Samsung has unveiled its new range of flagship tablets – minus the regular model – but there’s one key feature that caught my attention.
Understandably, there has been a lot of focus on Galaxy AI and what Samsung’s artificial intelligence can do on the Galaxy Tab S10 series.
But it’s another software feature that’s perhaps even more impressive. For the first time, Samsung is offering both major OS and security updates for the Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra in seven years.
It means that both tablets should get a potential Android 21 and be safe to use until 2031. It’s a big upgrade compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 series, which offers four major OS upgrades and five years of security patches.
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In fact, it’s better than any tablet you can buy right now. Even the iPad, known for its long software support, is typically discontinued by Apple about five to six years after launch. Using your tablet after this date will not fix bugs and leave it vulnerable to malware and other viruses.
Understandably, many people have questioned the need for such long software support on a phone that many people upgrade every few years. But on a tablet it makes much more sense.
In addition, the high-quality hardware on these tablets ensures that you will enjoy them for years to come. Both devices use the impressively capable MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, which powers high-quality 120Hz AMOLED displays (12.4 inches on Tab S10+, 14.6 inches on Tab S10 Ultra).
Elsewhere you also get big batteries (10,090mAh on S10+, 11,200mAh on S10 Ultra), quad stereo speakers, three capable cameras and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Add to this the range of compatible accessories, including the S Pen stylus and dedicated keyboard accessories, and the appeal of the Tab S10 series is there for all to see.
However, the Galaxy Tab S10 series is not cheap. The Tab S10+ starts at €999, while you pay at least €1,099 for the Tab S10 Ultra. That’s before you add any of these optional accessories. Both will be available from October 3.