its announcement. Already, we’ve seen rumors suggest that it will be arriving in late September, at least in some regions, and given Samsung’s history, this timing makes a whole lot of sense.

We expect the Galaxy Note 3 release to fall in line with the companies previous releases and given the amount of competition that it will be facing, Samsung is left with little choice but to get it out as quickly as possible.

Staggered Galaxy Note 3 U.S. Release

While the Galaxy Note 3 launch isn’t in the United States like the Galaxy S4 launch was, we still expect the United States to get the device at some point in the weeks after the launch, not in the months. Samsung has made it a point to get devices out fast in the United States and with the Galaxy S4, there is no better example of its intentions.

Expect different Galaxy Note 3 release dates in the U.S.

We saw the United States get the device at the same time as other regions, a first. We expect something similar to happen with the Galaxy Note 3 release date. And while we can’t peg specific dates, we can say that we expect carriers to roll out the Galaxy Note 3 with staggered release dates, meaning, different release dates for different carriers.

We could see a few share release dates but we expect them, for the most part, to be different and spread out over a number of weeks during the fall.

Vague Dates at Launch

U.S. buyers should expect carriers to announce their Galaxy Note 3 intentions at launch but those expectations should be tempered a bit because we expect carriers to remain vague about specific release dates.

Unlike Apple’s concrete iPhone release date, Samsung’s smartphone release dates are still dictated by carriers which means that they release them at their discretion. With tons of devices on the way, carriers are likely going to need to debate when it might be best to release the Galaxy Note 3, something that will likely be heavily dictated by the devices in their pipelines.

Whatever the case may be, expect U.S. release dates to be vague at first and get confirmed much closer to the actual day of release. This goes for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon, all of which are expected to carry the device.

Laggy Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Release

That said, expect some carriers to lag behind, namely, Verizon. Verizon is notorious for being extremely slow to big name devices not called the iPhone. For instance, the HTC One, which arrived in April for AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, is still not out on Verizon. It will show up sometime this summer, but a date is not yet know. It was announced in June.

Verizon was late to the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S4 and HTC One.

Those that need further evidence only need look at the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2 releases which both were laggy on Verizon. The Galaxy Note 2 launched in late November, more than a month after some of its rivals. The Galaxy S4 did the same. So history suggests that Verizon will be late to the Galaxy Note 3.

It’s not confirmed but it’s expected.

Pre-Orders

We expect carriers to offer pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Carriers typically offer pre-orders on big name devices and the Galaxy Note 3 can be categorized as a big name device.

Length of pre-orders will vary, carrier to carrier, but we expect all of them to offer a pre-order on the Galaxy Note 3 in order to capitalize on consumer interest.

Limited Storage Options

There is a rumor that suggests that carriers may opt to carry a 32GB Galaxy Note 3, something that has never occurred in the United States. It’s unclear if American carriers will buy into this and if they do, if they will replace the 16GB model or offer both the 16GB and 32GB Galaxy Note 3.

Expect storage options to be limited at launch. The iPhone 5 came in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB upon release.

Whatever the case may be, expect there to be limited storage options. Given the microSD card support that will likely be on board, it could be that some carriers opt to only carry the Galaxy Note 3 in one storage variant. And even if they decide to carry two variants, it could be that one of the models launch down the line, much like the AT&T and Verizon 32GB Galaxy S4.

A 64GB Galaxy Note 3 seems out of the question at launch seeing as though no carrier in the U.S. has ever offered that model.

Plenty of Stock

Samsung showed that it could handle supply issues with the Samsung Galaxy S4 and we fully expect that it will accurately predict Galaxy Note 3 demand as well. The company has cited its plastic designs as a reason why its able to pump out millions of devices and keep stock afloat and rumors point to the Galaxy Note 3 being plastic.

What this means is that we shouldn’t see the device in short supply when its release rolls around, something that Apple may not be able to say about the iPhone 5S.

Tons of Competition

Consumers should expect a ton of competition around the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date, especially if it does occur in late September as expected.

Apple has lined up an iPhone launch for September 10th which means that the iPhone 5S will likely be launching in late September. HTC has an HTC One Max on the way and it could be debuting in September at IFA 2013 as well. Sony is expected to release the Sony Xperia Ultra Z in September and we should see the LG G2 appear in the United States in just a few short weeks as well.

The fall smartphone lineup is loaded and while the Galaxy Note 3 figures to be one of the bigger name devices, it certainly will not be without competition come release day.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Software Details Leak Again

Samsung may not be talking about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 until September 4th in Berlin, Germany, but Galaxy Note 3 leaks have all but confirmed a number of features including the device’s Android software which will almost certainly be Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and not Android 4.2 Jelly Bean or Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie.

Last week, a leak seemed to confirm the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 software as Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the latest update from Google that emerged from hiding at the end of last month. The software, which is currently heading out to Nexus devices, has yet to land for a non-Nexus device though it looks like the Galaxy Note 3 will be among the first to get it.

The Galaxy Note 3 will launch on September 4th.

The device is now certain to arrive with Android 4.3 as a new DLNA certification for the SM-N900S, a known Galaxy Note 3 model number, pegs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean as its software. The filing found by RBMen backs up everything we’ve been seeing emerge about the Galaxy Note 3 and it points to Samsung prepping the device with Google’s latest software.

What it doesn’t reveal though is what else is going to be on board, software-wise, when the Galaxy Note 3 touches down on September 4th ahead of IFA in Berlin. The Galaxy Note series always comes equipped with unique software that takes advantage of the big screen and the device’s S Pen stylus which is bundled with the device.

The Galaxy Note 3 will run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean it seems.

Last year’s Galaxy Note 2 brought upgraded S Pen applications and the device’s well-known Multi-Window View feature that allows users to split the display up to run two different applications at once. The Galaxy S3 recently received this feature through an Android 4.1.2 update.

What will come to the Galaxy Note 3 though is unclear. Samsung will likely include some of the features that arrived with the Galaxy S4 software back in April but which features remain unknown.

As for the rest of the Galaxy Note 3, the device is likely to utilize a 5.7-inch 1080p display, quad-core processor, 13MP camera, a design that is plastic like the Galaxy S4 and a release date in late September.

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Galaxy Note 3 Slips as Samsung Hurries for Launch

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 makes another appearance on the Samsung website just weeks ahead of the expected Galaxy note 3 launch event on September 4th at IFA 2013 in Germany.

While the overall design of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 remains a closely guarded secret the Samsung Galaxy Note III or Samsung Galaxy Note 3 name is not.

Earlier this year a user agent on the Samsung Mobile website outed the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with a UAProf for an expected Galaxy Note 3 model number, pointing to a 1080P HD display.

At this point, after telling fans to “Note the date.” on the Samsung Mobile Unpacked Episode 2 event invite, the Galaxy Note 3 is all but confirmed and on the way, but over the weekend the Galaxy Note 3 appeared online on Samsung once again.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 appears on the Samsung website as Samsung prepares for a swift release.

Android Central discovered numerous uses of the Samsung Galaxy Note III name inside an instruction manual for the Samsung SideSync software. This software is already showcased in some areas, but the Galaxy Note III name is noteworthy.

This document uses the Galaxy Note III name, which continues the Galaxy Note II tradition, but skips on a numeral like the Samsung Galaxy S4. Whatever Samsung officially calls the new Galaxy Note, we expect consumers will focus on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 name, just as Galaxy Note 2 was adopted by users.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is mentioned 13 times in the SideSync setup instructions.

As expected Samsung is preparing a number of documents and webpages for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3 launch and it looks like the Samsung SideSync software is going to be pre-installed in the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. This software allows users to put the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 display on a computer. The video below shows Samsung SideSync in action with a Samsung Galaxy S4.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to make an appearance on September 4th, possibly alongside a Samsung Gear Smartwatch. Well placed rumors point to a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date before the end of September in Germany, which could mean a late September or early October U.S. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date.

The latest details claim Samsung is working on Android 4.3 for the Note 3, which will very likely come with a TouchWiz overlay and numerous Samsung-only features like the eye-control and motion-control features on the Samsung Galaxy S4. Users can also expect a Galaxy Note 3 with a S Pen that should include special features as well. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will also likely feature a multi-window feature that lets users control multiple apps on-screen at once, a popular Galaxy Note 2 feature.

There is little known about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 design, but the Galaxy Note 3 features are coming together with several leaks lining up in terms of what users can expect under the hood.

• 5.7-inch 1080P Display
• Samsung Exynos Octa 5 Processor or Snapdragon 800 Processor
• 3GB RAM
• 13 MP camera
• S Pen

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is reportedly on the way to AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile in the U.S.  AT&T will likely be one of the first carriers to delivery the Galaxy Note 3 to users, and Verizon could be on e of the last to offer the Galaxy Note 3 in the U.S.

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