Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Full Review of the 2012 model – Part 3

Software Features

The new Tab 2 10.1 comes equipped with Google’s latest iteration of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3. It is one of the upgrades in the device. Furthermore, Samsung has included the latest version of its own custom user interface called Touch Wiz. The UI comes with a slew of apps like Music Hub, Media Hub, and Game Hub, a built-in screenshot app, and the Mini Apps tray located on the bottom of the screen.

Tapping on the tray launches to the quick-launch menu that sports calculator, notes, calendar, music player, and clock. However, the most important among them is the task manager. Given the dual-core nature of the processor in the device, graphics-intensive applications are prone to go numb and irresponsive. That is where the task manager comes handy to close the malfunctioning applications.

The IR Blaster at the top edge of the device is backed by Peel’s Smart Remote app, that essentially turns the device into a remote control for televisions. Note that the app only works on latest LCD televisions and not old CRT sets.

On the first launch of the device, it asks for an initial registration. The user has to input the TV manufacturer’s name, the make model of the set and the satellite/cable provider’s information. The app starts after the installation of this information and connects to the television set via IR. However, the synchronization leaves something to desire. The app only shows the information that is available on the cable/satellite provider’s website or other programming source. Sometimes the channel is not available although the app says a show is on air and sometimes there is some other program running on the same channel.

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