Samsung Shows Off New Smartphone/Tablet Hybid

Samsung Electronics has shown off a new 6.3-inch tablet/smartphone hybrid -- the Galaxy Mega, the new "phablet" offers a mix of smartphone and tablet features such as  a split screen, multitasking between video and other apps and more.

"We are aware of a great potential in the bigger screen for extensive viewing multimedia, web browsing, and more," said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Business, Samsung Electronics. "We are excited to provide another choice to meet our consumers' varying lifestyles, all while maintaining the high-quality features of the award-winning Galaxy series."

Split screen capability for a variety of applications including email, messages, 'MyFiles,' 'S Memo,' 'S Planner', and more, makes for increased efficiency. With the 'Air View' feature, customers can preview information in emails, photos in Gallery, and speed dial contacts.

The Galaxy Mega is equipped with an enhanced 8 megapixel rear-facing camera with a 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera, along with a variety of camera modes.

The company is also launching a 5.8-inch version of the same device.

Both Galaxy Mega 6.3 and 5.8 run on the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and feature Dual Core Processor, internal storage along with up to 64GB of expandable memory.

Both devices will be available globally beginning May from Europe and Russia.

Finally, the ad agency noted that last month WP8 has grown 5% (from 26% to 31%), but this month the growth has more than doubled. WP8 share increased by 12% (from 31% to 43%).