Samsung got its inspiration to release its new Galaxy Note 4 phablet earlier from the unveiling of Apple's iPhone 6 last September 9.

Apple set a new retail record for its opening sale of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with 10 million units sold in just 72 hours.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said that they could have sold more units with more supplies.

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Originally, Samsung chose October for the release of its Galaxy 4 Note phablet. It moved its Korean launch to September 26, however, in response to Apple's success with the new iPhone.

The new 5.7-inch display Note 4 will be availabile worldwide by the end of October. Some 140 other markets will have the chance to buy the new Galaxy phablet line.

Note 4 features a Quad HD resolution and a fast-charging battery. It runs Android KitKat and a 2.7 GHz quad-core processor.

Last week, Samsung also announced its new handset will go on sale in the United Kingdom on October 10. It will also be available for pre-order in the United States. Shipping will start on October 14.

The South Korean gadget maker is popular for its larger-display phablets.

Samsung has not yet released the selling price of the Galaxy Note 4 but the recommended retail price is US$921.

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