It’s the end of the Note as we know it
The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra will likely be the last proper Note devices that Samsung releases. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Samsung's first 2022 Galaxy Unpacked event hasn't started yet, but we've already got a strong notion that the event spells the end of the Note series. We know this because Samsung has done everything except shout from the rooftops that the next S-series Ultra will absorb the Note and its built-in stylus. You can even go ahead and preorder it if you want because, truly, what is a phone launch these days? In any case, Samsung is making the right call for its business and its brand, even if it stings a little for the Note faithful.
The future of the Note looked dubious last year when rumors of its demise circulated, and Samsung said that the S21 series would offer S pen support. Early in 2021, a Samsung exec expressed doubts about shipping...