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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review: in pictures

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 is the premier Android flagship that improves upon last year's Galaxy Note 5 in every area.
By Matthew Miller, Contributing Writer
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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 7 retail package

While the box isn't something you may care much about, when you pay over $900 for a phone it is nice to see Samsung and T-Mobile providing you with an attractive package.

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Galaxy Note 7 box contents

Inside the box you will find the Note 7, USB Type-C fast charger, microUSB to Type-C adapter, extra S Pen tip, and wired stereo earbuds.

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Upper front of the Note 7 with iris scanner

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Upper back of the Note 7

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Lower back of the Note 7

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Bottom front of the Note 7

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Bottom of the Note 7

The 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port, speaker, and S Pen silo are found on the bottom.

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S Pen on the Note 7

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Left side volume buttons

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Note 7 in hand with new settings screen

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Oops, already have some scratches on the glass back

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Using a Slick Wraps design to protect the back

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Note 7 shot at Safeco Field

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Early morning in Seattle

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Fishing hole on the Cedar River

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My fly rod and reel on the Cedar River

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My lucky fly

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Sunset in Washington

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Quick controls on the Note 7

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Minimal T-Mobile apps on the Note 7

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Air Command menu

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Customizing Air Command

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Creating a Samsung Note

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Screen write

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Magnify with the S Pen

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Translate with the S Pen

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Notes with screen off

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Customizing the Edge panel

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Device maintenance display

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Optimizing for more battery life

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New settings area

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Samsung Cloud options

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Initial setup copy from other device

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Initial setup restore apps

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Initial setup restore from Samsung

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