Samsung Galaxy Note might come early

KOREAN HARDWARE GIANT Samsung's Galaxy Note might tip up next month, earlier than we were expecting.

Earlier this week we reported that the oversized phone would be arriving in late November but things are looking a bit better now. Samsung itself has touted a launch of late October or early November, according to Mobot.

Mobot's source said, "I spoke to my contact at Samsung last night and he had just arrived back from Korea. He advised me that the Samsung note 5.3 is looking to be released late October/early November."

Price is still unconfirmed but Clove has an estimated figure of £600 for the phone with a 5.3in screen. The phone will also come with a 'Smart Pen' stylus making it a kind of phone and tablet hybrid.

The Samsung manager also confirmed there will be a couple of important Samsung announcements before the end of the year. He said a replacement for the Galaxy S II will tip up in February, which is exactly on course for next year's Mobile World Congress event, where the firm announced its original Galaxy S smartphone. µ