Infographics explain what's new with the S Pen, recount Galaxy Note's history

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ feature a new and improved S Pen and this infographic is the simplest way to explain the upgrades. If you read until the end, you’ll find an illustrated history of the Galaxy Note and its S Pen.

Air Actions join the old Air Command feature. They turn the S Pen into a motion controller, which supports five gestures. It can also be used in conjunction with with the new AR features to create 3D doodles.

The new S Pen

The history of the Galaxy Note starts way back in 2011 when it stunned people with its almost tablet-like size and the return of a feature that many thought outdated – the stylus. Each successive generation improved the screen and added new features to the S Pen. Here’s the timeline: