<p>Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a new model of its Galaxy Note as it seeks to leave behind the debacle over exploding batteries in the previous generation of the device, and mount a renewed challenge to Apple and its soon-to-come iPhone 8.<br /><br />Samsung executives introduced the Note 8 "phablet" at an event in New York City, repeatedly thanking fans who had remained loyal to the device.<br /><br />"None of us will ever forget what happened last year," Samsung president of mobile communications business DJ Koh said as he opened the event.<br /><br />"But, I will never forget how millions of dedicated Note loyalists stayed with us; so let me express my deepest gratitude."<br /><br />Samsung laid claim to being the first smartphone maker to field a "phablet" device -- combining features of smartphones and tablets -- when it introduced the first Note five years ago.<br /><br />Samsung did not disclose the price of the Note 8, which will hit shops on September 15 but will be available for pre-orders in coming days.<br /><br />Note 8 features include dual cameras on the back, with improved image capabilities, and a signature "S Pen" for drawing or writing on touch screens.</p>
<p>Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a new model of its Galaxy Note as it seeks to leave behind the debacle over exploding batteries in the previous generation of the device, and mount a renewed challenge to Apple and its soon-to-come iPhone 8.<br /><br />Samsung executives introduced the Note 8 "phablet" at an event in New York City, repeatedly thanking fans who had remained loyal to the device.<br /><br />"None of us will ever forget what happened last year," Samsung president of mobile communications business DJ Koh said as he opened the event.<br /><br />"But, I will never forget how millions of dedicated Note loyalists stayed with us; so let me express my deepest gratitude."<br /><br />Samsung laid claim to being the first smartphone maker to field a "phablet" device -- combining features of smartphones and tablets -- when it introduced the first Note five years ago.<br /><br />Samsung did not disclose the price of the Note 8, which will hit shops on September 15 but will be available for pre-orders in coming days.<br /><br />Note 8 features include dual cameras on the back, with improved image capabilities, and a signature "S Pen" for drawing or writing on touch screens.</p>