Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to get new-style S Pen stylus

Samsung might release the successor to its Galaxy Note 5 later this summer, but a recent leaks pertaining to the S Pen has just given us a few hints about what the upcoming phablet could feature come launch day.

First thing’s first: the phablet might be called Galaxy Note 7, rather than Galaxy Note 6, to bring it in line with Samsung’s other flagships launched in March, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. But that information isn’t new. Instead, a new leak published by iGyaan, which supposedly obtained an internal memo, has claimed the Galaxy Note 7 will feature a new S Pen with improved Bluetooth LE connectivity.

This feature will benefit the redesigned stylus, allowing for longer usage and more accurate proximity warnings. Also, the Air Command, which activates when S Pen is out, will include a dictionary and a new speaking option. PhoneArena speculated these will allow users to quickly translate words from different languages, and then the speaking functionality will enable text-to-speech translation.

iGyaan also claimed the Iris scanner will be able to lock apps, files, folders, and documents. Oh, and the Galaxy Note 7 will get Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 823 chipset. To top it all off, the Galaxy Note 7 was just certified in Russia, carrying the model number SM-N930FD, according to Mobiltelefon (via PhoneArena). The model mentioned has dual SIM, but not much more was revealed.

We don’t know a lot about that new-style S Pen either. However, the Russian certification seems to suggest Samsung will put the Galaxy Note 7 and its new S Pen up for sale almost immediately after their unveiling on 2 August. 

Check out Pocket-lint’s round-up for more information on Galaxy Note 7 leaks and rumours.