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How the Galaxy Note changed smartphones
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Phones today are enormous — gigantic slabs of glass that only just squeeze into our pockets. More than any other, one device pioneered the bigger-is-better phone philosophy. Hit play to see how Samsung’s Galaxy Note changed the smartphone status quo.
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What do you think of the Galaxy Note
and other massive mobiles? Is bigger really better, or do you yearn for the days of more pocketable gadgetry? Press play now, then tell me your thoughts in the comments, on our Facebook wall, or let me know on Twitter.
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