After a series of leaks about its latest smartphone family, Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 10 line.
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As expected, the new devices eliminate the traditional headphone jack, following Apple's previous move with the iPhone nearly three years ago.
The Galaxy Note 10 phones include a pair of USB-C earbuds, and users can connect Bluetooth headphones.
However, a USB-C-to-3.5-mm adapter costs $US10 ($A14.75) extra. The new models also omit the Bixby button, a physical button on prior Galaxy Note models that called up Samsung's virtual assistant.
Samsung announced three versions of the Note 10: the 6.3-inch Note 10 (starting at $US950), the 6.8-inch Note 10 Plus ($US1100) and the Note 10 Plus 5G ($US1300), which initially will be available only through Verizon. The phones will be in retail in the US on August 23.
For the first time, the Galaxy Note comes in two sizes -- the previous-generation Note 9 has a 6.4-inch screen. The Note 10's edge-to-edge Cinematic Infinity Display is "nearly bezel-less," according to Samsung. The phones are available in three colours: aura glow, aura white and aura black.
"Every element of Galaxy Note 10 was designed to help users achieve more," said DJ Koh, president and CEO of Samsung's IT and Mobile Communications Division, in announcing the smartphone.
"Whether they're finishing a big project for work, capturing and editing a video, or playing their favourite mobile game, the Galaxy Note 10 will help them do it faster and better."
Also on Wednesday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book S ($US999), a new Windows 10 laptop that combines the mobility of a smartphone and a battery lasting up to 23 hours (depending on use).
The company also showed off the Galaxy Watch Active2 Under Armour Edition ($US309), a smartwatch designed for runners that lets users pair with UA HOVR running shoes for up-to-the-minute stats on stride length along with tips for improvement.
Australian Associated Press
