NEW YORK (AP) – Samsung has announced that its next major smartphone will come out Aug. 24.
The new Galaxy Note 9 will be faster and last longer without a recharge. But don’t expect earth-shattering features.
The improvements reflect a general stagnation in smartphone hardware innovation. Major changes tend to come every few years rather than annually. This isn’t the year for anything revolutionary in the Note.
The new phone will get some automatic photo editing and a stylus that can serve as a remote control. But the highlights will be a bigger battery, faster processor and improved cellular speeds.
Thursday’s announcement in New York precedes Apple’s expected release of new iPhones by about a month.
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