Update, September 6: Samsung rolled out a hands-on video that presents the key features of the Note 3 and the Gear.

Samsung recently unveiled the third edition of its Galaxy Note smartphone (and its Galaxy Gear smart companion). Here’s a quick look at the Galaxy Note 3’s main new hardware specs and software offering.

Galaxy Note 3 – Main Hardware Specs

• 5.7 inch or 144.3mm full HD Super AMOLED display.
• 2.3GHz quad-core processor or 3GHz octa-core processor, depending on the market.
• 3GB of RAM memory.
• 13MP rear camera with Smart Stabilization and high CRI LED flash.
• 2MP front camera.
• 3,200 mAh battery.
• WiFi, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth, IR LED.
• Dimensions: 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3mm, 168g.
• Soft and textured back cover.
• Colors: Jet Black, Classic White and Blush Pink.

Galaxy Note 3 – Main Software Offering

• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system
• Air Command – use the enhanced S Pen to access five useful features: Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write, S Finder, and Pend Window.
• Action Memo – write memos that are linked to actions.
• Scrapbook – organize content from various sources.
• Screen Write – full screen capture; write messages on the capture.
• S Finder – search for content on your device.
• Pen Window – open another application window without pausing current activity on the screen.
• My Magazine – news and social media content is displayed in a dynamic magazine-style layout.
• Enhanced Multi Window so you can open the same app in two windows and move content between apps with the Drag and Drop mode.
• Samsung KNOX lets you run and store security-sensitive applications and data inside a protected container.

“We introduced the original GALAXY Note in 2011 and launched a whole new smart device category. The undeniable success of the GALAXY Note strengthened our conviction that consumers want higher quality features for smart devices and they want those new features to make their lives better,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics.

“Samsung GALAXY Note 3 is a powerful, original approach that enables users to tell the stories of their lives through dynamic and seamless expressions of their passions across work, play and life experiences. With a simple click of the S Pen button, users can unlock opportunities for self-expression, features that transform everyday activities into extraordinary events and access to new experiences delivered to them on Note 3’s larger screen,” Shin added.

Additional information on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is available at samsung.com/galaxynote3.