Olympic edition Samsung Galaxy Note is spotted

Still don’t have enough Union Jack-emblazoned gadgets? Why not snap up Sammy’s upcoming patriotic phablet?

Samsung is set to release an Olympic edition of the gargantuan Samsung Galaxy Note, ifTwitter picturesspotted byThe Vergeare to be believed.

The special edition handset is identical to the Standard 5.3in phone-come-tablet, bar a Union Jack cover and an automatic donation of £1 to Team GB.

There don’t appear to be any new features at the time of writing – though we’re betting on Ice Cream Sandwich being available straight out of the box, given the recent release of theAndroid 4.0 update for Samsung Galaxy Noteowners.

If the Olympic Note hasn’t sated your patriotic fervour, then check out ourfive of the best British kitfor more gadgets slathered in red, white and blue.

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