Samsung Galaxy S II Release Date
After making a lot of buzz in cyberspace, Samsung Galaxy S II (or Samsung Galaxy S2) is finally here. The latest offering from Samsung Electronics is expected to take on Apple iPhone, and that explains why people are looking forward for its release with such anticipation. Even though the release date has not yet been announced officially by Samsung, it did unveil this android based smartphone on 13th February, 2011, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. With numerous rumors and speculations about this device flooding the tech arena, people were more than eager to find out when it was coming out.
Samsung Galaxy S II Release
With Samsung yet to come up with any official announcement, the rumors about its release date continue to make waves in the tech arena. Even though we have the amazing line up of features that Galaxy S II has to offer at our disposal, we still have to depend on rumors and speculations for its release and cost. Those who have been keeping a track of this second generation Samsung mobile phone suggest that it will be made available somewhere during the last week of February or first week of March this year. On the other hand, some experts who are well versed with things happening in tech arena suggest that the first week of March - 4th March to be precise, is the date to look out for. As far as the Samsung Galaxy S II cost is concerned, it is expected to be somewhere in the range of $700-$800. The rumors about this device seem to have become all the more convincing, now that it has been unveiled.
Samsung Galaxy S II Tech Specs
Galaxy S II is a dual-core smartphone which is armed with Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The 1 GHz dual core processor that it sports is bound to make sure that you don't face any issues with its speed. At 0.334 inches, Galaxy S II is also the thinnest smartphone to enter the market. The 4.3 inch crystal clear Super AMOLED Plus screen compliments its sleek look very well. It features two cameras; the one at the rear is 8.0 MP and the one in front is 2.0 MP. In terms of storage capacity, the Galaxy S II has two options - 16 or 32 GB flash memory, which can be expanded up to 32 GB. The multi-touch capacitive touchscreen display, proximity sensor, 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope, multiple connectivity options and its ability to record videos in full high-definition 1080p are other noteworthy features that it boasts of. Along with all this, you get access to integrated mobile apps referred to as Samsung Hubs - from where you can download music, play games, read and also resort to social networking.
A look at these amazing features makes it obvious that people are waiting to grab it as soon as it hits the stores. It has been proved time and again that second generation products are much better than their predecessors, and Galaxy S II - the evolution of Galaxy S as Samsung puts it, is no exception. Now that Samsung is expected to announce its release date within the next few days to come, you just need to watch out for this space and we will make sure that we keep you updated as things proceed.
Update 20/04/2011: Samsung Galaxy S II Release Dates Announced
The fact that Galaxy S II is not coming to the United States until the Q3 2011 is bound to leave many people out there depressed. As per the official sources, Samsung Galaxy S II - which is believed to be the world's thinnest smartphone, is all set to make its debut in the last week of April wherein it will be launched in South Korea and Singapore. This will be followed by a grand launch in the United Kingdom on 1st May, and in Germany and UAE on 2nd May, 2011.
In May, this Samsung smartphone will be also released in Denmark, Sweden, India, Norway and Russia. On the other hand, nations like Australia, South Africa and Switzerland will only see it somewhere in Q2 of 2011. It United States launch in Q3 2011 is expected coincide with Canada and Brazil launch. The release in different regions at different time is also important because Samsung intends to launch Galaxy S II with different configuration in different parts of the world.
Latest Update: The US release of Samsung Galaxy S II which was believed to be August 2011 is now further postponed to mid-September 2011 - allegedly due to legal issues between Samsung and Apple. However, North America did see Galaxy S II earlier this year when it was released in Canada in July 2011 on Bell Mobility.
