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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is Android Police's 2022 tablet of the year
Not too big, not too little — just right
Tablets exist in two different worlds. Budget slates are a great way to browse the web or stream your favorite TV shows, but if you plan on gaming, writing, or doing any actual productivity work, you'll probably want to look elsewhere. Premium tablets serve as the best way to replace your laptop with a slimmer, lighter form factor, and when it comes to this subsection of the market, no one has come close to topping the Galaxy Tab S8+.
This 4-hour $99 with trade-in Galaxy Tab S8+ sale was Samsung's best deal of the whole year
$300 instant rebate + $500 trade-in = the perfect Christmas gift
If you're shopping for a new tablet during the holidays, you have plenty of options in the world of Android. That said, if you're looking to surprise a loved one with one of the best Android tablets around, you really only have one choice: Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 lineup. While the 11" Tab S8 is a great entry-level slate, it's missing out on the AMOLED display that makes Samsung's hardware so special. The Tab S8 Ultra, meanwhile, is a behemoth of a device. Its 15" display is sure to impress, but it might be too big for everyday use.
The best mobile video editing app is coming to Android, with a little help from Samsung
Arriving on the Galaxy Store in the first half of 2022
Today is Samsung day, with tons of announcements covering phones and tablets alike, including the upcoming Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, and S8 Ultra. That's three tablets, and why release a bunch of tablets unless you're going to offer some apps that can take advantage of these large screens? Well, Samsung is no fool, and so the company has announced that the popular iOS multitrack video editor LumaFusion will find its way to the Galaxy Store in the first half of 2022, though the exact timing is still up in the air.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 & S8 Ultra hands-on: Maybe bigger really is better
Honestly, more like Tab S7.5, but that's far from a bad thing
Android tablets never seem to get a lot of respect, between living in the shadow of Apple's dominant iPads and competing with the endless assortment of convertible 2-in-1s running Windows or Chrome OS. And now with the rise of foldables, it feels like these big-screen slates are increasingly an afterthought. But even as interest has waned, Samsung's been stepping up to give tablet diehards some of their best options in years, and the Tab S7 series really set a high bar in 2020. Now it's our chance to see what the next generation can offer, and having spent a little time with the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 models, I think it's safe to say that we're definitely looking at a new high point — albeit one that doesn't stray too far from its roots.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8: Everything we know about Samsung's new tablets
From the notch to the supersized displays
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If you're in the market for a high-end Android tablet, there's really only one company making them: Samsung. The Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ were released in 2020 to high praise, with many users seeing the device as the perfect iPad Pro alternative. While the Galaxy Tab S7 FE wasn't quite as nice, the Tab S8 has been thoroughly leaked throughout much of 2021, hinting that a true successor might not be too far off. Here's everything you need to know about Samsung's next flagship tablet.
After leak upon leak, rumor upon rumor, we finally know when Samsung's next Unpacked event is happening. The Galaxy S22 series and Tab S8 tablets are officially slated for an unveiling in just a couple of weeks.
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 series refuses to stay hidden, makes an early Amazon appearance
Seems like it might be right around the corner
Sometimes, you have to wonder why Samsung even tries to keep its upcoming gadgets a secret. Whether it was the long-delayed Galaxy S21 FE or the barrage of leaked images leading up to last year's Z-series, the company is constantly faced with top-secret renders and specs appearing online way too early. It sure seems like the Galaxy Tab S8 is next in line for an announcement, with Amazon becoming the latest retailer to publish information about an unreleased product.
Whatever you think about Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 series and the Ultra's notch — less intrusive than on those new MacBook Pros, but you definitely know they're there — it seems their physical appearances have been codified with the help of new images surfacing from the FCC.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 renders show off the biggest differences between all three models
The Ultra's looking notch half bad
Although it seemed like the Galaxy Tab S8 series was on track to replace last year's Tab S7 and S7 Plus before 2021 was up, it's evident that's no longer the case. If you've been waiting with bated breath for some new Android slates, they might not be too far off. Some new renders appeared online today for all three tablets, and it might just be enough to tide you over until their eventual announcements.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra reportedly has a huge MacBook-style display notch
To do or notch to do
iPads and even tablets, in general, have turned out to be especially useful devices since the start of the pandemic. Their software and hardware are more suitable than ever for intensive tasks and workflows. Given this, it makes sense for manufacturers to ship even more powerful devices, and Samsung's upcoming Tab S8 Ultra is shaping up to be just one of those.
The market for Android tablets isn't all that strong, but Samsung's Tab series bucks the trend. Last year's Tab S7 delivered an excellent premium experience, while the Tab S7+ took Apple's iPad Pro head-on. If you've been eagerly awaiting successors to both of those tablets, a new leak suggests that this year's lineup might include three new models, each with a bigger display than the last.
Lenovo is an up-and-coming player in the Android world, having taken the Chinese smartphone market by storm in the last couple of years. Now that it owns Motorola, we'll likely be hearing the Lenovo name even more often over here in the US as the company seeks to expand the presence of its Android portfolio across the world.
Some companies like to make a show of their appearances at big tech conferences like IFA. Some of them just like to announce everything all at once, and Lenovo is squarely in the latter category. The company's only Android addition in Berlin is the Tab S8, but thanks to an interesting collection of specs and price tag, it's worth your attention. The 8-inch tablet is a decent mid-range device on paper, but the interesting part is that Lenovo has set the suggested retail price at $199.