Samsung announced a new version of its S Pen SDK, to enable developers to create stylus-enabled apps specifically targeting its Note device range. The company said that apps using the new tools can interact with the S Pen even when it is not in contact with the device, stating: “The combination of Hovering, Side Button and Pen Gesture can re-define the way a user interacts with the device, allowing you to deliver many new innovative [user experience] scenarios.”