Samsung has just delivered a most welcome (and urban) little bit of news for British smartphone lovers. Its next do-it-all Android superphone may be available on May 1st inside the Uk. The Galaxy S II will emulate its predecessor device by being made available “across all major networks and retailers.” We’ll attempt to track down availability information for the remainder of Europe, but a minimum of Brits can now stop fretting concerning the delay / non-delay of this marquee phone’s launch.
Samsung’s strongest smartphone yet set to hit UK shores on 1st May
11th April 2011, London, UK – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., today announces that its slimmest and lightest smartphone yet, the Samsung Galaxy S II (Model: GT-I9100), can be available in UK shops on 1st May 2011. The Galaxy S II is the primary handset to present Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus screen technology, the biggest, brightest and most colourful screen available in Samsung’s portfolio of devices.
Super slim (8.49mm) and light-weight (116g) Samsung’s Galaxy S II runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and is super-fast due to its dual-core 1.2GHz processor. The device’s exceptionally bright screen makes it perfect for watching movies and television or playing games and looking out at apps, with its ground-breaking ‘organic’ LED technology, Super AMOLED Plus also saving energy so that you can enjoy watching content without affecting the battery life.
The Galaxy S II is built for multi-tasking, its dual-core processor makes switching between applications and loading websites equivalent to Google, Yahoo and YouTube quick, whilst superior 3D hardware means games and videos might be loaded and played comfortably. What’s more, there’s immediate access to content and services reminiscent of catch up TV and film downloads, because of super-fast connectivity and WiFi, with hurries up to 21Mbps which gives increased download speeds, and Bluetooth 3.0+HS which reduces data transfer times significantly.
Simon Stanford, Managing Director, Mobile, Samsung UK and Ireland said: “From the instant it was revealed at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona there was a big buzz in regards to the Galaxy S II, so we’re pleased to announce that it’s going to be available for UK customers to shop for from 1st May. Our slimmest, lightest, fastest smartphone is our first device to supply of Super AMOLED Plus screen technology, alongside probably the most advanced technical specifications including the newest Android OS and a dual core processor. We’re confident it’s an excellent package for anyone wanting a high-quality smartphone experience.”
The Galaxy S II also features an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording and playback, Samsung’s patented AllShare technology so that you can share pictures, movies, and music with other devices and Samsung’s new Kies Air which lets people manage their smartphone contents from their PC via local WiFi connections.
a brand new ‘Live Panel’ feature at the Galaxy S II allows aggregation of live web, social networking and alertness contents to a single customisable home-screen, whilst it’s possible to put the entire important parts of your life onto three adjacent home screens that you can switch between by using pressing and holding at the screen. As with any the Samsung Galaxy family, the Galaxy S II features Samsung Hubs, providing a gigantic range of entertainment content, advanced mobile games and the facility to administer social networking accounts.
The Samsung Galaxy S II could be available within the UK across all major networks and retailers.
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