Well, it has been a very long time coming, but you fine folks living within the good ol’ U-S-of-A are finally getting blessed with Galaxy S IIs to name your personal. Conspicuously missing from the party is Verizon, but Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T are all entering into at the Super AMOLED action under the guise of the Epic 4G Touch on Sprint and just plain old Galaxy S II on AT&T. As we had heard earlier the Epic 4G Touch is sporting a rather larger 4.52-inch screen as will the T-Mobile variant, which has yet to attain a reputation or a release date. Sprint customers can be first to get their shot at owning one on September 16th for $200, with the opposite carriers to follow at a later date.
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Available for $199.99 beginning Sept. 16, Samsung Epic 4G Touch incorporates a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen and one of many fastest 1.2GHz dual-core processors available in a swish ultra-thin design
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & DALLAS (BUSINESS WIRE), August 30, 2011 – Sprint (NYSE: S), the 1st national wireless carrier to launch the groundbreaking data speeds of 4G, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 cell phone provider within the United States1, today announced the approaching availability of the primary Samsung Galaxy S™ II product to be available inside the Us of a, Samsung Galaxy S™ II, Epic™ 4G Touch.
As Sprint’s 27th 4G-capable device, Epic 4G Touch boasts a 4.52-inch Super AMOLED™ Plus touchscreen and one of many industry’s fastest dual-core processors, the recent Samsung Exynos™, bringing it rich content at blazingly fast speeds. Customers will make the most of a massive screen so as to offer a colourful viewing experience delivering the most efficient picture quality on the fastest speeds available.
Epic 4G Touch will cost just $199.99 (excluding taxes) with a brand new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade. It is going to be available beginning Sept. 16 in all Sprint Sales channels, including Sprint stores, Web sales (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-Sprint1). Visit www.sprint.com/epictouch for more info.
Beginning today, customers can pre-order Epic 4G Touch at any participating Sprint store with the acquisition of a $50 Sprint gift card. Customers who pre-order Epic 4G Touch may have their name added to the Device Wait List and be contacted to establish an appointment to accomplish their smartphone purchase beginning Sept. 16. Throughout the pre-order process, customers will know they could get the device they need and receive the whole retail experience, including Sprint’s Ready Now service.
“Sprint is proud to construct at the success of the primary Galaxy S product, Samsung Epic 4G, with the primary U.S. device within the next generation of Samsung’s award-winning Galaxy S lineup, Epic 4G Touch,” said Fared Adib, vice chairman–Product Development, Sprint. “Epic 4G Touch is a strong smartphone that delivers vibrant and exciting content at lightning fast speeds. This device is ultra-thin yet ultra-powerful with a screen that rivals the rest within the industry.”
Epic 4G Touch is without doubt one of the thinnest smartphones, measuring just 0.38 inches thick. Its Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display delivers brilliant colors with the foremost contrast, providing a vivid and crisp viewing experience. It’s built on Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread, and powered by among the fastest dual-core processors available inclusive of the blazing-fast Sprint 4G speeds on America’s Favorite 4G Network2.
Other key features include:
Samsung Exynos™ 1.2GHz dual-core processor
Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front-facing camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting as much as eight Wi-Fi enabled devices at the Sprint 3G or 4G network
Voice Talk by Vlingo™ allows users to present their Epic 4G Touch voice commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web browsing and search
Task Manager enables users to view and shut the applications they’ve got active and any items that can were downloaded and to compare on memory usage via the duty Manager widget
Screen grab feature allows users to simply take a screen capture of the telephone screen by pressing the ability button and the house key simultaneously
Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface provides superior multitasking and customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable
Visual Voicemail
Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management policies, offers increased security of information and services and enables mobile conferencing while at the go
microSD card slot that supports as much as a 32GB memory card
Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0
Access to greater than 250,000 apps through Android Market™
“We’re proud to construct upon the successful launch of the unique Galaxy S with Sprint last year,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “The Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch is a higher-generation premium smartphone that delivers top-of-the-line features and design, in addition to blazing fast speeds with Sprint’s 4G network and Samsung’s new Exynos dual core processor.”
Epic 4G Touch requires activation on one of the most Sprint Everything Data plans plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while at the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per thirty days plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $40 monthly vs. Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per 30 days vs. Verizon’s 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB web. The Mobile Hotspot option is on the market for another $29.99 per thirty days supporting as much as eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously (pricing excludes taxes and surcharges).
Sprint was unbeaten among major wireless carriers for customer satisfaction in step with results from the 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index. Besides tying for first place among wireless carriers, Sprint was also the foremost improved company in customer satisfaction, across all industries, over the past three years, in line with the survey.
Because the first national wireless carrier to check, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September 2008. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. For additional info, visit www.sprint.com/4G.
Sprint’s annual developer conference, now called the Sprint Open Solutions Conference, can be held Nov. 2-4 in Santa Clara, Calif. In the course of the three-day conference, developers, enterprises and entrepreneurs will study Sprint’s open enablement strategy, creating applications for 4G and 3D, enterprise machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, go-to-market strategies, approaches to make developers more profitable, and current Sprint tools and capabilities across devices, networks and platforms. For more information and to register for the conference, visit http://developer.sprint.com/devcon2011.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the liberty of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served greater than 52 million customers on the end of 2Q 2011 and is well known for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the primary wireless 4G service from a countrywide carrier within the U.s.; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and an international Tier 1 Internet backbone. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 6 in its 2010 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the vital nation’s greenest companies, the very best of any telecommunications company. You possibly can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products throughout North America. For additional info, please visit www.samsung.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of (US)$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
Delivering rich content at blazing fast speeds
Samsung Epic 4G Touch1, a premium Android powered smartphone, has been designed to deliver the best multilayered entertainment experience through superior speed and display innovation. Its 3G/4G speeds, paired with one of the fastest 1.2GHz dual-core processors, the new Samsung Exynos™, give lightning fast access and downloads of movies, games, Web and thousands of applications with no buffering, lag time or disruption to your entertainment. Epic 4G Touch gives you entertainment content on the go with its ultra-thin design, large 4.52-inch touchscreen and unrivaled Super AMOLED™ Plus technology offering deeper, richer color for a bright and vivid display. Epic 4G Touch also includes an 8MP camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile with incredible detail and a 2MP, front-facing camera, perfect for self-portraits or video chat.
Productivity
· Dual-mode 3G/4G device – dependable 3G nationwide coverage and turbo-charged Sprint 4G speeds where available
· Samsung Exynos™ 1.2GHz dual-core processor
· Super AMOLED Plus 4.52-inch touchscreen
· Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread
· 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks
· Visual Voicemail
· Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile conferencing while on the go
· MicroSD® card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card
· Voice Talk allows users to give their Epic 4G Touch voice commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web browsing and search
· Task Manager enables users to view and close the applications they have active and any items that have been downloaded and to check on memory usage via the Task Manager widget
· Screen capture feature allows users to easily take a screen grab of the phone screen by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously
· Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface provides superior multitasking and customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience
· Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable
Entertainment
• Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that shoots HD video 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front facing camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
• Samsung Media Hub features thousands of new releases and top-grossing titles from major Hollywood studios and leading TV networks, including NBC Universal, Paramount, MTV, Warner Bros., CBS and FOX.
• Samsung Social Hub allows users to transfer email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, into “Feeds” and “Messages” folders that can be either put into separate tabs or combined into comprehensive lists.
• Access to more than 250,000 apps through Android Market™
• GoogleTM mobile services, including Google SearchTM, Google MapsTM, Google TalkTM, GmailTM, YouTubeTM , and syncs with Google CalendarTM, as well as access to Google Goggles™ to search with pictures instead of words
• Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0
• Sprint applications, including Sprint Zone, Sprint TV & Movies®, Sprint Navigation and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
Specifications
· Dimensions: 2.7 inches x 5.1 inches x 0.38 inches (LxWxT)
· Weight: 4.55 ounces
· Display: 4.52-inch Super AMOLDED Plus (800×480 WVGA) touchscreen
· Battery: 1800 mAh Lithium-ion battery
· Processor: Samsung Exynos™ 1.2GHz dual-core
Samsung Galaxy S™ II Powers the Fastest Smartphone to Date for AT&T Customers with a Dual-core 1.2 GHz Processor
Dallas, Texas, August 30, 2011
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Key Facts
AT&T’s Samsung Galaxy S™ II, the nation’s thinnest 4G smartphone at 8.89mm at its thinnest, will be sold in AT&T* company-owned retail stores and online in the coming weeks.
This new smartphone features the Android Gingerbread (2.3.4) platform, a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED™ Plus display, dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, Motion UX sensors and 8 MP camera.
HDMI-output at 1080p resolution lets customers rent or purchase movies and TV shows from the Samsung Media Hub and view on a television.
Customer Benefits
The AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II is designed to give customers a powerful, premium Android smartphone experience in a pocket-friendly design that is the thinnest of all Galaxy S II smartphones and the thinnest 4G smartphone on the market. A powerful dual-core 1.2 GHz processor offers customers smooth gaming and accelerates multitasking between browsing, sending email or watching video.
With an incredibly colorful 4.3″ Super AMOLED Plus display, the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II delivers 50 percent more sub-pixels than the previous generation display for better contrast. The display also offers unmatched outdoor viewing quality, even in the brightest sunlight. This newest smartphone also captures sharp photos with the 8MP camera with flash and records videos in stunning high profile 1080p HD quality. An additional 2MP front-facing camera gives you the power to connect with your friends and family face-to-face via video chat with preloaded Qik™ Lite over Wi-Fi.
The AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II enables customers to output 1080p video to a HDTV using the an HDTV smart adapter (sold separately). The device also features next generation Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth technology, Voice Talk from Vlingo™ that enables voice-powered social updates, messaging, email, search and voice dialing, Motion UX sensors to mute incoming calls by simply turning the device over and business-friendly features such as Virtual Private Network (VPN) support, Quickoffice® and Exchange ActiveSync®.
Samsung Features
The Galaxy S II features Samsung’s TouchWiz® user interface, providing superior multi-tasking and customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience. Live Panel features provide immediate access to weather, social updates, email, news and photos, which can all be customized on any one of the seven home screens. All of the Samsung widgets can be positioned and re-sized to create unique home screens and one-touch access to the services and apps each individual uses the most. The Notifications Panel allows one touch access to a separate menu for managing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and Flight Mode settings.
Samsung Media Hub puts thousands of hit movies and next-day TV shows at your fingertips, ready to rent or buy and watch instantly with progressive downloads. Kies Air allows your PC to wirelessly sync with your Galaxy S II when they are on the same Wi-Fi network. This allows you to view call logs, videos, photos, bookmarks and IMs, plus send messages from your PC. With Samsung Social Hub, synchronize and better organize all of your online contacts by streamlining your email, SMS, IM and SNS information into one unified box.
Quotes
“The nation’s thinnest 4G smartphone is designed in every way to give AT&T customers a superb mobile entertainment experience,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “With a vibrant screen, high-definition possibilities and faster processing speeds, Samsung Galaxy S II is the latest addition to the industry’s leading smartphone portfolio.”
“The Galaxy S II, powered by a dual core application processor, paired with AT&T’s advanced 4G network, gives users fast download speeds along with a premium multi-tasking experience,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “We are proud to bring our fastest selling smartphone in the world to AT&T customers, packaging it in the nation’s thinnest 4G smartphone.”
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Specifications
4G – HSPA+
Android (2.3 Gingerbread)
GSM Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
UMTS Tri-band( 850/1900/2100MHz)
Screen: 4.3″ Super AMOLED Plus
Processor: 1.2Ghz x 2 (dual core)
Camera: 8MP AF with LED flash + 2MP front
Video Record: 1080p Full HD
HDMI Out: HDMI via HDTV Smart Adapter with HDCP
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Battery: 1650mAh
Sensor: Motion UX, 6-axis gyroscope, proximity, light, noise (Audience A2220)
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About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales people$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the corporate carries nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized as one of many fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a number one producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, cell phones and TFT-LCDs. For more info, please visit www.samsung.com.
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