Samsung will unveil a 4.8-inch Windows Phone 8 device, according to sources familiar with the company's plans. The large screen Windows Phone will be named the ATIV S, as part of a new branding effort by Samsung for its Microsoft-powered hardware. It will include a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED Display, an 8-megapixel rear camera, and 1.9-megapixel forward facing camera.

We're hearing that Samsung may be one of the first, if not the first to announce a Windows Phone 8 device, and may be preparing to launch the device at this year's IFA 2012. We'll be live blogging Samsung's Unpacked event, so stay tuned for a likely launch later today.

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Added on August 30, 2012, 12:17 am

Samsung is preparing to launch a 10.1-inch Windows RT-powered ATIV Tab as part of the company's Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 announcements. Sources familiar with the company's plans have revealed that the ATIV Tab will measure just 8.9mm thick and weigh 570g. It will also feature a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with a 5-megapixel rear camera and 1.9-megapixel forward facing camera.

Designed to launch as part of Samsung's ATIV Microsoft-powered hardware brand, Samsung's ATIV Tab includes a USB and uHDMI port. Office Home and Student 2013 will be packed as part of the Windows RT operating system available on the tablet, which we have previously revealed will be a preview version until Office 2013 is formally launched next year. Our sources believe Samsung may introduce its ATIV Tab at IFA 2012 this week.

This post has been edited by xSean: Aug 30 2012, 01:38 AM

sony did not show wp8 device....i think they die die also don't want support wp8 coz xbox live....but they do show windows 7 device

it look better than s3

i think no quad core this round....all will be dual core...

WP...not WM

ativ s price very attractive...direct d selling around rm1360

although is good phone, i still will buy nokia because of continuous update and apps

that's y don't buy other brand for windows phone....

just get nokia only if u want windows phone....

even galaxy series..they just update once only, want latest update...buy new model....