Before I begin though, Samsung's own interactive guide to the Note 2 is an excellent starting point for S Pen novices, and will give you a good grounding in the tricks of finger-free-flicking.

That’d be a clear sign that Samsung is committed to the S Pen, even if the Galaxy Note itself remains on hiatus. The benefits of a stylus shouldn’t be reserved for the $1,000-and-up tier.

Remember, Samsung sold the S Pen as a $40 accessory for the highest-end S21 earlier this year. We doubt Samsung would include a free S Pen with the Z Fold 3 if the phone doesn’t have a slot for it.