The next-generation Samsung Galaxy Tab S series of tablets could debut as soon as next month, if a new report turns out to be accurate.
Samsung raised the bar for its tablet lineup last year, when it launched its new Galaxy Tab S series consisting of an 8.4-inch tablet and a 10.5-inch slate (pictured above). The company equipped its Galaxy Tab S slates with the best display it ever used on a tablet, as well as popular software features such as Ultra Power Saving Mode, borrowed from the then-flagship Galaxy S5.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablets were widely seen as direct competitors to Apple's iPad, as they offered powerful specs in a thin and light design. If a new report turns out to be accurate, Samsung is now gearing up to expand its Galaxy Tab S lineup with a new generation of high-end tablets.
Rumors of a new-generation Samsung Galaxy Tab S series have been making rounds recently, and now SamMobile claims to have more information in this regards, including a purported launch timeframe.
According to SamMobile, Samsung will take the wraps off its new Galaxy Tab S2 lineup as soon as June, unveiling four models.
"According to the latest information, there will be four variants of the upcoming high-end tablet - Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + LTE variants of the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 and the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 - and all of them will be announced in June, just like the original Galaxy Tab S. These new tablets will be released worldwide, including the US, Canada, European markets, China, Latin America, Hong Kong, Korea, and India," the publication reveals in its exclusive new report.
Previous rumors, meanwhile, have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 lineup will feature a 64-bit Exynos processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage capacity, microSD support for additional memory, and a potentially thinner design with a metal frame.
It remains unclear for now whether the slates will also support wireless charging, or some other neat features found on the new-generation Galaxy S6 flagship. With no official word from Samsung, it's all in the rumor state and should be treated accordingly. As always with leaks, rumors, and reports, take everything with a grain of salt until formal confirmation.
