Samsung Electronics., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the latest addition to its GALAXY smartphone series – the Samsung GALAXY Grand smartphone powered by Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. An ideal smartphone for users with fast-paced mobile lifestyles, the GALAXY Grand is dual SIM compatible and boasts a 1.2GHz dual core processor offering consumers both the flexibility and power they demand to keep them connected, engaged and entertained. “The GALAXY Grand with its dual SIM feature has been designed for tech enthusiasts and business professionals to help manage their work and personal lives; satisfying their sophisticated tastes, enthusiasm for technology and heavy multi-media usage,” said Mr. Young Woo Jun, Director, Telecommunications Group, Samsung Gulf Electronics. “Its 5.0” expansive display provides a perfect viewing experience while its powerful 1.2GHz dual core processor and multi-task features enable users to run multiple applications and manage tasks quickly and efficiently. The GALAXY Grand is the answer to the growing consumer preference in the region for larger screen devices that also give great multi-media experiences and superior performance.” The GALAXY Grand is packed full of featuresincluding a vivid 5.0” TFT LCD display, dual SIM card capability, Multi-Window, All Share Play, S Voice,  an 8MP Camera with full HD video recording, a powerful 1.2GHz dual core processor and a 2,100mAH robust battery delivering exceptional long call andplayback performance. Dual SIM Flexibility: TheGALAXY Grand’s innovative dual SIMfeature provides total communication flexibility, allowing users to manage two phone numbers from a single phone. Consumers can receive calls on one SIM number while making a call from the other, ensuring efficient management of personal and work commitments for professionals on-the-go. Perfect viewing experience: Its vivid 5.0” display provides an expansive viewing experience, presenting messages, multi-media and web content in brilliant color and clarity. The GALAXY Grand showcases a beautiful deluxe display on a slim and fully loaded smartphone, offering users a fully immersive viewing experience and crisp visuals to enjoy videos, browse the internet and play games. Simple and Convenient: Consumers can also enjoy seamless multi-tasking with the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously without having to switch screens, using Samsung’s Multi-Window feature. The GALAXY Grand makes life easier for its user allowing quick access to favorite contacts, settings and apps instantly with Samsung’s Easy Mode. Direct Call enables users to automatically dial a contact by raising the device up to the ear and can also trigger status updates with a simple shake of the device. Smart Alert shows missed events such as missed calls and new messages by simply picking up the smartphone, while Popup video lets users watch videos in a pop-up window anywhere on the screen at the same time as running other tasks. The smartphone also includes the classic GALAXY series features such as S Voice control and All Share Play for sharing content across other Samsung devices using a single account. Powerful performance: The smartphone is outfitted with an impressive 1.2GHz dual core processor for top performance, supporting faster connectivity and web browsing, a smooth multi-tasking experience and superior graphics for some of the most demanding apps and games. The GALAXY Grand sports a powerful 8MP Camera with Flash, Full HD video recording and zero shutter-lag, including a backside illumination sensor to ensure clear shots even in the darkest of conditions. Its robust 2,100mAH battery ensures prolonged usage allowing for longer enjoyment of multi-media playback and long call time. The Samsung GALAXY Grand is now available in major retail outlets across the UAE for AED 1,499 for the 8GB version. Albawaba Business