Split-screen multi-tasking comes to Galaxy Note II

Samsung recently launched the successor of the Galaxy Note in India, the Galaxy Note IIpriced at Rs 39,900. The much awaited split-screen multitasking is now available for the Galaxy Note II via a firmware update.

Here are the highlighted features of the Samsung Galaxy Note II at a glance:

• 5.5-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with a 1280 x 720 pixel density
• 4G LTE, EDGE, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi HT40, NFC
• GPS with GLONASS and A-GPS support
• Bluetooth v4.0 with USB 2.0 Host
• 8 megapixel AF/ Touchfocus camera, 1.9MP VT Camera, BSI front-facing camera
• 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions, all with expandable support up to 64GB
• 2GB RAM
• MHL for AV out

 
The major talking point about the Galaxy Note II is that it features Air View, which enables users to hover with the S Pen over an email, S Planner, image gallery or video to preview content without opening it. Air View enables users to quickly search and see more information in one view, without making screen transitions. 

Samsung has stated that it has redesigned the S Pen:

• It is now longer, thicker and ergonomically designed for good grip. Therefore, it provides a more precise, comfortable and natural writing and drawing experience.
• Interestingly, as soon as you pull out the S Pen, there's a Popup Note that opens up. A feature, we're guessing would be especially precious when you're on a call and have to quickly note down numbers.