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  1. J

    Help Galaxy Tab S6 Android 10 upgrade S Pen problem

    Ever since Android 10 was installed, my S Pen is behaving funny. It starts doing things on the screen even before I touch it, things like moving the text up and down instead of waiting for me to touch the screen and drag the text up and down. And when I finally touch the screen, it does not...
  2. Joe

    What do you actually use the S Pen for?

    I've had the Note 5 and Note 7 for a while, but never really used them as my full-time device for a long time. The S Pen is a fun thing to play with, but I never really saw a much real-world use for it. I'm wondering what other Note owners use the S Pen for? Is it something you use a lot in...
  3. Android News

    Galaxy S8 may get an external S Pen accessory

    According to a new report from China, one of Samsung's prototypes for the Galaxy S8 included an integrated stylus but ultimately, Samsung decided against the design. Now the report suggests Samsung will offer the S Pen as an external accessory for its new flagship phone. This is in line with...
  4. Android News

    This is how to replace the tip of your S Pen for the Galaxy Note 7

    If bought the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 then you probably saw a number of replaceable tips in the box with your purchase. This guide walks you through the step by step process for how to replace the S Pen tip, and why you might want to replace yours now.
  5. Android News

    The Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) and its S Pen have been unveiled

    The Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) is official, featuring a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 display, 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot, 7,300mAh battery, 8MP main camera, 2MP front-facing camera and support for Samsung's S Pen...
  6. Android News

    A new look at the Galaxy Tab A 2016, now featuring the S Pen

    Samsung's newest Galaxy Tab A 10.1 now includes the new S Pen that Samsung first introduced with the Galaxy Note 7. The tablet itself is pretty much the same tablet released earlier this year, only now it includes a stylus. Press images of the tablet have leaked to show it looks just like the...
  7. Android News

    Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 will come with an S Pen

    We've seen Samsung tablets with S Pens in the past, but the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 will be the first to market that's not labeled as a Note device. The tablet will feature a 10.1-inch display, 1.6GHz Exynos 7870 processor and your standard array of microSD card slot, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
  8. Android News

    The Samsung Galaxy Note 7′s S Pen gets stuck when inserting it into the phone the right way

    A handful of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 users are reporting that the S Pen can get stuck inside the phone, even if it's inserted correctly. Apparently, when pressed into the silo with too much pressure, the S Pen gets stuck. Getting the pen out isn't too cumbersome, but it's a bit frustrating that...
  9. Android News

    A detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 7's S Pen functionality

    Wondering if the S Pen functionality on the Note 7 is better than the previous generation? Pocketnow has just published its S Pen review which highlights all the new features that it offers and the difference between what was offered last year on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
  10. Android News

    Hands-on video of the Galaxy Note 7 talks about the S Pen

    Btekt uploaded his hands-on impressions video of the Galaxy Note 7 and he mainly focused on the new S Pen features. He talked about the new note taking app, the extra sensitivity of the S Pen and some of the S Pen software features.
  11. Android News

    No, you cannot insert the S Pen of the Galaxy Note 7 the wrong way

    The Galaxy Note 5 had a bit of controversy when some people had tried to insert the S Pin in the wrong direction. Samsung later fixed this with a new hardware revision, and they are also preventing this from happening with the Galaxy Note 7.
  12. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 S Pen rumored to last longer with Bluetooth LE

    According to the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 7 rumor, the new S Pen will sport new Bluetooth LE integration which will allow users to use it for longer and improve proximity sensitivity. The software on the phone will also include a new S Pen dictionary which will allow for translation and a new...
  13. Android News

    Samsung patent shows users may be able to use the S Pen on the edge of Samsung's curved displays

    A Samsung patent dating back to August of 2015 shows that Samsung envisions users using the S Pen on the edge of its curved displays. While we like the idea that the S Pen's functionality won't be limited to the flat portion of Samsung's curved display, we're not sure if Samsung should really be...
  14. V

    Help Air command Greyed out after update

    Recently i have upgraded my note 5 to marshmallow from lollipop but after the update my air command has been greyed out in the settings menu.When i detach s-pen am only getting a vibration feedback not the s-pen features.
  15. Android News

    Samsung patents new S Pen that will double as a smartphone stand

    In a recent finding, it seems that Samsung is working on a way to have a built-in smartphone stand for the Note series of devices. This won't be like the built-in smartphone stands that we used to see in the HTC Evo days however. Instead, the stand will be built a part of the S Pen.