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Samsung introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) Android ICS tablet

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) Android ICS tablet

MWC is pumping up the glamor in the tech arena, the bells are ringing and the big event is just a day away while we continue to hear new announcements from mobile and gadget manufacturers worldwide. Samsung with its continuous focus on Android as the future of mobile computing introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1-inch) tablet powered by Ice Cream sandwich 4.0. The product complements its duo, the newly launched Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) version. The tablet has a 10.1-inch WXGA PLS TFT display (1280×800 pixels), 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor, adds support for Micros cards, storage variants of 16GB and 32GB, Wi-Fi and 3G editions featuring HSPDA+ (speeds up to 21Mbps). We would see the tablet including Samsung’s Touch Wiz UI with a powerful battery of 7000 mAh.

The Galaxy Tab 2 (7-inch) and (10.1-inch) variants hit the UK during March this year while we still await confirmation on pricing and worldwide release.

via Samsung Mobile Press

 

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) powered by Android ICS 4.0

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) powered by Android ICS 4.0

Samsung is continuing to evolve in the tablet and smartphone arena with new devices being popped day on day. Today Samsung introduces the Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch tablet that is a successor to the highly acclaimed Galaxy Tab and Tab Plus handhelds. Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 comes pre-installed, which makes it Samsung’s first tablet to be manufactured with ICS 4.0. On the hardware front the tablet seems similar to its predecessors or you may even call it a downgrade, as the processor on the Tab 2 is a 1GHz while the Tab Plus features uses a 1.2 GHz CPU.  We will find both the 3G and Wi-Fi variants to be made available upon product release.

Software enhancements to be shipped include Chat On, Samsung Hub that comprises of Music Hub, Video Hub and Readers providing users with a massive database of e-books, music, movies and videos at a flick of a finger. Android ICS 4.0 would help users to access and download a wide variety of apps with close to 400,000 Android Market apps with a new UI. Samsung will also introduce its new service called “AllShare Play“ allowing playback, streaming, and data transfers on to the Tab 2 via PC’s, Samsung Devices, and other third party online storage providers.

Also Read :Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 arrives India

The tablet is first to be rolled out in the UK arriving March this year followed by a worldwide release. Specific release dates are yet to be revealed. We will keep you posted with further buzz and news for the newly launched gizmo.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Quick Specs:

  • 7-inch WSVGA PLS TFT display (1024 x 600 pixels)
  • 1GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Samsung Touch Wiz UI
  • Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 pre-installed
  • 1GB RAM
  • 3MP rear camera (supports HD Video recoring)
  • VGA front camera for video calls.
  • 8/16/32 GB internal memory with support for Micro SD card up to 32GB
  • Samsung apps including Social Hub, Chat On, S Suggest, AllShare Ready
  • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, HSPDA+ (21 Mbps), and A-GPS (3G only) connectivity.
  • 4000 mAh battery
  • Variants: Wi-Fi only / 3G + Wi-Fi