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Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition Available in the USA
Today’s young generation is highly engaged in gadgets and technology, so it’s crucial that the tools they are using are safe enough. To provide a safer space for children, Samsung launched a special Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition, especially crafted for kids to stay connected to their digital journey in a safer environment.
Samsung aims to provide a separate room for kids to learn, play, and grow in a safe and secure environment, while its newly launched Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition in the US has been pre-loaded with some additional safety measures and protocols.
These pre-loaded features will significantly help parents to give their child a better yet more secure technology environment while also offering them the ability to set screen time limits, restrict certain apps, and track their child’s online activities. Perfectly designed to fit into those tiny hands, the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is slim, lightweight, and durable, with an ergonomic puffy cover.
The Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition puffy cover is made up of a special material that’s flexible, lightweight, shockproof, and can easily handle regular wear and tear.
In addition, the Tab A9+ Kids Edition further includes three Crayo-Pen Stylus, which has three different colors, including red, yellow, and blue, along with a built-in hands-free stand, and two interchangeable pen tethers, which in turn offer a lot of fun play time and education simultaneously.
Availability:
With a price of $269, Samsung confirms that the latest Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition is available in the US in a graphite colorway with three case colors, including blue, red, and yellow. It will be available for in-store purchase on August 11 and can be purchased online via Samsung’s official website, BestBuy, and Amazon.
It’s important to note that Samsung will launch a Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition 5G version on Verizon later this August in the US.
Yesterday, Samsung released the November 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Tab S10 series devices in Europe, but it was limited to the 5G variants. Now, with the latest development, it is available for the Wi-Fi variants.
Galaxy Tab S10 Wi-Fi getting November 2024 patch
Samsung has rolled out the November 2024 patch for the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra devices with the firmware version number X820XXS2AXJ7 and X920XXS2AXJ7, respectively. The latest update has brought new improvements to the auto blocker with security enhancements.
Auto blocker gets improved
Along with this, the update will also bring new enhancements for the auto blocker. As per the changelog, USB devices will not be allowed to connect to this device after the update except when charging.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S10+ or Tab S10 Ultra Wi-Fi in Europe, you should start receiving new updates from the system settings. Don’t worry if the update hasn’t arrived on your device yet; it may be available for you in the next few hours
Samsung is rolling out the October 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Tab A9+ devices in Europe. The company has already introduced the same update in US-locked units.
Galaxy Tab A9+ gets the October 2024 patch in Europe
Samsung is rolling out the October 2024 patch to the Galaxy Tab A9+ in Europe, specifically, the Wi-Fi and 5G with firmware version numbers X210XXS4CXJ8 and X216BXXS4CXJ8, respectively. The update comes with an enhancement for security.
October 2024 security patch: What’s new
According to official documentation, more than 40 patches are included by Google and Samsung. More specifically, Google has included 30 patches that will improve the security of the devices on the Android OS level. Samsung has also introduced some extra patches to improve the device’s security.
Moreover, the update may bring more internal changes, enhancing the devices’ performance and stability. So you should go for the latest update.
You should receive new update notifications if you use the Galaxy Tab A9+ mentioned above in the European region. You can check the update via system settings if you don’t receive any notifications. As Samsung provides updates in phases, it may take time for the update to reach your device.
Samsung provides a wide range of Galaxy devices that are dedicated to different users. For instance, flagship-level users can choose the Galaxy S series devices, while midrange users can choose the Galaxy A/M/F series devices.
Meanwhile, for rough and tough usage, users can go for Galaxy XCover or Tab Active series devices. The company has reportedly started developing the Galaxy Tab Active 6 Pro and Galaxy XCover 8 Pro. Let’s explore them.
Galaxy XCover8 Pro
According to the report, Samsung is developing a new Galaxy XCover 8 series. The device’s model number is SM-G766, and no other specifications are revealed.
Meanwhile, regarding the release date, Samsung is expected to follow the usual launch schedule for the previous launches of the Galaxy Cover models, i.e., mid-2025.
Galaxy Tab Active 6 Pro
Apart from the XCover series, the company is also working on the new generation of Galaxy Tab Active, the Galaxy Tab Active 6 Pro. However, there is no clue about the model number traced to the Galaxy XCover 8 series, but it is expected that the company may introduce the device at the same time as the XCover 8 Pro in mid-2025.