Black is often thought to be the standard color option for smartphones, but Samsung seems keen on replacing the timeless color with Pebble Blue and Titanium Grey when launching its new devices – as seen on the flagship Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2.

Sammy has hinted before that it’s going to release the Note 2 in more colors next year, but black wasn't one of the mentioned new coat of paints. Like an answered prayer, a new picture of the Galaxy Note 2 cladded in black has emerged, bringing joy to those who don’t particularly care for colors like Amber Brown, Ruby Wine, and Topaz Wine.

Before you get too excited, there’s still no official word on when the black Galaxy Note 2 will hit the market, but we may just see the special variant making its tech event debut at Mobile World Congress 2013. You will want to mark 25-28 February down on your calendar.

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