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Moderator's Note
Update 26 Oct:
The refund/exchange will end on 27 Nov. After which, it will be reasonable to believe that Note7 will no longer be in circulation.
As such, this thread will close on 28 Nov.
_____________________________________________
Samsung has officially killed the Note 7 line.
As such, there is no longer any point in keeping this thread for long.
The thread will remain open for a month, for current owners to commiserate share their last thoughts before exchanging their Note7s.
After which, this thread will be locked.
2016
The year of Note 6.
Here are the compilations of the rumours about Note 6.
Pre-Unpacking Event Rumour Compilations
Specs Rumour
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-6-have-bigger-display-and-more-ram
Samsung rumored to launch Galaxy Note 6 with Android N in July
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-rumored-launch-galaxy-note-6-android-n-july
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Report-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-6-to-be-launched-in-July-Android-N-on-board_id79515
Possible Specs:
5.8-inch display
6 GB of RAM
12-megapixel rear camera with a 5-axis image stabilization system (dubbed as Super O.I.S Plus)
new 256 GB memory chips
18/04/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to have a 5.8-inch display, IP68 rating and 6GB RAM?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-6-have-58-inch-display-ip68-rating-and-6gb-ram
5.77-inch Quad-HD display, the Samsung Exynos 8890 processor, 6GB RAM and 32GB internal storage space.
similar design to the Galaxy S7 and Note 5 although it will be thicker due to a bigger 3,700mAh battery and IP68 rating
12-megapixel rear camera with a 5-axis image stabilization system and storage options of 64 and 128GB
07/05/2016
Samsung to release a "Lite" variant of the Galaxy Note 6?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-release-lite-variant-galaxy-note-6
"The "Lite" model is rumored to have a 5.8-inch Full-HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB RAM. In comparison, the Galaxy Note 6 is expected to have a Quad-HD display of the same size, an Exynos 8890 processor or Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 823 processor, 6GB RAM and IP68 rating."
"...Samsung may be announcing the Galaxy Note 6 in mid-July to replicate the success it had with the Galaxy S7."
14/05/2016
U.S launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 rumored to be in mid-August
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-us-launch-samsung-galaxy-note-6-rumored-be-mid-august
04/06/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 rumored to have dual cameras
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-6-rumored-have-dual-cameras
Blueprints and renders of Samsung Galaxy Note 6 leaked
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-blueprints-and-renders-samsung-galaxy-note-6-leaked
Summary
-might be named Note 7 instead of Note 6 to be consistent with the S series
-dual camera
-type C port
- 5.7 or 5.8-inches with two large and three smaller sensors on the front panel, possible iris scanning technology
-launch event for the Galaxy Note 6 is almost exactly two months away
10/06/2016
Leaked screenshot suggests presence of iris scanner on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-leaked-screenshot-suggests-presence-iris-scanner-samsung-galaxy-note-7
14/06/2016
Purported Samsung Galaxy Note 7 teaser leaked
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-purported-samsung-galaxy-note-7-teaser-leaked
23/06/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 rumored to sport a curved display
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-6-rumored-sport-curved-display
27/06/2016
Samsung may announce the Galaxy Note 7 on 2nd August
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-may-announce-galaxy-note-7-2nd-august
01/07/2016
Leaked Galaxy Note 7 front panel reveals iris scanner
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-leaked-galaxy-note-7-front-panel-reveals-iris-scanner
02/07/2016
This is probably how the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will look like
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-probably-how-samsung-galaxy-note-7-will-look
Possible colours:
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium and Blue Cora
04/07/2016
Product image from accessory maker reveals USB Type-C port on the Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-product-image-accessory-maker-reveals-usb-type-c-port-galaxy-note-7
06/07/2016
Internal memo reveals new S Pen and Air View features for the Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-internal-memo-reveals-new-s-pen-and-air-view-features-galaxy-note-7
Here's a look at the new Grace TouchWiz for Note 7 (on the Note 5)
12/07/2016
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may cost more based on European pricing
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-7-may-cost-more-based-european-pricing
€849 (~S$1,267) in Europe
Photo of black Samsung Galaxy Note 7 prototype leaked
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-photo-black-samsung-galaxy-note-7-prototype-leaked
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 listed on IDA's website
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-7-listed-idas-website
14/07/2016
It's official: Samsung will announce the Galaxy Note 7 on 2nd August
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-its-official-samsung-will-announce-galaxy-note-7-2nd-august
The iris scanner on the Galaxy Note 7 probably works like this
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-iris-scanner-galaxy-note-7-probably-works
23/07/2016
See the Galaxy Note 7 from different angles in silver, gold and blue
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-see-galaxy-note-7-different-angles-silver-gold-and-blue
Leaked video shows how fast the iris scanner unlocks the Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-leaked-video-shows-how-fast-iris-scanner-unlocks-galaxy-note-7
The blue coral Galaxy Note 7 looks so good that we want to buy one now
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-blue-coral-galaxy-note-7-looks-so-good-we-want-buy-one-now
Leaked video shows a black Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in action
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-leaked-video-shows-black-samsung-galaxy-note-7-action
24/07/2016
Galaxy Note 7's iris scanner may not work well with glasses or contact lenses
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-note-7s-iris-scanner-may-not-work-well-glasses-or-contact-lenses
29/07/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to go on sale in Singapore from 20th August?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-7-go-sale-singapore-20th-august
30/07/2016
Galaxy Note 7 rumored to ship with Samsung Cloud storage service
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-note-7-rumored-ship-samsung-cloud-storage-service
It's coming, folks!!!!!!!!!
Post-Unpacking Event News Compilations
03/08/2016
Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note7 start on 3rd August
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-pre-orders-samsung-galaxy-note7-start-3rd-august
Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Note7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-hands-samsung-galaxy-note7
In pictures: The symmetrically perfect Samsung Galaxy Note7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-pictures-symmetrically-perfect-samsung-galaxy-note7
The Galaxy Note7 is Samsung's most advanced device yet
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-note7-samsungs-most-advanced-device-yet
Try out the Samsung Galaxy Note7 tonight at Galaxy Studio at Ngee Ann City
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-try-out-samsung-galaxy-note7-tonight-galaxy-studio-ngee-ann-city
Samsung Galaxy Note7: 7 quick things you need to know about it
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/video-samsung-galaxy-note7-7-quick-things-you-need-know-about-it
7 frequently asked questions about the Samsung Galaxy Note7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-7-frequently-asked-questions-about-samsung-galaxy-note7
06/08/2016
Samsung may be launching a 6GB RAM variant of the Galaxy Note7 in China
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-may-be-launching-6gb-ram-variant-galaxy-note7-china
13/08/2016
The Galaxy Note7 may get the Android 7.0 Nougat update in two to three months
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-note7-may-get-android-70-nougat-update-two-three-months
20/08/2016
Corning clarifies on the "scratches" seen in test video of the Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-corning-clarifies-scratches-seen-test-video-galaxy-note-7
04/09/2016
What you need to know about the Samsung Note7 battery saga
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-what-you-need-know-about-samsung-note7-battery-saga
06/09/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note7 users may get interim phones
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note7-users-may-get-interim-phones
Samsung Singapore announces Galaxy Note7 local exchange program
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-singapore-announces-galaxy-note7-local-exchange-program
23/09/2016
Samsung received "26 false reports" of Note7 fires, one of which is from Singapore
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-received-26-false-reports-note7-fires-one-which-singapore
Update 26 Oct:
The refund/exchange will end on 27 Nov. After which, it will be reasonable to believe that Note7 will no longer be in circulation.
As such, this thread will close on 28 Nov.
_____________________________________________
Samsung has officially killed the Note 7 line.
As such, there is no longer any point in keeping this thread for long.
The thread will remain open for a month, for current owners to commiserate share their last thoughts before exchanging their Note7s.
After which, this thread will be locked.
2016
The year of Note 6.
Here are the compilations of the rumours about Note 6.
Pre-Unpacking Event Rumour Compilations
Specs Rumour
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-6-have-bigger-display-and-more-ram
Samsung rumored to launch Galaxy Note 6 with Android N in July
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-rumored-launch-galaxy-note-6-android-n-july
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Report-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-6-to-be-launched-in-July-Android-N-on-board_id79515
Possible Specs:
5.8-inch display
6 GB of RAM
12-megapixel rear camera with a 5-axis image stabilization system (dubbed as Super O.I.S Plus)
new 256 GB memory chips
18/04/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to have a 5.8-inch display, IP68 rating and 6GB RAM?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-6-have-58-inch-display-ip68-rating-and-6gb-ram
5.77-inch Quad-HD display, the Samsung Exynos 8890 processor, 6GB RAM and 32GB internal storage space.
similar design to the Galaxy S7 and Note 5 although it will be thicker due to a bigger 3,700mAh battery and IP68 rating
12-megapixel rear camera with a 5-axis image stabilization system and storage options of 64 and 128GB
07/05/2016
Samsung to release a "Lite" variant of the Galaxy Note 6?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-release-lite-variant-galaxy-note-6
"The "Lite" model is rumored to have a 5.8-inch Full-HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB RAM. In comparison, the Galaxy Note 6 is expected to have a Quad-HD display of the same size, an Exynos 8890 processor or Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 823 processor, 6GB RAM and IP68 rating."
"...Samsung may be announcing the Galaxy Note 6 in mid-July to replicate the success it had with the Galaxy S7."
14/05/2016
U.S launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 rumored to be in mid-August
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-us-launch-samsung-galaxy-note-6-rumored-be-mid-august
04/06/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 rumored to have dual cameras
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-6-rumored-have-dual-cameras
Blueprints and renders of Samsung Galaxy Note 6 leaked
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-blueprints-and-renders-samsung-galaxy-note-6-leaked
Summary
-might be named Note 7 instead of Note 6 to be consistent with the S series
-dual camera
-type C port
- 5.7 or 5.8-inches with two large and three smaller sensors on the front panel, possible iris scanning technology
-launch event for the Galaxy Note 6 is almost exactly two months away
10/06/2016
Leaked screenshot suggests presence of iris scanner on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-leaked-screenshot-suggests-presence-iris-scanner-samsung-galaxy-note-7
14/06/2016
Purported Samsung Galaxy Note 7 teaser leaked
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-purported-samsung-galaxy-note-7-teaser-leaked
23/06/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 rumored to sport a curved display
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-6-rumored-sport-curved-display
27/06/2016
Samsung may announce the Galaxy Note 7 on 2nd August
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-may-announce-galaxy-note-7-2nd-august
01/07/2016
Leaked Galaxy Note 7 front panel reveals iris scanner
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-leaked-galaxy-note-7-front-panel-reveals-iris-scanner
02/07/2016
This is probably how the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will look like
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-probably-how-samsung-galaxy-note-7-will-look
Possible colours:
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium and Blue Cora
04/07/2016
Product image from accessory maker reveals USB Type-C port on the Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-product-image-accessory-maker-reveals-usb-type-c-port-galaxy-note-7
06/07/2016
Internal memo reveals new S Pen and Air View features for the Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-internal-memo-reveals-new-s-pen-and-air-view-features-galaxy-note-7
Here's a look at the new Grace TouchWiz for Note 7 (on the Note 5)
12/07/2016
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may cost more based on European pricing
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-7-may-cost-more-based-european-pricing
€849 (~S$1,267) in Europe
Photo of black Samsung Galaxy Note 7 prototype leaked
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-photo-black-samsung-galaxy-note-7-prototype-leaked
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 listed on IDA's website
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-7-listed-idas-website
14/07/2016
It's official: Samsung will announce the Galaxy Note 7 on 2nd August
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-its-official-samsung-will-announce-galaxy-note-7-2nd-august
The iris scanner on the Galaxy Note 7 probably works like this
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-iris-scanner-galaxy-note-7-probably-works
23/07/2016
See the Galaxy Note 7 from different angles in silver, gold and blue
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-see-galaxy-note-7-different-angles-silver-gold-and-blue
Leaked video shows how fast the iris scanner unlocks the Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-leaked-video-shows-how-fast-iris-scanner-unlocks-galaxy-note-7
The blue coral Galaxy Note 7 looks so good that we want to buy one now
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-blue-coral-galaxy-note-7-looks-so-good-we-want-buy-one-now
Leaked video shows a black Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in action
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-leaked-video-shows-black-samsung-galaxy-note-7-action
24/07/2016
Galaxy Note 7's iris scanner may not work well with glasses or contact lenses
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-note-7s-iris-scanner-may-not-work-well-glasses-or-contact-lenses
29/07/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to go on sale in Singapore from 20th August?
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note-7-go-sale-singapore-20th-august
30/07/2016
Galaxy Note 7 rumored to ship with Samsung Cloud storage service
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-note-7-rumored-ship-samsung-cloud-storage-service
It's coming, folks!!!!!!!!!
Post-Unpacking Event News Compilations
03/08/2016
Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note7 start on 3rd August
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-pre-orders-samsung-galaxy-note7-start-3rd-august
Hands-on: Samsung Galaxy Note7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-hands-samsung-galaxy-note7
In pictures: The symmetrically perfect Samsung Galaxy Note7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-pictures-symmetrically-perfect-samsung-galaxy-note7
The Galaxy Note7 is Samsung's most advanced device yet
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-note7-samsungs-most-advanced-device-yet
Try out the Samsung Galaxy Note7 tonight at Galaxy Studio at Ngee Ann City
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-try-out-samsung-galaxy-note7-tonight-galaxy-studio-ngee-ann-city
Samsung Galaxy Note7: 7 quick things you need to know about it
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/video-samsung-galaxy-note7-7-quick-things-you-need-know-about-it
7 frequently asked questions about the Samsung Galaxy Note7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-7-frequently-asked-questions-about-samsung-galaxy-note7
06/08/2016
Samsung may be launching a 6GB RAM variant of the Galaxy Note7 in China
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-may-be-launching-6gb-ram-variant-galaxy-note7-china
13/08/2016
The Galaxy Note7 may get the Android 7.0 Nougat update in two to three months
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-galaxy-note7-may-get-android-70-nougat-update-two-three-months
20/08/2016
Corning clarifies on the "scratches" seen in test video of the Galaxy Note 7
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-corning-clarifies-scratches-seen-test-video-galaxy-note-7
04/09/2016
What you need to know about the Samsung Note7 battery saga
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-what-you-need-know-about-samsung-note7-battery-saga
06/09/2016
Samsung Galaxy Note7 users may get interim phones
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-galaxy-note7-users-may-get-interim-phones
Samsung Singapore announces Galaxy Note7 local exchange program
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-singapore-announces-galaxy-note7-local-exchange-program
23/09/2016
Samsung received "26 false reports" of Note7 fires, one of which is from Singapore
http://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/tech-news-samsung-received-26-false-reports-note7-fires-one-which-singapore
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