It looks like our friends to the north will now have the ability to pick up the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 at any participating retailer. Samsung launched their larger Note model here in the U.S. last month and despite its tremendous productivity potential, it’s been met with mixed reviews. It carries numerous software bells and whistles, specifically to cater to the S Pen, but some of the hardware isn’t what you’d expect from a $500 device.

Check any of the recent iPhone 5 vs Android comparison charts and you’re sure to find the HTC One X listed alongside the best of them. It’s a solid device which would have experienced better sales if it hadn’t been for the Samsung Galaxy S III. It didn’t take long for AT&T to drop the price to an attractive $99, unfortunately the mobile tech world moves at lightspeed, leaving the HTC One X in the dust.

I almost feel guilty complaining about being the last Galaxy Nexus to see Jelly Bean… almost. It’s great that we’re finally getting it, but a little ridiculous considering Verizon was the first U.S. carrier to launch it. If you’ve been patient and remained on stock all this time, you’ll soon be rewarded with Jelly Bean as the SW Version JRO03O support page is now live on Verizon.

Starting September 25, T-Mobile Galaxy S III customers will be treated to Marvel’s The Avengers movie as a virtual preload, which they can download in the Samsung Media Hub. It’s free and a great way to show off the Galaxy S III’s awesome 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD display.

We knew it was going to happen, but now we have official confirmation from Samsung. The Galaxy Note II will be available on all of the major U.S. carriers starting sometime mid-November. Samsung has given itself a huge advantage by adopting a multi-carrier approach and I applaud them for that. It opens the door for a wider customer adoption and will certainly result in more sales (just look at the Galaxy S III).