Jun 4, 2011 08:21 GMT  ·  By

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung is getting ready for putting on shelves its first Android 3.1 Honeycomb-based tablet PC, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, which should arrive on shelves as soon as next week in various markets around the world.

The device, unveiled during the CTIA Wireless 2011 conference a few months ago, was recently rumored to have been delayed to late summer or early fall due to issues with the mobile platform, but it seems that this is not the case.

Apparently, Google themselves confirmed that the mobile device would be launched next week with the Android 3.1 OS on board.

The tablet PC is expected to become available on the market in Europe and the United States, with WiFi connectivity on board.

Samsung is gearing up for the launch of models that would offer support for the airwaves of various wireless operators out there, and Sprint and Verizon were already named as future carriers for it.

At Big Red, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 would arrive with support for the carrier's 4G LTE network, Samsung unveiled only a few days ago.

Initially announced with Android 3.0, the Galaxy Tab is being shipped with Android 3.1 right from the start, offering US customers the possibility to enjoy the latest mobile services Google put in place for Android users.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 would also bring into the mix its large, HD touchscreen display, as well as the fast dual-core application processor that Samsung packed it with.

Tablet PC sports 16GB or 32GB of internal memory, along with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity options, and built-in GPS receiver.

The new device also comes with rear and front-facing cameras, offering support for HD video recording, as well as for video chatting.

Additionally, it offers support for a wide range of Google Mobile Services, including Search, Maps, Gmail, Gtalk, or YouTube, as well as for applications available for download via the Android Market.