Samsung to stream Galaxy Note 2 India launch live

BANGALORE, INDIA: Samsung, in what seems to be a bid to take over Apple's iPhone 5 sales, is launching the Galaxy Note 2 in India today. Whats more, Samsung is providing live streaming of the event being held at Hyderabad live at 2.30 pm.

''The incredibly creative Galaxy Note II is going to be unpacked in Hyderabad today! Catch the live launch webcast of the Note II today at 2.30 pm,'' says a message on the official " target="_blank">Facebook page of Samsung India.

To watch the live stream of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 launch in India, click here.

Samsung is yet to announce the cost of Galaxy Note 2, but it is expected to be priced below Rs. 40,000. This might give Galaxy Note 2 an edge over the iPhone 5, as the latter is speculated to be priced at Rs. 48,000 in India, while in the grey market it is priced around Rs. 71,000.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has new features such as a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, the biggest display in smartphone market. It is powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest version of Android operating system, featuring a 1.6GHz Quad-Core processor , 3,100 mAh battery, 2GB RAM, 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front camera, and HSPA Plus or 4G LTE connectivity.

Galaxy Note 2 also comes with a new stylus pen, due to which you don't have to touch the screen anymore. The technology is called Air-View, which works even if you just hover the stylus pen over the screen.

The phablet comes in Marble White and Titanium Grey colors.

"Galaxy Note 2 will take over the fame of Galaxy Note that opened a new category of smart mobile devices," said Shin Jong-kyun, president of Samsung's mobile business.

Galaxy Note 2 accessories will include include flip cover, pouch, desktop dock, Bluetooth, stylus Pen and vehicle dock.