PHIL: The Samsung Galaxy Note II's Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update now available for download

An avid follower of TechPump sent this in. The Samsung Galaxy Note II in the Philippines has started receiving the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update. It is a 260MB update so you might want to use your WiFi network in downloading this package. For those who owns a Galaxy Note II, you can now check your devices for the update by tapping through, Settings > About Device > Software Update > Check for updates. The device should prompt you about it. You can also get the update via Samsung Kies. Just plug your device to your machines and run Samsung Kies. It should then detect your device and prompt you of any updates available.

USA: Verizon starts selling Galaxy Note II AT&T drops the price

The Samsung Galaxy Note II, which has already been sold 5million times globally, already made land fall in the US. This time, Verizon takes the spotlight of launching the phablet to their customers while AT&T drops the price of the device starting at $174.99. For those who are still not friends with the Galaxy Note II, you might want to know him here. And for those who wants to get the device from AT&T with that price head over here (Grey and White). For die-hard Verizon customers, you can get the Note II here ($299.99). Don't like either of the two? Get it from Sprint ($299.99) then.

USA: T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note II is now available Verizon and AT&T starts taking pre-orders

T-Mobile has the Galaxy Note II available for purchase now via their online stores! Unfortunately though, the carrier have priced the device at $370 with a 2-year contract. For the other US carriers, AT&T and Verizon have started taking pre-orders of the same device too. While T-Mobile is pricing the device at a steep price, AT&T and Verizon is only pricing the Galaxy Note II at $299.99. For those who wants to pre-order their Galaxy Note II via AT&T click here if you want ti from Verizon click here.

USA: AT&T announces the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note II in Nov. 9 pre-orders start in Oct. 25 for $299.99

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note II has been officially announced by the carrier to be coming in November 9. For those who wants to be the first to own one, AT&T will start accepting pre-orders come October 25 for $299.99 with a 2-year contract. You can pre-order the device at http://att.com/galaxynoteii. The Galaxy Note II will be one of the first smartphones on AT&T's portfolio to sport a quad-core processor. For those who still do not know what the Galaxy Note II packs click here to view its specs.

PHIL: Globe Telecom makes the Galaxy Note II available today

This was supposed to happen yesterday, but anyway, Globe has officially launched and totally made the Samsung Galaxy Note II available today or yesterday. Globe is offering the phablet for a monthly commitment of Php 1,799 with Globe's Plan 999. Get it? Php 1,799 cash + Plan 999 = Php 2,798 monthly for 2 years and you need a Php 19,200 cashout. Not that I am discouraging you but this is how local carriers do their stuff in the Philippines. Catchy if you just look at it at the P 1,799 or just the Plan 999 figures but actually the device will be free only if you get it coupled with Globe's Plan 2499. Anyway, head over to Globe's website and order your Galaxy Note II now.

USA: Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Note II available for pre-orders starting October 25 for $299.99

Sprint have announced that starting Oct. 25 the Samsung Galaxy Note II will be available for pre-order priced at $299.99 with a 2-year contract with the carrier. The Galaxy Note II have been confirmed to be launch by at least by the 3 big networks in the US. Sprint is apparently one of them. The device was announced during IFA 2012 in Berlin and so far the Galaxy Note II has been received by consumers and the public pretty well. So for those who wants to get the Note II via Sprint, mark your calendars on Oct. 25 and visit Sprint's website on that day.

USA: T-Mobile USA officially announces the Samsung Galaxy Note II

T-Mobile USA have announced that the Samsung Galaxy Note II will be offered by the carrier. The press release was silent about how much the device will cost you and it only said that the Note II will be available in the "coming weeks". Of course T-Mobile's Galaxy Note II will also be able to connect to their 4G network allowing you to browse at 4G speeds the world of the internet right from your phablet. The device will be available from T-Mobile in White and Titanium Grey.

PHIL: Smart puts the Galaxy Note II on pre-order free at plan 2000

Smart, like Globe, has just announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Smart is offering the phablet at a lower commitment price of just plan 2000 and the phablet comes free. Unlike Globe's plan 2499. But of course, everybody have their own choice of carrier and I think 499 won't make much of a difference. Anyway, Smart is yet to let us know when exactly the phablet will become available but for those who wants to be the first to own the Note 2 with the Philippines' Smart network, pre-order here now!

PHIL: Globe Telecom offers Galaxy Note II free with plan 2499

Globe is now offering the most powerful device Samsung has ever made free when you get it tied with plan 2499. As promise the Galaxy Note 2 will officially be available in the Philippines within the month of October. But, assuming that the phablet will be a hit in the country, expect that stocks during the day of the launching will be limited. So for you to get the Galaxy Note 2 with Globe, better pre-order now!

UK: Three UK's Samsung Galaxy Note II is now available

Three UK has officially announced that their Samsung Galaxy Note II is now available. Announced back in August, the Galaxy Note II is undeniably, Samsung's most powerful device ever and the most brilliant, I should say. Anyway, Three is offering the phablet with their tons of plans. For £36 and a £69 cash-out cost, you will be getting the Galaxy Note II tied with Three's The One Plan plan. For more information about Three UK's offers head over here. For those who wants know the Galaxy Note II's specs, click here.

IND: Samsung Galaxy Note II launched in India for Rs. 39,900

Indians should be excited about this because the Samsung Galaxy Note II was already launched in the country with an SRP of Rs. 39,900. You should be able to see the Galaxy Note II in stores throughout India. There is no word yet about which carrier will be offering the device tied up with a 2-year commitment (so that everything will be much more affordable). From this day until that day comes, it seems the Galaxy Note II will just be available unlocked. 

Samsung USA to officially launch the Galaxy Note II on October 24

Samsung USA has announced that on October 24 in New York City, the Korean-based phone maker will be announcing The Next Big Thing. Although they have already unveiled the Galaxy Note II to the world back at MWC 2012, this will be special because Samsung will officially unveil the device in a market where devices like smartphones and tablets are a hit. So, for those who are in the US, October 24 is the date you want to mark on your calendars. I will be blogging about it. Cheers!

IFA 2012: The Samsung Galaxy Note II - Samsung's most powerful device to date and its first Android Jelly Bean device

After all the rumors and leaks, finally the Samsung Galaxy Note II is official. Well, what can I say? I have never really liked the Note (except for the Galaxy Note 10.1). Like the Windows Phone 8 powered ATIV S, the Note II also follows the SGS III deign aesthetics. No word yet on pricing but Samsung is preparing to launch the device starting in October in major markets in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This is an apparent upgrade or the official successor to the Galaxy Note and expect its specs to more beefier. For the record, this is Samsung's most powerful device to date since it sports Sammy's most powerful chipset ever, the Exynos 4412 Quad. To top all the goodies up, this is Samsung's first Android 4.1 Jelly Bean device.