IFA Berlin 2013 kicks off this week and there are many exciting things to look forward to. Our buddies in the mobile world, Samsung, were show stoppers last year with their Note II and it looks to be the same this year. Samsung’s “unpacked” campaign went off without a hitch today and they pulled out all the stops. Here are some of their newest products.

The lightly anticipated, faux LEATHER, Galaxy Note 3.

The Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch.

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The, again faux LEATHER backed, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

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So what do you think about the faux leather backing on their phone and tablet? I’m sure it is their answer to concerns about fingerprints and grip. We’ll see how long the white is able to stay clean. Maybe it’s easily washable. Also, hope it’s durable.

The different mediums in backing, apart from the normal glossy plastic, seems to be a current trend. The Moto X is also experimenting with more personality, possibly including actual wood backs to their phones.

We’ll have to wait and see how this trend does. Will it soar, paving the way for completely new materials and skins or is traditional glossy plastic or metal the way to go? Only time will tell.