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Samsung Electronics has partnered with Vodafone to launch its Android 2.3-powered Samsung Galaxy S2 smartphone in India. The dual-core smartphone includes access to Samsungs three new content and entertainment hubs, integrated to provide instant access to games, e-reading and social networking services. The smartphone comes equipped with an 8MP camera and camcorder with 1080p full HD recording and playback. With Samsungs patented AllShare technology, customers can capture, create and then share their experiences hassle-free.

According to market requirement, the Samsung Galaxy S2 is able to incorporate near field communication (NFC) technology to support emerging mobile payment service and other services with mobile operators.

Announcing the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S2 model, Ranjit Yadav, country head, Samsung Mobile and IT, stated at a press event in Delhi, "Galaxy S2 is a natural and powerful evolution of Galaxy S. Building on the phenomenal success of the original Samsung Galaxy S, we are proud to unveil the ultimate smartphone. Consumers no longer have to contain themselves – the Samsung Galaxy S2 allows them to design their own smart lives. In 2011, we will take Samsungs leadership in speed, screen and content to a whole new level. With the Galaxy S2, Samsung wants to set new standards of quality viewing and powerful performance on mobiles packed in a slim and modern design."

Incorporating a 1.2GHz dual-core application processor and advanced 4G (HSPA+ 21MBPs) connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S2 deliver multi-tasking, switching between applications instantly; 3D hardware performance makes games and video fast and smooth.

With HSPA+ connectivity, the Galaxy S2 is said to offer rapid mobile download speeds while Bluetooth 3.0+HS and Wi-fi direct considerably reduces data transfer times.

Yadav added, "The Galaxy S2 is priced at Rs 32,890 in the Indian market. We are commencing the online pre-bookings for Galaxy S2 from tomorrow. Consumers can pre-book a Galaxy S2 online for Rs 1,000 and avail of exclusive online offers with the Galaxy S2. We will be making Galaxy S2 exclusively available across the Vodafone channel from 3 June and across the Samsung Smartphone channel from 9 June on a pan-India basis. All consumers buying a Galaxy S2 will get 1GB of 3G data download free per month for a period of six months from Vodafone."

Source: Samsung