Samsung Galaxy Tab S launch: as it happened

Samsung's got some surprises for us today in New York, so we've made sure that we're placed slap bang in the middle of the action. And we're be bringing you all the news as it breaks.

Well, we say surprises - we'll be more surprised if it's not the Samsung Galaxy Tab S, which has been heavily tipped to appear. But hopefully there will be a few other things too.

Check out our natty hub to give you all the information you need, and then stick around for some grade-A tech comedy*. We're hoping for a magician again.

What's this? We've got a long, in-depth hands on ALREADY? Yes, we really are spoiling you. Go forth and munch our hands on: Samsung Galaxy Tab S review. Please.

20.00: It's all done. I'm off now people. If you stayed up in the UK to read this live blog, I appreciate it. Probably something of an anti-climax, but hey, at least you made it through.

Bye!

19.57: The product experience zones are open - but Ryan wouldn't tell us where they were. Instead he left riddles and maps. Not on purpose, but that's how it ended up.

Refreshments too. That's welcome. My legs hurt.

19.54: Knox is here as well. It has to be. That pesky Knox gets everywhere.

Prices are in! Vary by region; but for the US both sizes available in July, $499 for the 10.5-inch, and 8.4-inch is $399.

The new advert keeps pronouncing it as 'Ahm-led'. That's going to get annoying.

19.53: Fingerprint scanner is back as well - Private Mode is in as well, with multi-user ability to have different profiles linked to different digits. That's a pretty good idea, Samsung. Well done. Up to 8 people can have their own home screen.

19.52: Same super speedy downloading thanks to LTE and Wi-Fi combo is back again. That's good. On the very rare occasion you're in the position to use it, it's great.

19.50: Remote PC allows you to connect to others and your own PC from anywhere in the world. And CIsco's webex allows you to have video meetings on the go. Dammit. There's no escaping now.

19.47: Samsung is a 'pioneer in multitasking' in the mobile industry thanks to multi window. But you can mirror your S5 using the SideSync feature. Nick the assistant is back again... he's so alive and full of vibrancy. Not monosyllabic at all.

You can receive a call on the tablet - when you're charging your phone in the other room, watching a film in another. Call comes in? Want to transfer files? Wi-Fi Direct (presumably) allows it to happen seamlessly.

This would be amazing in a meeting if you want to mess around on your phone while looking like you're busy on a tablet. Although... you could just mess around on the tablet. That would be easier.

Oh, Nick's gone again!

19.46: Ryan is coming back. He's going to talk connectivity. Apparently this is the 'Next Big Thing'... the Galaxy S5 didn't have long in the sun, did it?

19.45 Also each of the tablets have their own BT keyboard to make them more efficient. Think Michael is wrapping up now. He's chatting about the screen now. He really loves it. Samsung should hire him.

19.44: 10.5-inch is 465g, and 8.4-inch is 294g. Available in Dazzling White and Titanium Bronze. Plus the Simple Cover and Book Cover snap onto the little dimples at the back.

19.43: Inspired by 'architectural design', whatever that means. Trimmed in gold to give 'aura of luxury'. It's the new standard in slimness according to Michael.

19.42: Back to the design: as thick as five credit cards and is thinner than many smartphones. SUPER. SLENDER, GUYS.