Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a global mobile phone producer, unveiled its latest generation of tablets, Galaxy Tab 2 series in United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich powered Galaxy Tab 2 series is available in 7-inch and 10.1-inch display.

Light and portable, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is the ideal personal on-the-go device; while the larger Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is well-suited for home and family use. The new generation of devices is the first Samsung tablets to be fitted with the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. It offers users a complete multimedia experience, powerful performance and fun and easy way to communicate with their friends and family.

Mr. Ashraf Fawakherji, General Manager of Telecommunication Group of Samsung Gulf Electronics said, "With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 series, we aim to expand the choice of tablets for our consumers. Our current tablet portfolio includes products with variations in sizes, hardware and features,"

"The Galaxy Tab 2 series is an ideal choice for consumers seeking a tablet that provides a complete multimedia experience whilst ensuring a solid performance in a compact form factor," he added.

Based on the Google's latest Android operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich, the users of the Galaxy Tab 2 series benefit from an enhanced performance for web and apps, upgraded user interface, advanced features and functionality such face recognition and face unlock. In addition, users will gain quick access to Google Mobile Services with direct launch of embedded YouTube, Google Search, Google Talk and other indispensable apps.

Galaxy Tab 2 series features easy access to rich content through the Samsung Hubs Services including the readers, music, game and video Hubs. In addition, users can also access a wide variety of fun and exciting apps on Google's Android Market. Using the Samsung proprietary All-Share Play feature, users can also connect with other multimedia devices to share, download and store content to play it later on DLNA enabled TV.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 series enables fun and easy communication for its users. The devices are packed with value-added features such as voice-call, video-call and Samsung's free multimedia messenger service, ChatOn. Using the Galaxy Tab 2, users can host a group video call with up to 10 people at a time via Google+ Hangouts.

The new generation of tablet, is powered with strong dual core processors that generate top-rate performance and maximum usage across various demanding apps. It offers a smooth multitasking and seamless multimedia experience with faster download speeds and quick web browsing. Guaranteeing maximum portability, the new Galaxy Tab 2 series is thin and light with the 10.1-inch version weighing 588gms and the 7-inch version weighing 345gms. The device is fitted with a microSD card slot to allow users to expand the devices memory up to 32GB.