Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE Announced Ahead of IFA

This may not be a surprise, but yeah, Samsung just announced an LTE version of its GALAXY S II smartphone and the GALAXY Tab 8.9 slate.

Both of these devices are expected to debut at the IFA event in Berlin next month, but as early as now – Samsung hinted us that each of these handsets got a pretty decent specs on top of the LTE capabilities.



The Samsung GALAXY S II LTE is still a Gingerbread device and will don with almost similar internals to its 3G-enabled counterpart, except that it got a bigger 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and a faster 1.5GHz dual core processor.



The Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE on the other hand, will still carry Android Honeycomb, but would be much faster with 1.5GHz dual-core processor and lighter at just 455g than its 3G-enabled brother.



While the first Samsung GALAXY S II just headed to Globe Telecom more than 10 weeks ago, the first 8.9-inch GALAXY Tab hasn’t made its official landfall here in the Philippines just yet; although we’ve learned it has already been showcased in an event in Makati back in June.



Now if these LTE devices make its way here in the Philippines anytime soon, I got one thing for sure: it would be in route to SMART! More on this soon, so just stay tuned.



Click to Read Press Release

Samsung speeds up the Smarter Life with LTE versions of the GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 8.9



SEOUL–(Korea Newswire) August 28, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced LTE editions of its GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 8.9. These stylish devices now offer high-speed 4G connectivity in addition to power, portability and second-to-none screen technology.



“With the introduction of GALAXY S II LTE and GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE, we will take the capabilities of these devices to a whole new level. LTE redefines the user experience made possible by these devices and opens entirely new possibilities in terms of content viewing, sharing, quality and connectivity,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.



“This is a milestone in our commitment to lead the charge in 4G mobile telephony around the world, both in terms of back-end network solutions for service providers and the development of powerful consumer handsets,” added Shin.



When connected to a 4G network, LTE technology allows portable devices to download high-quality files at speeds of up to 100Mbps, and to upload at speeds of 50Mbps theoretically – five times faster than even the quickest HSPA+ connection. This means that a four-minute long MP3 track can be downloaded in 0.3 seconds, or an entire film file in less than two minutes.



The enhanced connectivity afforded by LTE technology opens up a range of possibilities for users: Features like social gaming, video conferencing and high-quality media streaming can all be enjoyed seamlessly, with vast improvements in download times and connectivity. 4G technology also enables the seamless and near-instant sharing of multimedia content with friends and family, ensuring that users can share the experiences they love whenever they want.



The addition of LTE to the Samsung GALAXY portfolio also opens further opportunities for mobile application and content developers creating a new generation of mobile services that take full advantage of increased bandwidth and improved connectivity.



GALAXY S II LTE



In addition to offering a high standard of connectivity, the GALAXY S II LTE delivers powerful performance due to its 1.5GHz dual core processor. Superior 3D graphic performance makes games and video consumption fast and smooth, while popular Web pages like Google, Yahoo and YouTube can load easily, giving customers instant access to the information they need.



A 4.5″ Super AMOLED Plus display provides stunning visual clarity, with HD video and images taken on the device’s 8MP camera displayed in full vivid color. The GALAXY S II LTE also offers a rich content experience, with Social, Game and Music hubs all included, while the Readers Hub will be available for download after launch. These are in addition to a number of enterprise solutions aimed at increasing productivity. Running on Android 2.3, the GALAXY S II LTE is easy and intuitive to use.



Additionally, the GALAXY S II LTE can also be connected to up to eight devices via WiFi, meaning that files can be quickly and seamlessly synchronized with laptops, tablets and other Smartphones.



GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE



The LTE edition of the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is incredibly portable, measuring just 8.6mm thin while weighing only 455g. The boosted connectivity and genuine portability ensures that the GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE is the ideal device for modern professionals, who need to stay productive and entertained while on the move. LTE capabilities enable video conferences to be held without need to worry about failing connections, while the 8.9″ screen enables easy rendering of business content such as presentations. The TouchWiz interface enables an intuitive user experience, enhanced by the space and freedom provided by the large display.



Whether writing emails on a trip or reading an eBook in bed, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE provides the ultimate tablet experience without compromising mobility.

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