Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 10.1 Announced at MWC
Galaxy S II
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Software | Gingerbread with TouchWiz 4.0 |
| Display | 4.27 inch, 800 x 480 Super AMOLED Plus |
| Processor | 1GHz dual-core Samsung chip |
| Memory | 1GB of RAM |
| Rear camera | 8MP with 1080p video |
| Front camera | 2MP |
| Other | NFC support, 8.49mm thick |
The phone was described as likely the thinnest smartphone available. It also included four Samsung Hubs for e-books and games, social networking, and music. Samsung was working with Sybase and Cisco to make it suitable for business use.
Galaxy Tab 10.1
- Named after its 10.1 inch, 1280 x 800 TFT display.
- Stock Android 3.0 Honeycomb.
- Dual-core Tegra 2 processor.
- 8MP rear camera with 1080p video and a 2MP front camera.
- 16GB or 32GB of storage.
- 1.23 pounds and 0.4 inches thick.
- No HDMI port.
Availability
Both devices were expected to start shipping in Europe within a month. The international Galaxy S II supported the HSPA+ frequencies used by Rogers, Bell and Telus, which was good news for Canadians. North American availability had not been announced.
Frequently asked questions
Did the Galaxy S II support Canadian networks?
The stock international model supported the HSPA+ frequencies of the three big Canadian carriers.
What is Honeycomb?
The nickname for Android 3.0, the version built for tablets.
Are these devices still supported?
No. Both are long obsolete.