# Highlights: Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Home unveiled (HT Tech) > Samsung on Thursday launched its flagship smartphone, Galaxy Note 9.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starts at $999 (₹68,800 approximately) for the base model, and $1,249 (₹86,000 approximately) for the top model.Samsung also announced the new S Pen which comes with a finer tip and higher pressure sensitivity. Samsung S Pen comes with support for Bluetooth Low Energy which allows users to access key smartphone features like taking a selfie.Fortnite on Galaxy Note 9Epic Games announced the launch of Fortnite on Android with exclusivity to Galaxy Note 9. Fortnite beta will launch for Galaxy Note 9 this week. Galaxy Note 9 users will also get an exclusive Fortnite skin called ‘Galaxy’.ALSO READ: Fortnite arrives on Android to help Samsung Galaxy Note 9 become top gaming phoneSamsung Galaxy WatchSamsung also announced a new wearable at the event - Galaxy Watch. Samsung Galaxy Watch comes with a hi-res Gorilla DX+ Glass display. It is equipped with 5 ATM for water resistance. Samsung says that the Galaxy Watch can go on for several days on a single charge. ALSO READ: Samsung Galaxy Watch with LTE support launched, takes on Apple WatchSamsung Home smart speakerSamsung announced another product which is the company’s first smart speaker. Galaxy Home smart speaker is powered the company’s AI-based assistant, Bixby.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specificationsSamsung Galaxy Note 9 features a 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor for the US model, and in-house Exynos 9810 SoC for other markets. In terms of storage, Galaxy Note 9 comes in two variants - 6GB RAM plus 128GB storage, 8GB RAM plus 512GB storage. For photography, Galaxy Note 9 sports a dual-camera setup of 12-megapixel sensors with dual optical image stabilisation, and an 8-megapixel selfie camera.On the software front, Galaxy Note 9 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery. Like the Galaxy Note 8, its successor also comes with support for wireless charging. # Highlights: Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Home unveiled ## Samsung on Thursday launched its flagship smartphone, Galaxy Note 9.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 starts at $999 (₹68,800 approximately) for the base model, and $1,249 (₹86,000 approximately) for the top model.Samsung also announced the new S Pen which comes with a finer tip and higher pressure sensitivity. Samsung S Pen comes with support for Bluetooth Low Energy which allows users to access key smartphone features like taking a selfie.Fortnite on Galaxy Note 9Epic Games announced the launch of Fortnite on Android with exclusivity to Galaxy Note 9. Fortnite beta will launch for Galaxy Note 9 this week. Galaxy Note 9 users will also get an exclusive Fortnite skin called ‘Galaxy’.ALSO READ: Fortnite arrives on Android to help Samsung Galaxy Note 9 become top gaming phoneSamsung Galaxy WatchSamsung also announced a new wearable at the event - Galaxy Watch. Samsung Galaxy Watch comes with a hi-res Gorilla DX+ Glass display. It is equipped with 5 ATM for water resistance. Samsung says that the Galaxy Watch can go on for several days on a single charge. ALSO READ: Samsung Galaxy Watch with LTE support launched, takes on Apple WatchSamsung Home smart speakerSamsung announced another product which is the company’s first smart speaker. Galaxy Home smart speaker is powered the company’s AI-based assistant, Bixby.Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specificationsSamsung Galaxy Note 9 features a 6.4-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 processor for the US model, and in-house Exynos 9810 SoC for other markets. In terms of storage, Galaxy Note 9 comes in two variants - 6GB RAM plus 128GB storage, 8GB RAM plus 512GB storage. For photography, Galaxy Note 9 sports a dual-camera setup of 12-megapixel sensors with dual optical image stabilisation, and an 8-megapixel selfie camera.On the software front, Galaxy Note 9 runs on Android 8.1 Oreo. The smartphone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery. Like the Galaxy Note 8, its successor also comes with support for wireless charging. 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(Samsung) ![Author Photo](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/HTTech-new-circle-logo.png) ### By HT CORRESPONDENT ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Wrap up Samsung's ‘Galaxy Unpacked' event witnessed the launch of Galaxy Note 9 smartphone along with Galaxy Watch, and Bixby-based Galaxy Home smart speaker. The company also announced Fortnite on Android for Galaxy Note 9 and a newly upgraded S Pen. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Galaxy Note 9: Availability Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will go on sale starting August 24 in select markets. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung & Spotify Spotify will soon support Bixby and be integrated with Samsung Music. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Spotify Samsung's Bixby-powered Galaxy Home speaker supports Spotify, which competes with Apple Music. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Bixby Speaker Samsung is taking on Google Home and Amazon Echo with its own Bixby-based smart speaker, called Galaxy Home. ALSO READ: Samsung Galaxy Watch with LTE support launched, takes on Apple Watch ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Smarter Bixby Samsung says the improved Bixby is more conversational and gives personalised recommendations. Samsung says it is working with different partners to build more skills for Bixby. The digital assistant will also be working with Google's digital assistant. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Galaxy Watch The new wearable comes with heart rate sensor, better battery life and performance. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Fortnite update Read: Fortnite arrives on Android to help Samsung Galaxy Note 9 become top gaming phone ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## New wireless charger Samsung's new wireless charger can support both Note 9 and Galaxy Watch at the same time. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Watch Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch, a new version of its wearable. The new smartwatch has a circular display and is available in two sizes. The smartwatch has touchscreen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. It supports LTE, making it a standalone device. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung DeX Dex is now built into Samsung's Galaxy Note 9. The technology allows users to mirror phone to a larger screen. Samsung has introduced a special connector. The DeX automatically optimises the phone content to a desktop-like experience. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## More S Pen features Samsung Galaxy Note 9's S Pen aims to be a universal remote control. Samsung is allowing developers to build more capabilities to the S Pen. The latest iteration of S Pen comes with finer tip and higher pressure sensitivity. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## New S Pen Samsung's S Pen now supports Bluetooth Low Energy. This allows users to access key smartphone features through S Pen. For instance, users can take a selfie from Note 9 while using the S Pen as a remote control. Users can also control presentations. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## AI Camera Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will automatically notify users if the subject has closed eyes when taking a photo. Samsung comes with smart scene detection features, similar to newer Android phones. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Gaming focused Apart from access to Fortnite beta, Samsung is offering AKG headphones for improved gaming experience. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Fortnite on Android Epic Games Tim Sweeny announces Fortnite for Android beta. Galaxy Note 9 users will be the first ones to access the game. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Massive battery, more storage Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has 4,000mAh battery, largest on any Galaxy Note phone ever. It's also larger than the current flagship phones. The base model starts at 128GB. There's also a 512GB model. The phone supports microSD slot up to 512GB storage, giving users over 1TB of storage. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9: New colour options The new Note 9 comes in new colour options including a yellow S Pen. Here are the new colour options - OCEAN BLUE, LAVENDER PURPLE, METALLIC COPPER, MIDNIGHT BLACK ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Largest screen ever Samsung's new phone has a 6.4-inch Infinity Display, largest screen on any Note phone. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is official DJ Koh officially announces the launch of Galaxy Note 9. Expect a new S Pen as well. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Samsung is set to announce a slew of machine learning-based features for its new Galaxy Note 9. The company points out it has set up research centre for AI. DJ Koh says Samsung is building solutions that will be available on devices from different brands. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Customised for modern use case Samsung is now focusing on making its services available to all users. It also promises to bring more security and privacy focused features. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Galaxy Note 9: New strategy Samsung says it will work on open systems and focus on partnerships to help users make most of its phones. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Evolution of Note phones DJ Koh points out Samsung's Note phones have become popular among artists and those who demand more from their phones. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9 DJ Koh, Samsung Global CEO, takes the stage. He thanks the fans for the loyalty to the Note series over the years. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Galaxy Note 9: Samsung takes a dig at critics Samsung points out how the original Galaxy Note, launched in 2011, was ridiculed for its large screen and the term “phablet.” And now, the big screen phones have become a standard. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Galaxy Note 9: Samsung’s Unpacked 2018 kicks off Samsung ‘s Unpacked 2018 event kicks off with a video montage highlighting battery life, performance of the new phone. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Watch live stream on YouTube. Samsung is also streaming its Galaxy Note 9 launch event on YouTube. Click here to visit Samsung's official YouTube channel or just watch the live stream below: ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9: A lot of storage Samsung is teasing that its new flagship phone will come big storage capacity. According to reports, the company may offer a 512GB model. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Gaming focused Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will also compete with the likes of Razer Phone, Asus ROG and Xiaomi's Black Shark, the popular gaming phones. The recently tweeted a video featuring gameplay of a graphic-intensive mobile game. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9: A premium price tag? According to reports, Samsung may offer a more premium version of its latest flagship phone which will be priced above $1,000. The Galaxy Note 9 could also be the most expensive Samsung phone ever. ![Blog date](https://images.hindustantimes.com/tech/static/revamp/images/png/blogDate.svg) ## Samsung Galaxy Note 9: How to watch the livestream Samsung will be livestreaming the Galaxy Note 9 event on its official website. The launch event starts at 8.30PM IST. 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