Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra quietly bring a notable upgrade: Bluetooth 6.0. Compared with the Bluetooth 5.3/5.4 used in their predecessors, Bluetooth 6.0 adds more precise device ranging through Channel Sounding, potentially enabling centimeter-level accuracy for compatible trackers like the Galaxy SmartTag 3. It also improves Bluetooth efficiency with smarter device discovery and monitoring, while enhancing latency and reliability for supported Bluetooth LE Audio use cases. It may sound like a minor spec bump, but Bluetooth 6.0 could mean more accurate tracking, better power efficiency, and more reliable wireless connections in everyday use.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra are positioned as productivity-focused flagship tablets, with a strong lineup of professional apps for creative work, note-taking, design, math, and video editing. Both tablets come with Adobe Photoshop pre-installed, marking the first Android tablets to offer the full version of Photoshop. It’s optimized for the S Pen and includes AI features such as Generative Fill and Image to Video. Notability is also pre-installed, joining apps such as Clip Studio Paint, LumaFusion, GoodNotes, ArcSite, MyScript Notes, Noteshelf 3, Notion, and MyScript Maths. Samsung is also bundling several perks, including four months of Photoshop, six months of Clip Studio Paint and Notability, one year of GoodNotes, one month of Notion Plus, and discounts on LumaFusion and other subscriptions. Buyers also get six months of Google AI Pro.

Samsung has announced a handful of accessories for the new Galaxy Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra, with the biggest change being that the Pro Keyboard is no longer exclusive to the Ultra. Both tablets now get their own Pro Keyboard, featuring an aluminum design, trackpad, and dedicated Galaxy AI Key for launching an AI assistant. The launch lineup also includes the Book Cover Keyboard Slim, Book Cover, and an anti-reflecting screen protector. The S12 Ultra additionally gets a Frame Cover. These will be available for purchased separately. The S Pen comes in the box with both tablets. Samsung hasn’t announced accessory pricing yet, but the Pro Keyboard is expected to be the most expensive option; the S11 Ultra version launched at $399. The Galaxy Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra go on sale in select markets October 7, with accessories likely to arrive around the same time.

Samsung has revealed detailed pricing of the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra for India. Here’s how much each variant costs 👇 Galaxy Tab S12+ - Wi-Fi-only, 12GB + 256GB — INR 1,29,999 - Wi-Fi-only, 12GB + 512GB — INR 1,49,999 - 5G + Wi-Fi, 12GB + 256GB — INR 1,44,999 - 5G + Wi-Fi, 12GB + 512GB — INR 1,64,999 Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra - Wi-Fi-only, 12GB + 256GB — INR 1,49,999 - Wi-Fi-only, 12GB + 512GB — INR 1,69,999 - 5G + Wi-Fi, 12GB + 256GB — INR 1,64,999 - 5G + Wi-Fi, 12GB + 512GB — INR 1,84,999 Visit our website for more in-depth information about this and other Samsung-related news.

Samsung has announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, nearly three years after the SmartTag 2. Its biggest upgrade is an improved Compass View, powered by Bluetooth 6.0 and Channel Sounding. Compass View can already points users toward a SmartTag 2 through the SmartThings Find app, but the SmartTag 3 extends directional guidance to up to 60 meters—roughly 3× the range of the SmartTag 2. That should make finding lost items or pets considerably less of a guessing game. There’s a catch: the extended range requires a Samsung phone with Bluetooth Channel Sounding. Currently, that means the Galaxy S26+, S26 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra, with more devices potentially supported later. The SmartTag 3 launches in Korea on October 7, with the U.S. release coming at an unspecified date. Other markets are slated for 2027.

Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 brings a major change to the company’s tracker lineup: iPhone support. Unlike previous Galaxy SmartTags, the new tracker can be used with both Android and iOS devices, allowing iPhone users to locate a SmartTag 3 as well. Samsung hasn’t yet clarified exactly how the iPhone integration will work. Cross-platform support could make the SmartTag 3 especially useful for families and groups using a mix of Android and iPhone devices—and gives it an advantage over Apple’s AirTag, which is built around the Apple ecosystem.

Samsung is keeping one feature that’s increasingly rare on flagship devices: microSD expansion. The new Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra both include microSD slots supporting cards up to 2TB. The S12+ comes with 256GB or 512GB of internal storage, while the S12 Ultra goes up to 1TB. For students, professionals, and power users, that means plenty of room for files, media, and apps without relying entirely on cloud storage. The tablets go on sale October 7, starting at $1,199.

Samsung has officially launched its new flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra. One key feature carried over from the previous generation is IP68 dust and water resistance, allowing both tablets to withstand up to 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes. The Tab S12+ has a 12.6-inch display, while the Ultra features a 14.6-inch panel. Both are powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, with configurations offering up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, plus microSD support for up to 2TB more. The Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199, while the Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,399. Both models are set to launch in Korea on October 7, 2026. Other markets will follow.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12 series doesn’t bring major display upgrades, but there is one notable change: an improved Vision Booster. The Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra still top out at 1,600 nits, just like their predecessors. Samsung says Vision Booster now adjusts brightness in real time based on ambient lighting for more comfortable viewing. Exactly what’s changed remains unclear. Vision Booster already detected bright conditions and adapted the display for better visibility outdoors, so the new “real-time” wording could simply mean faster or more responsive adjustments. Samsung hasn’t provided enough detail to know for sure. The feature has also evolved on Galaxy phones since its debut, so it’s reasonable to expect some improvement on the tablets too. We’ll have to test the Tab S12 to see how much of a difference it actually makes.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra go on sale October 7 in select markets, launching with Android 17 and One UI 9.0. Samsung is keeping its long-term support promise: both tablets will receive seven major OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. That policy dates back to 2024, when Samsung increased support from four OS upgrades and five years of security patches. The Tab S10 series was the first premium tablet to get the extended coverage. In theory, the Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra should continue receiving major One UI updates through roughly 2033–2034. Just keep in mind that tablets may not receive every minor One UI release, as seen with the Tab S11.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra bring a notable audio upgrade: 4-channel spatial audio. While the previous Tab S11 models had four speakers, they were still split into two stereo channels. The S12+ and S12 Ultra give each speaker its own channel, potentially creating a more immersive and spacious sound experience. That could make movies, games, and other media sound more engaging, and may also benefit users working with audio or video. However, the final result will depend heavily on the physical speaker quality. The new tablets are slightly thinner than their predecessors, so it remains to be seen whether Samsung managed to improve the audio architecture without sacrificing speaker performance. The Galaxy Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra launch in select markets on October 7.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is more evolution than revolution. The design, 14.6-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, 5.1mm thickness and 11,600mAh battery are largely unchanged from the S11 Ultra. The meaningful upgrades are inside: a Dimensity 9500 chip, redesigned cooling, four-channel spatial audio and One UI 9 on Android 17. The biggest change may actually be Samsung’s new Pro Keyboard. Its sturdier aluminum design and full-size layout make the 14.6-inch tablet feel much more like a Galaxy Book, especially for multitasking and productivity. The S Pen is still included, while the cameras remain functional rather than a major selling point. Performance should be a major focus, with Samsung claiming gains of up to 19% in CPU, 17% in graphics and 61% in NPU performance. The new 3D vapor chamber could matter even more by helping the tablet sustain performance under heavy workloads, though that needs longer testing. Battery capacity and 45W charging remain unchanged. At $1,399, the S12 Ultra is still a premium proposition. For S11 Ultra owners, there’s little reason to rush out and upgrade. But for older Ultra owners—or anyone looking for an Android tablet that can genuinely double as a laptop—the combination of huge display, improved performance, One UI 9 and the Pro Keyboard makes a much stronger case.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy SmartTag 3, but its rollout will be staggered. South Korea gets it first on October 7, followed by the US later in October, although Samsung hasn’t confirmed the exact US date yet. Other markets won’t get the tracker until 2027. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet. The SmartTag 3 will be available in Black and White, with new accessories designed to make it easier to attach to different items.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy SmartTag 3, and its biggest upgrade is cross-platform support: for the first time, a SmartTag works with iPhone as well as Android devices. The new tracker is also slimmer and lighter, with faster location updates, expanded finding features and battery life of up to 550 days—or 790 days in Power Saving Mode. Samsung says Compass View can now provide distance and directional guidance from up to 60 meters away using Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding and UWB. A new Place Notification feature can alert users when a tagged item, such as a vehicle or pet, enters or leaves a defined area. The SmartTag 3 will launch first in South Korea on October 7, with Black and White options. Pricing and wider availability are still to be announced.

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Tab S12+ and Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, with both tablets set to launch in major markets on October 7. The Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the Tab S12 Ultra starts at $1,399 and can be configured with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Both models come in Grey and Silver. The October 7 launch applies to major markets, although availability will be staggered in some regions.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S12+ is official and it's the closest thing to a successor to the Tab S10+. It sits alongside the flagship Tab S12 Ultra. The Tab S12+ keeps a familiar design but is slightly larger and thinner, with a 12.6-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, up to 1,600 nits brightness, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chip, and a new 3D vapor-chamber cooling system. Samsung is also upgrading the experience with four-channel Spatial Audio, improved automatic brightness through Vision Booster, and support for up to 2TB of microSD storage. The tablet runs Android 17 with One UI 9 and is promised seven OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. The S Pen is included, while the Pro Keyboard is now available for the Plus model as an optional accessory. For productivity, the Tab S12+ will be the first Android tablet to ship with Adobe Photoshop pre-installed, alongside apps such as Goodnotes, Notability, LumaFusion and Notion. It goes on sale in select markets October 7, starting at $1,199/€1,329/£1,199 for 256GB.

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, its new flagship tablet, alongside the Tab S12+ and Galaxy SmartTag 3. The biggest upgrade over the Tab S11 Ultra is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, with Samsung claiming 19% faster CPU, 17% faster GPU and 61% faster NPU performance. The tablet also gets four-channel speakers for improved spatial audio and Bluetooth 6.0. Most of the hardware remains familiar: a 14.6-inch 120Hz OLED display, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, an 11,600mAh battery with 45W charging, Wi-Fi 7, 5G, DeX and IP68 resistance. It runs One UI 9.0 based on Android 17 and is promised seven major OS upgrades plus seven years of security updates. Pricing starts at $1,399 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Sales begin tomorrow, with shipping starting October 7.

More AAA games adopt Samsung's HDR10+ GAMING for better visuals. - Samsung's HDR10+ GAMING is gaining broader adoption across PC games, with several new titles adding support soon. - REANIMAL already supports it, while Gray Zone Warfare and The Sinking City 2 will add it in future updates. - The format automatically optimizes HDR for compatible displays, aiming for accurate color, contrast, and lighting without manual calibration. Visit our website for more in-depth information about this and other Samsung-related news.

Samsung's new SmartThings redesign is coming to iPhones before Galaxy phones. 👀 - The update adds a lighter Liquid Glass-style interface, compact floating navigation, and new home-screen cards and summaries. - Clicking the icon turns on/off a device, while clicking the remaining area on the card lets you see detailed device controls. - TV controls now have a dedicated Light Mode and movable remote, while deeper device plugin screens still use the old design. Visit our website for more in-depth information about this and other Samsung-related news.