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Samsung to debut 11.6″ tablet with 2560×1600 resolution next year
Looking forward to 2012’s tablet offerings? Well the ASUS Transformer Prime sure ended 2011 with a big bang and it seems that Samsung may have something just as juicy for us come MWC 2012. According to BGR’s sources, Samsung is prepped to reveal an 11.6” tablet at MWC 2012 that will run on Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.
Despite it being 1.5” larger than the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the source is claiming that it will not be noticeably larger due to the fact that the tablet will feature a thinner bezel which should give the illusion that it is “smaller”. The source also claims that this tablet will feature a whopping display resolution at 2560×1600 packed into an 11.6” screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
Other hardware specifications include a 2GHz dual-core Samsung Exynos 5250 CPU, which is reportedly similar to that of Apple’s upcoming A6 processor. It will also come with a wireless docking mode for gaming and is said to be looking to compete with Apple TV, AirPlay and more. Naturally Samsung had no comment regarding this matter, but this does sound like one heck of a tablet! Assuming that this is all true, MWC 2012 will prove to be a rather exciting event. Until then we suggest taking this piece of news with a grain of salt for now.
So, there is a new Samsung smartphone that is about to be released – big surprise, that, and I say this with full a sarcasm. Still, those who want something that looks to hang out on the high end side of things in terms of design and form factor, and yet having a mid-range performer within, can always settle for the Samsung Galaxy A9.
The handset has already appeared on the FCC database, which means it has been approved, and listed as the Samsung Galaxy A9. With the green light given, it is but a matter of time before it hits the market. While very little detail has been released so far, it should not be too long now before an official announcement is made. All that one can do now is to sit tight and wait. [FCC Page]
If you would like to fancy your chances with an upcoming mid-range device that seems to hover more on the higher end scheme of things, then the Samsung Galaxy A9 would certainly fit you to a ‘t’, so to speak. After all, accessory manufacturer ITSKINS has shared more details concerning this device, with the Galaxy A9 touted to be a wee bit more compact as opposed to the Galaxy S7 Plus, never mind that both handsets will come with 6.0″ screens.
Measurements of the Galaxy A9 include 161.9mm x 81.3mm x 7.34mm, where it would be slightly taller than the Galaxy Note5, while sporting a metal and glass design, a fingerprint reader that should be able to handle mobile payments, a Full HD Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 620 chipset, among others.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 will no doubt be a smartphone that many people would look forward to picking up when it is ready, taking into consideration how flagship devices are always in demand. Well, the Galaxy S7 has been said to target an early 2016 release, and some photos of the alleged device has already been snapped, although one should take into consideration that the original Weibo post is no longer there.
Of course, do take this particular leak with a pinch of salt, since it could be one of the numerous smartphones from various manufacturers that could roll out a similar looking handset. In the leaked photos, you can see a wrap-around metal border design, which seems to be the in thing at least for the next couple of years. All that we can do now is to sit tight and wait for the real deal to surface.