A feature no other tablet can match
Samsung has unveiled its new range of flagship tablets – minus the regular model – but there’s one key feature that caught my eye.
Understandably, there’s 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 arguably even more impressive. For the first time, Samsung is offering seven years of both major OS and security updates for the Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra.
It means both tablets should get a potential Android 21 and be safe to use until 2031. It’s a major upgrade compared to the Galaxy Tab S9 series, which offers four major OS upgrades and five years of security patches.
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 around 5-6 years after launch. If you use your tablet after this date, bugs won’t be fixed and it’s vulnerable to malware and other viruses.
Understandably, many people have questioned the need for such long software support on a phone, which many people upgrade every couple of years. But on a tablet, it makes a lot more sense.
What’s more, the premium hardware on these tablets makes it something you’ll be happy using for years to come. Both devices use the impressively capable MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, which powers high-quality 120Hz AMOLED displays (12.4-inch on Tab S10+, 14.6-inch on Tab S10 Ultra).
Elsewhere, you also get large 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.
Throw in 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 doesn’t come cheap. The Tab S10+ starts at £999, while you’ll pay at least £1,099 for the Tab S10 Ultra. That’s before adding any of those optional accessories. Both will be available from 3 October.
