Samsung offers a wealth of multitasking features on the Note 4 — but there's a learning curve involved The Samsung Galaxy Note 4, like many modern Android phones, has an enormous high-res display. Arguably, though, it's the Note's unique multitasking setup that helps you get the most out of that vast visual realestate. Features like windowed mode and multiwindow bring desktop-like...
You spent hard-earned money on the Galaxy Note 4, and particularly if you bought off-contract you're aware of the price of this device. If you're tough on devices they're bound to pick up scratches on the screen — mine already has two after a couple months use — but a screen protector can dramatically reduce the chances of that happening. I've taken a look at a couple different...
A few quick setting tweaks can have you take the best front-facing pictures possible Selfies are a thing, and if you don't vehemently object to the practice you'll be glad to know that your Note 4 has several tools for taking great front-facing camera shots. The cameras on the front of phones are almost always second class citizens compared to the rear shooters, but the Note 4's 3.7MP...
Two Galaxy Notes with many similarities, but one big difference — we're going to help you decide which to buy When Samsung refreshed the Galaxy Note series this year, it gave people an interesting decision to make — Note 4, or Note Edge. With so many similar hardware specs, design elements and software features between the two, it can be tough to understand which model is right for...
Samsung is continuing its aggressive marketing of the Galaxy Note 4 with two new commercials. The manufacturer talked about the new S-Pen and the camera in earlier videos, and this time around it is highlighting features like Smart Select. Smart Select allows you to select text and images from any app and save it to your device, so that you can use it for reference later. That's not...
Samsung's official kit for the Note 4 gives you a spare battery, protective case and external charger All told, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has pretty good battery life. In our review we found that Samsung's latest could get us through into the night on all but the busiest of days. However, having a removable battery gives Note 4 owners the option to swap in a second cell in busier...
Samsung is no stranger to giving away a lot of freebies with its premium smartphones, and this time around it's no different. The manufacturer is detailing the Galaxy Gifts package that every Galaxy Note 4 owner and Galaxy Note Edge owner is entitled to receive, which includes a sizable list of promotions. On offer is 50 GB Dropbox storage valid for two years, six-month subscription to...
Call it by its previous name "My Magazine" or call it "Briefing" — either way some people may not want to use the Flipboard-powered newsreader baked into the Galaxy Note 4's launcher. It just takes a couple steps to turn Briefing off, though, getting you back to a cleaner homescreen setup in no time. To turn off Briefing, long press the Recents button or a blank spot on your...
This handful of tips can help you get the most out of your Note 4's camera Samsung has made strides in improving the quality of its cameras with the Galaxy Note 4, and we want to help you get the most out of it. As the camera quality has been beefed up the software has scaled back some, and while you don't get extreme granular control over your shots you do have a few different buttons...
No matter if you live in the U.S., Canada or the U.K., this is where you can buy the Note 4 The Galaxy Note 4 has been flying off shelves around the world since its release, and whether you're here in the U.S., up north in Canada or across the pond in the U.K. you have a whole host of options when it comes to buying. In the states you're of course making your decision based on carrier...
The Developer Edition of the Verizon-branded Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has officially gone up for sale tonight. The device will run you $699.99 and can be ordered directly from Samsung's online store. The developer edition of the Note 4 is identical in every way to the retail version with the exception of an unlockable bootloader. Subsequently, this means Verizon's bloatware still comes...
Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your Note 4 The Galaxy Note 4 has a lot of features that make it worth using, though some are more discoverable than others. With so many things going on in the hardware and software it can be easy to miss some important parts of this device. We've rounded up a few tips and tricks that you can use with your Note 4, and maybe even pass...
Flip cases aren't for everyone, but if you're going that route this is the one to get Putting together a Samsung phone and an S-View case is like combining peanut butter and jelly — they're just meant to be together. If Samsung didn't make such a pretty penny selling these cases there'd probably be one in every phone box, because they really do work well in conjunction with Samsung's...
Can't get enough Note 4 info? Here's the next 10 things you should know about this phone. The Galaxy Note 4 is a huge device for Samsung that will undoubtedly sell tens of millions in the next couple of years, so we're sure more than a few of you are curious about it. After rounding up our thoughts into a comprehensive review and also a solid list of the first 10 things you need to...
Having a solid set of proper accessibility features on a phone is incredibly important for the small set of people who need them, and Samsung has done a good job of keeping its recent phones accessible for all. The new version of TouchWiz introduced on the Galaxy S5 brought new options and refined the accessibility features on the device, and nearly all of those features have made their...
Shiny things! Wait, let's get the basics out of the way first So you went out and bought a Galaxy Note 4, and now you've got a brand new toy to play with. There's a lot going on here, and a ton to take in the moment you take it out of the box that can make you lose focus and forget a few of the basics. We've all been there, and eventually you'll get around to handling "the basics"...
The Galaxy Note 4 is today shipping to those who pre-ordered through T-Mobile – though some eager beavers received their units early – and already we're seeing signs of an OTA update being fired out for customers with the US carrier. What's new in this update? We're not entirely sure, though this could be the battery update released by Samsung prior to launch. According to the update...
There's a lot to take in with the Note 4, but here are the first things to start with The Galaxy Note 4 is one of Samsung's boldest and most beautiful device yet, and it's put a ton of work behind making this device a great piece of technology. There's a brand new aluminum frame that looks and feels fantastic, as well as a new QHD screen that you can't stop staring at. And that's all...
Samsung once again leaves no feature behind, and makes improvements across the board in the Note 4.
The Galaxy Note 4 has received a firmware update from Samsung before the smartphone launches worldwide later this month. According to a report over on AllAboutSamsung, the firmware update (XXU1ANJ4) clocks in at just shy of 36MB and is reported to include stability improvements, as well as "significantly" extending battery life. Should you have the Galaxy Note 4 on pre-order or plan...