Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Consumer electronics, semiconductors, home appliances |
| Website | www |
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is a tablet computer engineered and manufactured by Samsung Electronics. It serves as the follow-up to the earlier model, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. The device was introduced simultaneously with the more affordable option, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5.
History
The Tab S4 was introduced online on August 1, 2018, with both Wi-Fi and cellular versions available for preorder starting the same day. In the U.S. market at launch, LTE-enabled models could be purchased through Verizon, with additional carrier support expected to roll out in the third quarter of 2018.
Hardware
Equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, the Tab S4 comes in storage options of 64 GB or 256 GB. It also supports microSD expansion cards up to 400 GB, with compatibility extended to 1 TB cards as of October 2022. The tablet includes Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and houses a substantial 7,300 mAh battery featuring adaptive fast charging technology, boasting up to 16 hours of video playback on a single charge. Additionally, it incorporates far-field microphones that facilitate voice commands via Google Assistant from a distance.
In comparison to its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S3, the Tab S4 sports a larger 10.5-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Its thinner bezels enable a similar overall size despite the increased screen area. This model omits the fingerprint sensor and physical navigation or home buttons, opting instead for facial recognition and an iris scanner for biometric security. The front camera has been enhanced to an 8-megapixel sensor capable of recording Full HD (1080p) video. Audio output is delivered through four stereo speakers fine-tuned by AKG, supporting Dolby Atmos surround sound technology.
Both the front and rear panels are protected by Gorilla Glass 3, and notably, the front panel does not display the Samsung logo.
Software
The Tab S4 is equipped with Samsung Experience 9.5, which operates on the foundation of Android 8.1.0 Oreo. The device later received a firmware update beginning in April 2019, enabling an upgrade to One UI, built upon Android 9 Pie.
Enhancements introduced include Samsung Knox security features and a Daily Board mode that displays photos alongside weather updates and calendar events. Additionally, the virtual assistant Bixby 2.0 was scheduled for integration through a forthcoming software update in 2019.
Native support for Samsung DeX is provided, activating automatically when a keyboard cover is attached. The Tab S4 supports running as many as 20 application windows concurrently and offers multitasking capabilities such as split screen, drag-and-drop, and right-click functions. When connected to an external display, the tablet’s screen can function as a touchpad.
Accessories
Included with the Tab S4 is an enhanced S Pen stylus, featuring a 0.7 mm tip and 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, comparable to that of the Galaxy Note 8’s S Pen. Weighing approximately 9.1 grams, it supports functionalities like air commands, on-screen text translation, screen-off memos, and live messaging.
A detachable keyboard accessory is available separately, attaching magnetically to the device. While it includes a slot for storing the S Pen, this keyboard lacks a touchpad, requiring users to utilize either the touchscreen, S Pen, or an external Bluetooth mouse for pointer input.
References
External links
- [Official site www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-tab-s4/]