It consists of three main sections: Support, Discover and Promotions. The Galaxy Tab S2 has a new Connect app, which is a hodgepodge of content. I found the functionality a lot better than on last year's model and, after saving all four of my thumb and index fingerprints, it became easier to use than the usual swipe to unlock function. The fingerprint scanner on this model works a bit differently instead of swiping your finger down the home button, you simply place it on top of it.
#Samsung galaxy tab s2 free#
If you're into writing as much as you like reading, Samsung also throws in free downloads of the Hancom Office apps.įrom left to right: multi-window function and home page of the Connect app Screenshot by Xiomara Blanco/CNETĪlso like last year's model, the Galaxy Tab S2 has multiwindow functions and fingerprint scanner. There's also a 3-month subscription to Scribd subscription, which is like Netflix for books, and free premium content on Stitchr, a podcast app. Included with your purchase of the Galaxy Tab S2 are free six-month subscriptions to The Economist and The Guardian publications, as well as one for Pocket, an app that saves content for reading later. Like the Tab S, the new model packs a bunch of free goodies straight from Samsung and most of them lend themselves to the new reading-friendly screen size. Considering there's already an app that closely resembles the reading-aggregator function, this isn't a big loss. There aren't any dramatic changes to the UI, but the Flipboard-esque Magazine feature that premiered on last year's Tab S is notably absent. If you've used a Samsung tablet or phone before, it'll look familiar.
#Samsung galaxy tab s2 android#
The Galaxy Tab S2 runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 with Samsung's TouchWiz overlay. You get a few free apps and magazine subscriptions with the purchase of the tablet. However, compared to its 8-inch sibling, the 9.7-inch S2 is a bit clunkier and for smaller hands, not as easy to wield. Despite its other great attributes, I'd have to say that its minimal design, aesthetically and physically, is my favorite thing about the Samsung tablet.
It's easier on your hands and wrists, and no sweat to carry around everywhere. If I were to use the Galaxy Tab S2 every day during a commute or every night while reading before bed, I'd definitely pick the lightweight nature of the plastic construction over the finesse of an aluminum design. Since it's made of plastic, similar to the Sony Xperia Z4, it lacks the high-end aesthetic that aluminum-backed models have - like the Dell and Apple tablets - but it's the main reason why it's a featherweight. Everything from gaming to reading felt pleasant and my hands or wrists never tired when holding it for a long time. Josh Miller/CNETĪside from its convenient portability, it's very comfortable to use. The 9.7-inch model is one of the thinnest large tablets around. On the bottom edge you'll find two speakers with a headphone jack and Micro-USB port in-between them. A thick needle or paper clip should do the trick. To insert a microSD card, you must use a small pointy object to eject the tray. The right side of the tablet houses the power button, volume rocker and microSD card slot. It might feel less refined to those who prefer the aluminum builds of the iPad Air 2 or Dell Ve, but it's heaps better than last year's plastic faux-leather texture with fake stitching accents.
The sleek design is paired with a premium look and feel.
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