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Android 12 and One UI 4 are coming to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and S6 Lite
Guess you can put off upgrading to a new tablet for another year
Tablets might be Google's newest passion project, but it's Samsung that has kept the dream of Android-powered slates alive over the last half-decade. While the Galaxy Tab S8 series is the newest and hottest on the block right now, the Tab S6 and S6 Lite are still great tablets in their own right. If you're the proud owner of Samsung's 2019 flagship slate — it's 2020 younger brother — you're finally getting access to the latest software with a new update.
Samsung's got no more security updates planned for the Galaxy Note8
And there's new update schedules for some Galaxy A, M, and Tab models
The Samsung Galaxy Note8 had an excellent run. After the colossal exploding battery disaster that the Note7 represented in 2016, Samsung was looking for something that was good enough to not only clean up the Note brand but also become a sales success — and Samsung delivered. But all good things must come to an end, and for the Galaxy Note8, that time has come. It has officially reached end of life.
Samsung's August 2021 update arrives for the Galaxy S10 series and the Galaxy S20 on T-Mobile
Just in time for September's update
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Every month Samsung continues to impress with its commitment to timely security updates. Right now, the August 2021 security patch is rolling out to a number of high-profile Galaxy phones in the US, less than a week behind international models.So far the update is available for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra on all three major carriers, as well as the unlocked S20 and Note20 series and several A-series phones. It contains the usual bug fixes and security improvements. We'll keep this post updated as other phones receive the August patch.
Samsung's Galaxy A51 is receiving the August 2021 security patch internationally
It's also available for the Tab A7 LTE and several A series phones
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Samsung's One UI 3.1 update reaches the Galaxy A50 and A51 in the US — here's the complete list of devices
The update is also hitting the Sprint Tab S6 and several budget phones
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One UI 3.1 has been rolling out to older Galaxy devices quickly in the last few months. Despite only being an incremental upgrade over 3.0, it carries over several useful features from the Galaxy S21 to its older siblings. Over the last few weeks, One UI 3.1 has arrived for several mid-range devices and some T-Mobile variants.
Samsung's May 2021 security patch comes to more phones on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon — here's the complete list
Now arriving for the Galaxy S9 on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
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Samsung was ahead of the curve again this month when it released the May 2021 security patch for the international Galaxy S21 before anyone else. That continues now as several devices on T-Mobile receive the same update, even as the June security patch arrives for several devices.
Samsung's May 2021 update arrives for the Galaxy Tab S6, Note8, and more — here's the full list
Bringing improved Quick Share to more flagships
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Samsung has been trying to improve its image in software lately, especially when it comes to security updates for Android devices. What better way than to release an update several days early? That's the case with the May security update, which is already rolling out to several devices, with new features coming to select flagships.
The March security patch is arriving for more Samsung devices in the US — here is the list so far
The unlocked Note20 and several T-Mobile devices are the latest to receive the update
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Samsung started updating some of its international devices to the March security patch last week, and now distribution is reaching unlocked devices in the US. As well as improvements to security, the update includes One UI 3.1, bringing with it a plethora of new features from the Galaxy S21 series to older phones.
Out with the old, in with the new: LineageOS cut support for Android 9 Pie earlier this year, and to make up for the loss, the open-source project has just released version 18.1 based on Android 11. It comes with official support for about 60 phones and tablets.
Samsung December patch now reaching Tab S6, Tab S4, and S8 Active
Our continuously updated roundup of all Samsung phones getting the December patch in the US
A bunch of Galaxy phone users got a bit of a head start on the December 2020 security patch when Samsung released the update two weeks ahead of schedule. While that update was meant for some international beta users testing out One UI 3.0, Samsung kick-started the stable rollout of the latest patch in the US at the beginning of the month. The first device to get bumped to the December 2020 level was Verizon’s Galaxy S20 FE, most recently followed by the Tab S6, Tab S4, and the S8 Active.
Searching for a premium Android tablet that won't break the bank? Samsung's really the only place you'll find them, but because they hold value so well between generations, you can still enjoy a Galaxy Tab S6 with 256GB of storage for just $430!
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 keyboard cover is just $72 right now ($108 off)
You're basically getting each key for a mere penny apiece!
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 has been around long enough for plenty of consumers to have picked up, and now Verizon is offering a major deal on the tablet's keyboard cover accessory, marking it down to just $72 — a savings of $107.99 off the list price.
Samsung's timeline for international One UI 3.0 updates gets rolling with the Galaxy S20
Here's when you can expect the update to enter your Galaxy
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December 2020
The Verizon Galaxy Z Fold2 receives Samsung’s November security patch
Here's our continuously updated Samsung security patch roundup
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The November security patch is slowly coming to more carrier-locked Samsung phones while handsets around the world have already started getting the update in October. This time around, the Verizon Galaxy Note20 series and the AT&T Galaxy Fold were the first carrier-locked devices in line to receive the patch, most recently followed by the Verizon Galaxy Z Fold2.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 drops to $500 ($150 off) at multiple stores
You can also double the storage for $50 more
Samsung just released the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+, but last year's Tab S6 is still one of the best Android tablets around, thanks to its high-quality AMOLED screen and flagship-class Snapdragon chipset. It seems like Samsung is looking to clear out old inventory, as the Tab S6 has dropped to $499.99 at multiple stores.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 picks up some Tab S7 goodies with One UI 2.5
The update is rolling out first to those in Germany
Samsung’s been busy pushing the latest edition of One UI to its entire fleet of flagship phones, even covering the Note10 and the S10 from last year. Between all that, the company hasn’t forgotten its tablet range, which has also started getting some similar treatment. The Galaxy Tab S6, Samsung’s 2019 flagship slate, is picking up One UI 2.5 with a bunch of new features, including a couple from the recent Tab S7.
Galaxy Tab S6 now receiving Android 10 update, including T-Mobile model
Jumping directly to One UI 2.1
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Samsung’s recent efforts to proactively release Android 10 to its flagship handsets left us impressed, considering the Korean brand was notorious for its protracted release schedules not too long ago. So far, at least, it's stuck to the Android 10 rollout roadmap that the company disclosed in late November. After updating many of its recent smartphones, Samsung is now also attending to its tablet range, starting with the 2019 flagship. A number of user reports from Germany have surfaced, revealing that the Galaxy Tab S6 is receiving the Android 10 update, in line with its scheduled April release.
There's no denying that Apple's iPad generally provides a better tablet experience than Android tablets, since most iOS apps are actually designed for large screens, but there are still plenty of reasons why you might still want to go with an Android device — no dealing with two ecosystems, exclusive software, and so on. Now you can pick up the 256GB version of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S6 for $599.99, a savings of $100 from the usual price.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite pricing and specs leak, could be released on April 2 (Updated)
Said to cost around $400
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Samsung is one of the few big names in Android keeping the drumbeat alive for decently powerful tablets. Its Galaxy Tab S series keeps up specs-wise with many recent phones. But what if you don't need all that power, just a big screen that can play movies beautifully and let you draw on the screen? There's now word of such a device that will apparently act as a follow-up to last summer's Galaxy Tab S6.
It's funny to think that at one point, not too long ago, Samsung was known mainly as one manufacturer among many, trying to break into the smartphone market. Samsung has since become a household name that produces more products than many of us will ever realize. Amazon is now offering savings of 20% or more on select Samsung Chromebooks, tablets, and desktop monitors during its Deal of the Day.There are some truly impressive savings to be found in this latest Deal of the Day, with some items, like the Galaxy Tab and Space monitor, discounted by more than $100. While this may not apply to every product on the list, many of them are currently available at a new all-time low price. As for the sole Chromebook family included in this sale, Samsung's Chromebook 4 and 4+ won't blow anyone away with their specs but could still serve as excellent entry-level machines with an estimated 12.5 hours of battery life.