The all-new Bluetooth-connected S Pen: the new features of the Note 9's stylus!

For some months now, we've been hearing rumors aobut the Galaxy Note 9's S Pen. "It'll be awesome", the rumor mill said, "It'll be Bluetooth-connected", it continuted. But... why? Why would the S Pen need Bluetooth pairing and a battery at that, when it hasn't needed those things for years now?

Apparently, some new features. But what new features?

Well, Samsung has just dropped the bomb... let's hope not, actually. It has just dropped the Note 9 on stage and it's everything we expected it to be. Or, in short — awesome. And, finally, we have clarity on what the new S Pen can do!

Media playback

The S Pen can be used as a simple media playback remote. Pressing its single button once will play or pause whatever you are watching or listening to. A double-press will go to the next item in the playlist

Remote shutter control

You can now use the S Pen as a shutter button when you want to take a hands-free selfie shot. Just prop the Note 9 somewhere, take out the S Pen, and use it up to 10 meters away.

Flip through pictures or presentation slides

Just like the media playback feature, the S Pen can flip through gallery pictures or presentation slides. A single press means move forward, while a dual press will go back.

That "battery" is worth a mention