Samsung is currently ahead of any Android OEM in terms of software support. The company has been rolling out the stable Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for eligible devices since November. The latest products to receive the new software are Galaxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.

According to SamMobile, Samsung has started pushing Android 12 update for the Galaxy Tab S6 and the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. The former gets it in Germany, whereas the latter receives it in France.

For the vanilla model, the update arrives with firmware version T865XXU5DVC3 and February 2022 security patches. On the other hand, the lite model is being treated with March 2022 security patches bearing firmware version P615XXU4EVC5.

Though One UI 4.1 is out, the Android 12 update for these tablets brings One UI 4.0. They may get access to the new version of One UI later.

Users in the aforementioned regions can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check their unit has got the update. Anyway, the update should not be out for everyone as it is rolled out in batches.

We expect Samsung to extend the availability of Android 12 for the Galaxy Tab S6 and the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite to more markets in the coming days.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S6 as its flagship tablet of the year 2019. The product debuted with One UI 1.x based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated up to Android 10-based One UI 2.5. Now, one and a half years later after its release, the premium tablet is receiving its second major update in the form of One UI 3.1 based on Android 11.

Samsung started rolling out the One UI 3.0 (Android 11) stable update for the eligible devices from December 2020. A little over a month later, the company began to seed the One UI 3.1 update to the devices that had received the previous update.

For those unaware, One UI 3.1 is an incremental update to One UI 3.0 with some additional features that debuted on the Galaxy S21 series.

As for the Galaxy Tab S6, it has started getting a direct update to the latest One UI 3.1 from One UI 2.5, as per AllAboutSamsung. In fact, this tablet was supposed to receive the vanilla One UI 3.0 two months later. Anyway, we aren’t surprised since Samsung has been delivering Android 11 update to eligible smartphones and tablets ahead of schedule since the rollout began.

That said, the Galaxy Tab S6 One UI 3.1 update is currently only available for the LTE variant. The OTA update is being pushed for users in Germany with firmware version T865XXU4CUB7. 

Apart from bringing Android 11 and new features, the latest system update for this 2019 Samsung flagship tablet bumps up the security patch level to March 2021. Last but not least, the update weighs 2267.69MB in size.

We expect the South Korean tech giant to soon extend the availability of this update to more regions as well as the WiFi-only variant of this tablet in the coming days.

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If you are on the search for a tablet and don’t want to pick up an iPad, the flagship Galaxy Tab S6 from last year may be a great device to pick up now. The Snapdragon 855-powered tablet that launched for $650 is now selling for half the price.

If you head to the Samsung US website, the 128GB Wi-Fi version of the tablet can be purchased for just $330. You can also get a $24 education discount that brings the price down to $295.99. If you want more storage, the 256GB version is $369.99.

The Galaxy Tab S6 has a 10.5-inch 1600 x 2560 (QHD+) Super AMOLED display. The Snapdragon 855 chipset is paired with 6GB of RAM for the 128GB version and 8GB of RAM for the 256GB version. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, dual 13MP + 5MP rear cameras, an 8MP selfie camera, and a 7040mAh battery with support for 15W charging.

Samsung ships the tablet with an S Pen stylus that attaches magnetically to the back, so you don’t have to purchase one separately. You also get two months of YouTube premium when you purchase the tablet.

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Various smartphone manufacturers are now working to bring the latest Android 10 update to their devices. Realme has recently confirmed that it will be releasing Android 10 update for its phones from the beginning of 2020. Sony will be rolling out Android 10 for its phones starting from next month. OnePlus has already released the latest Android 10 update for its eligible phones. Xiaomi too has started releasing the new version of Android for its phones. Now Samsung Israel has confirmed the Android 10 roadmap for its smartphones through the Samsung Members app.

Samsung will be releasing One UI 2.0 based Android 10 OS update for its devices. The rollout will start from early 2020. The Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy A30 are scheduled to get the Android 10 update in January. The Galaxy A80 will get the update in March. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ is slated to receive the latest edition of Android in April.

Some of the other devices that will be treated with Android 10 update in April include Galaxy A50, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A9 (2018), Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy Tab S6 tablet. In May, the Android 10 update will be released for Galaxy A10, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A30s. The Galaxy J6 and Galaxy A20s will be getting the upgrade in June. The Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J8 and Galaxy Tab S5e users in Israel will be provided with the update in July.  In August, the Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) will be updated to Android 10.  The users of the Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab A 10.5 will have to wait until September to get the next Android update.

Since the information has been released by Samsung Israel, its Android 10 roadmap may not align with markets such as the U.S. and the U.K. In October, Google released a list of manufacturers that included brands like ASUS, LG, Motorola, OPPO, Realme, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Transsion and Vivo that have committed towards releasing Android 10 upgrade for their devices by the end of 2020. Hence, it is possible official information on Samsung Galaxy Android 10 roadmap for other markets will appear in the coming weeks.

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In the month of July, Samsung launched its latest flagship grade tablet in the U.S which is called the Galaxy Tab S6. Four months after its debut, the tablet has now been launched in China. The key highlighting features of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 include the Snapdragon 855 processor, Full HD+ Super AMOLED display and an all new S-Pen that support air gestures.

As observed with its U.S launch, the tablet is offered in three colour options which include Grey, Blue and Pink. It is offered two storage variants for which the price are as follows:

• 6 GB + 128 GB: 5299 Yuan ($ 750)
• 8 GB + 256 GB: 5999 Yuan ($ 850)

The user’s willing to buy keyboard accessory for the Galaxy Tab S6 can get it for Yuan 700, which naturally is compatible with both storage variants. To entice customers, Samsung is giving away a free pair of Galaxy Buds Bluetooth earphones along with every purchase of the tablet. The device is available for purchase both via online and offline channels in the country which includes traditional brick and mortar stores and Samsung’s e-shop.

To recall the specifications fo the Galaxy Tab S6 are listed below:

• 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 (16:10) sAMOLED display.
• Snapdragon 855 processor.
• 6GB RAM + 128GB storage or 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
• MicroSD card slot (1TB Max).
• 13MP f/2.0 wide-angle primary camera with Live Focus + 5MP f/2.2 123° ultra-wide secondary camera.
• 8MP F/2.0 front-facing camera with Live Focus.
• Optical in-display fingerprint scanner and face recognition.
• Single SIM (nano)
• Bluetooth S Pen with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and support for Air Actions (hand gestures to control video playback, presentations and more without touching the tablet).
• AKG-tuned quad speakers.
• 7040mAh battery with support for fast charging via USB-C. Also charges via the popo charging dock which is sold separately. USB-C port also supports HDMI out.
• Bixby, Samsung DeX, BookCover Keyboard (sold separately) with a trackpad and a dedicated DeX key.
• Android 9 Pie.

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While Samsung has already launched a number of 5G compatible smartphones(1, 2, 3), it is yet to unveil a tablet that supports the next generation of mobile telecommunication. However, the statement might not stay true for long as the previously launched Galaxy Tab S6 is about to get a 5G variant, suggests Bluetooth SIG certification.

The said listing was last updated on the 19th of September and it clearly mentions two variants of the high-end tablet, one with a 5G suffix and one without. For readers who are unaware, it is mandatory for device manufacturers to get their upcoming products certified with regulators like Bluetooth SIG to be able to sell them in certain markets.

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Besides, OEMs usually tend to delay such certifications as much as possible to keep the devices hidden from the general public. Therefore, we believe the launch of the Galaxy Tab S6 5G is about to happen and will most likely to take place before the year 2019 ends. Noteworthy, the tablet is expected to first launch in its country of origin which is South Korea as it currently has the highest penetration of 5G network.

Unfortunately, the listing does not reveal any features of the upcoming tablet from Samsung. However, as observed with the 5G variants fo the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10, the 5G variant of the Galaxy Tab S6 is assumed to have on par or better specifications than the original device.

For reference, the specs of the Galaxy Tab S6 are as follows:

• Display: 10.5 inch Super AMOLED, 257 PPI
• Chipset: Snapdragon 855, Octa Core CPU, Adreno 640 GPU, 7 nm
• Battery: 7,040 mAh, 15 W fast charging
• Front Camera: 13 MP + 5 MP
• Rear Camera: 8 MP
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, GPS, USB Type C port
• RAM + ROM: 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB

Based upon our insights, no other OEM is gearing for the launch of 5G compatible tablet, henceforth, the Galaxy Tab S6 5G will be crowned the world’s first 5G tablet.

In order to obtain precise details about it price, specs and availability, we will have to wait until its official launch which as previously mentioned is expected to happen soon.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is the most powerful Android tablet you can buy right now. It comes with a bunch of features including dual rear cameras and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The latter is actually a first for any tablet but that is not the only first, the Galaxy Tab S6 boasts.

Promotional materials by Samsung China says the Tab S6 is also the first tablet to support HDR10+. HDR10+ is actually a format created by Samsung to take on Dolby vision.

It is an improvement over HDR10 which uses static metadata. What this means is that the range of brightness for video content (film or TV show) is already set at the beginning, so it doesn’t change. However, for HDR10+ which uses dynamic metadata just like Dolby Vision, the brightness range can be adjusted frame by frame. The advantage this brings is more details, better brightness, better color accuracy, and better contrast.

So if you are streaming HDR10+ content from the Galaxy Tab S6 such as the upcoming second season of Jack Ryan, it should look much better than when you watch it on a device that only supports HDR10.

The Galaxy Tab S6 has a 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is also an 8GB RAM + 256GB version. The tablet has a 13MP primary rear camera and a 5MP ultrawide angle camera. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor. There are four AKG-tuned speakers so you get impressive audio quality alongside your already super clear film or TV show.

The Galaxy Tab S6 is not only an entertainment device but also a work device. There is the famous S Pen which now boasts new features. You also have Samsung DeX for a desktop-like environment and you can purchase the BookCover Keyboard to transform it into a 2-in-1. Other features include Android 9 Pie, Bixby Assistant, MicroSD card slot, Face Unlock, and a 7040mAh battery. The Galaxy Tab S6 starts at $649.

(Via)

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As promised, Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab S6. The launch was a silent one that was done on the official website. The new flagship tablet has a sleek new design, dual rear cameras, and a new S Pen. It is also the first tablet in the world to have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Design

The Galaxy Tab S6 is thinner when compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S4. It measures just 5.7mm, 0.2mm thicker than the Galaxy Tab S5e which is Samsung’s thinnest tablet. The slimmer body has resulted in a smaller battery. But even with a 7040mAh battery, Samsung says you should get 15 hours of video playback. That is more than enough for you to binge-watch the latest season of La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) and still have enough battery life to get some work done. The Galaxy Tab S6 is also light at 420 grams.

The Galaxy Tab S6 sports dual rear-cameras, a first for the series. There are also visible antenna lines on the back which actually give it a nice look. The tablet comes in three gorgeous colors – Cloud Blue, Rose Blush, and Mountain Gray with a matching S pen. Talking about the S Pen, it connects via Bluetooth and attaches magnetically to a groove on the back where it also charges.

Specs

• 10.5-inch 2560 x 1600 (16:10) sAMOLED display.
• Snapdragon 855 processor.
• 6GB RAM + 128GB storage or 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
• MicroSD card slot (1TB Max).
• 13MP f/2.0 wide-angle primary camera with Live Focus + 5MP f/2.2 123° ultra-wide secondary camera.
• 8MP F/2.0 front-facing camera with Live Focus.
• Optical in-display fingerprint scanner and face recognition.
• Single SIM (nano)
• Bluetooth S Pen with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and support for Air Actions (hand gestures to control video playback, presentations and more without touching the tablet).
• AKG-tuned quad speakers.
• 7040mAh battery with support for fast charging via USB-C. Also charges via the popo charging dock which is sold separately. USB-C port also supports HDMI out.
• Bixby, Samsung DeX, BookCover Keyboard (sold separately) with a trackpad and a dedicated DeX key.
• Android 9 Pie.

Price and Availability

The Galaxy Tab S6 is priced at $649 for the 128GB version and $729 for the 256GB version. Samsung says it will be available online and in stores in late August in select markets. Owners will get 4 free months of YouTube Premium and 3 free months of Spotify Premium.

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Samsung will announce the Galaxy Tab S6 later today but hours before the unveiling, a leak has surfaced which confirms a key detail about the tablet.

The Galaxy Tab S6 will not only be the first Samsung tablet with dual rear cameras but will also be the world’s first tablet with an in-display fingerprint scanner. An image of the tablet shared on Twitter by Evan Blass is the source of this info.

There had actually been reports that the Galaxy Tab S6 will be the first tablet with a fingerprint scanner under its display just like a lot of phones have these days. However, none of the leaked press renders confirmed that the device actually has it.

The Galaxy Tab S6′ predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S4, doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner but an Iris Scanner, while the Galaxy Tab S5e has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The confirmation of an in-display fingerprint scanner should be good news for owners of the Galaxy Tab S3 who didn’t upgrade last year. The Tab S3 has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner that sits below the display under the physical home button. So switching to the Galaxy Tab S6 should be easy since the in-display fingerprint scanner is technically front-mounted.

The Galaxy Tab S6 will be powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. It will have a 10.5-inch AMOLED display, an 8MP front-facing camera, a 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera combo, and a 7040mAh battery with support for fast charging. The Galaxy Tab S6 will have a Bluetooth S Pen that attaches to the back of the device. There will also be connector pins at the bottom of the device for connecting it to a keyboard.

(Source)

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Last year, Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S4 ahead of the Galaxy Note9 Unpacked event. This year will also follow the same pattern as Samsung has revealed the launch dates for the Galaxy Tab S6 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2, and they are different from that of the Galaxy Note10.

Both products will launch before the Galaxy Note10 unpacked event but on separate dates. The launch date for the Galaxy Tab S6 is tomorrow, 31st of July while the launch date for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is the 5th of August. The Galaxy Note10 launches on August 7 in New York.

Samsung also released a teaser video for both the Tab S6 and the Watch Active 2. An official press release reveals that both products will be unveiled on the official Galaxy website on both days.

The Galaxy Tab S6 will come with a Snapdragon 855 processor, a new stylus that attaches to the back of the tablet, and will also be Samsung’s first tablet with dual rear cameras. Unfortunately, there won’t be an LED flash on the back, which means you won’t be able to use it to take pictures in the dark.

The Watch Active 2 will have a touch-sensitive bezel that you will be able to use to control the device. It will also connect via Bluetooth 5.0 which has a longer range and faster speed.

(Sources: 1, 2 | Via)

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Recent reports have revealed plenty of information on the upcoming Galaxy Tab S6 flagship tablet from Samsung. The South Korean company will be launching the Galaxy Note 10 series on Aug. 7. Probably, the Tab S6 device may go official at the same event. The leaked renders of the tablet have revealed the entire design of the tablet. A fresh leak by Ishan Agarwal has revealed the key specifications of the device.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Specifications

The Galaxy Tab S6 measures 244.5 x 159.5 x 5.7mm and it weighs 420 grams. The tablet is expected to come with an AMOLED display that supports 2560 x 1600 pixels. It is speculated that it could be 10.5-inch panel that will come embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Galaxy Tab S6 will be the first tablet to be fueled by the Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The SoC will be assisted by up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB onboard storage. The expected variants of the tablet are 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It will also feature an expandable storage that will support up to 512 GB microSD card.

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The front side of the Galaxy Tab S6 has an f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel snapper. The rear shell of the tablet is fitted with a dual camera setup that includes a primary lens of 13-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture and a 5-megapixel lens with f/2.2 aperture.

The device will be powered by a 7,040mAh battery. It will come with support for fast charging. There is a groove present on the backside of the device where the S-Pen can sit flush on its rear. The Air Gesture (aka Air Mouse) of S-Pen will allow users to control the tablet with touching on the display.

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According to the leakster, the Tab S6 S-Pen can last for nearly 6 hours on a single charge. However, with Air Mouse features activated, it can only last for 30 minutes. The tablet will also come equipped with face recognition feature. It will come equipped with AKG tuned quad speakers and it will carry support for Samsung DeX for full-blown desktop experience by connecting it to a larger monitor. Samsung’s Bixby Assistant will be also there on the device. The Galaxy Tab S6 may come in colors like Mountain Grey, Rose Gold and Blue.

(source 1, 2)

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The rumor mill has been speculating that Samsung will be announcing a flagship tablet soon. Recent reports had claimed that it could be arriving as the Galaxy Tab S5 since the predecessor model carried Galaxy Tab S4 moniker. However, fresh leaks reveal that the upcoming flagship tablet from Samsung will be releasing as Galaxy Tab S6. Sammobile had recently shared some leaked images of the Tab S6. Today, another publication has leaked the key specifications of the tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Specifications (Rumored)

According to 91mobiles, the upcoming Galaxy Tab S6 is rumored to debut as the world’s first tablet featuring an in-display fingerprint reader. Also, it will be the first tablet ever to feature the Snapdragon 855. The leaked images of the tablet show that it will be arriving with a dual camera setup on its rear. It will include a primary sensor of 13-megapixel and a secondary ultrawide lens of 5-megapixel. For capturing selfies, it will be featuring an 8-megapixel front camera.

The leak has no information on the amount of RAM that will be present on the device. The device will release in 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions, claims the publication. The predecessor model featured 6 GB of RAM. Hence, the Tab S6 could be in 6 GB RAM version and there could be an 8 GB RAM edition too. The exact size of the tablet’s battery is not known, but what’s known is that it can last for up to 15 hours by charging once.

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The display size of the Galaxy Tab S6 was not revealed in this leak. However, it goes without saying that it will come with Super AMOLED display that could be surrounded by slim bezels. Quad speakers tuned by AKG will be also available on the Galaxy Tab S6.

With optional keyboard accessory, the Tab S6 can be also used like a laptop. The support for Samsung DeX will make it possible to take advantage of full-fledged desktop experience by connecting the tablet to a larger display. The tablet will also carry support for S Pen and it will be also equipped with built-in Bixby voice assistant. The continuity feature through which users can continue tasks like call and messaging on the tablet that were first started on the phone will be also available on Samsung’s upcoming flagship slate.

Samsung is yet to confirm the launch date of Galaxy Tab S6. The company will be debuting the Galaxy Note 10 series on Aug. 7. Rumors have it that the Tab S6 may go official around the same time. There will be LTE and Wi-Fi editions of the tablet. It may come in three color editions like Blue, Grey and Brown.

(source 1, 2)

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