Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 vs. iPad Air 2: Which tablet is the best?

As Samsung unveiled a teaser at the end of its 2015 IFA press conference, fans were treated to a glimpse of its latest tablet, the Galaxy View, which was earlier touted as the Galaxy Tab S Pro. As a matter of fact, Samsung Electronics is placing so much effort in bringing this newest update to their flagship models.

The first tablet is the larger 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab S2, available for $54 per month (comprising of $24 device cost on Vodafone’s $30 Mobile Broadband plan over 24 months; total min cost $1,296) with 4GB of data to use in Australia. The firmware version for the new Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 update is T337VVRU3BOH2. Both tablets previously ran Android 4.4 KitKat.

Praised for its high performance and sleek design, it naturally boasts Samsung’s bright and vivid Super AMOLED screen technology, features an improved Octa-Core processor and boasts battery life of up to 12 hours, all in a slim 5.6mm chassis.

The question is whether or not Samsung will be able to deliver Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates for any of its smartphones by the end of the year.

AOSP is one of the most popular custom firmwares loved for it is the closest to the stock Android look and feel.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow will be rolled out only to select Android smartphones and tablets.

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop LMY47X.T337VVRU3BOH2 firmware update comes with tons of extra features and improvements over the older Android 4.4.2 OS version. The updated app will also include compatibility with non-Samsung Android devices.

Built-in sensors in the Samsung Galaxy and Gear devices will help track heart rate, steps, walking, running, cycling, hiking, sports, sleep, food, water, caffeine, weight, blood pressure, blood glucose and Sp02 so that users can easily get a comprehensive overview of their health and fitness status.

Australian carriers Telstra and Optus have already confirmed their plans of rolling out Android 5.1.1 Lollipop to their version of the Galaxy Note 4 sometime in October.