Facts about the Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Tab S
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S is an Android-based tablet computer. It incorporates elements of the Galaxy Tab series and the Galaxy S smartphone series. This unlocked tablet lets you take your work, entertainment, and other important aspects of your life with you wherever you go.
How many versions of this Samsung tablet were released?Samsung released two main versions of the unlocked Galaxy Tab S: an 8.4-inch model and a 10.5-inch model (these numbers refer to screen sizes). Both models share several features, including a quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, an 8-megapixel auto-focusing rear camera, a 2.1-megapixel front camera, and a Super AMOLED multitouch display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels. These unlocked tablets also give you the option of either 16GB or 32GB of internal storage space. A microSDXC slot allows you to insert a card to expand the storage capacity up to 128GB. Both versions run on the Android 4.4.2 operating system.
What is Super AMOLED?AMOLED stands for active-matrix organic light-emitting diode. Despite the complexity of the technology, its principle is similar to that of LED lights. An OLED screen consists of an organic semiconductor material that emits light in response to an electric current. This has a few advantages when compared to an LCD display. First, because the pixels emit light, an AMOLED display does not need a backlight. That makes the screen lighter and thinner. Second, the quality of the screen, at least in contrast ratio and viewing angles, is higher. For these reasons, AMOLED is commonly used in portable devices such as tablets and smartphones. In a Super AMOLED display, the layer that detects touch inputs, known as the digitizer, is integrated directly into the display rather than being laid over it.
What are some features of Android 4.4.2?The operating system comes preloaded with these apps:
- Google Play.
- Gmail.
- YouTube.
- Smart Remote.
- S Suggest, S Voice, and S Translator.
In addition, the operating system for your unlocked tablet features voice commands, Emoji and Chromecast support, faster multitasking, and an upgraded caller ID system. You can also print photos, documents, and web pages from your tablet to any printer connected with Google Cloud Print. If you ever want to update the operating system to a later version, then you can download Android 6.0.1.
What is an unlocked tablet?Unlocked means that your Galaxy device is not restricted to any specific cellular carrier. You do not need an unlock code to use it. As long as you have the right SIM card, you can use a number of carriers. However, you need to check whether your tablet model is compatible with the carrier you plan to connect with. Different carriers may use a CMDA (Code Division Multiple Access), GSM (Global System for Mobiles) or LTE (Long Term Evolution) network. The Galaxy Tab S is compatible with various 3G and 4G LTE networks. LTE expands the amount of data bandwidth that can be transmitted through a wireless network.
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