The update was revealed in leaked documents that show, along with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, that the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be getting HID Bluetooth functionality.
New Gingerbread features include download management, better on-screen keyboard with multi-touch/auto-correction, improved cut/paste, icons, app groups, updated calendar options, security features, camera improvements, and improved email synching (read top Gingerbread tips).
Samsung Galaxy Tab owners will get a notification or can check from Menu > Settings > About My Galaxy Tab > Systems Updates > Update Android.
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