For the discerning who know they deserve better

MANILA, Philippines - Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (SEPCO), the leader in Android smartphones, announced that the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100), the first 4G phone to hit the country that is beautifully thin (8.49mm), lightweight and extremely powerful with its 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. 

The Samsung Galaxy S II bears with it the latest Android smartphone OS, Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Complementing this latest operating system is an uber fast 1.2GHz dual core processor, the most vivid and brilliant Super AMOLED Plus screen and the smartest voice solution that enables the user to call, text, e-mail and even surf the Internet hands-free. 

“In 2011, we will take Samsung’s leadership in speed, screen and content to a whole new level,” said Glenn Glinoga, business unit director of SEPCO’s mobile communications business. “With the Galaxy S II, Samsung wants to set the new standard of quality viewing on mobile, powerful performance, and slim and modern design.”  The Galaxy S II is a powerful evolution of Galaxy S as it builds on the phenomenal success of the original Samsung Galaxy S.

“We are proud to unveil the ultimate smartphone,” added Glinoga. “Consumers will no longer have to limit themselves because the Samsung Galaxy S II allows them to design their own smart lives.”

“We’re are very excited and proud to bring in the first 4G Android smartphone in the country that not only pleases the eye but delivers the most delightful smartphone experience,” added Coco Domingo, product marketing head of SEPCO’s mobile communications business.

Stay Entertained And Connected

 Samsung launches its Samsung Hubs, which are integrated mobile applications designed to fit every element of your life in the Galaxy S II.

For starters there is the Social Hub Premium, which is touted as the future of communication. It allows one to talk to whomever they want, in whatever way they want, all from the contact’s list. Imagine, in one look you get your communication history, IM status, and updates from social networking sites all in one go. From here, users can access all types of messages (push e-mail, text, VM and SNS) and respond directly without resorting to individual applications.  

Want a smartphone with your fave books? The Samsung Galaxy S II can do this, too with its Reader’s Hub. Carry an enormous library of books, magazines and newspapers on-the-go. Through strategic partnerships, Samsung Readers Hub provides over 2.2 million books and novels, 2,000 global and local newspapers in 49 languages and 2,300 popular magazines in 22 languages.

Need a stress break? Play a few games on the Galaxy S II Game Hub, which is the easiest way to download and play best-in-class mobile games. It features a 3-axis gyroscopic sensor, which allows the Samsung Galaxy S II to unleash a world of gaming possibilities. Try for free and download premium titles from partners like Gameloft, or enjoy Social Network Games (SNG) powered by Mobage including Ngmoco’s We Rule and We City.

And, if music is your thing, there is the Music Hub. You can make Samsung Galaxy S II a personal music manager and access over 12 million tracks from 7digital. Discover what’s hot from top charts, search for favorite music, get recommendations on albums, enjoy previews and download them directly to your Samsung Galaxy S II.