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Here are some Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 tips to take your experience to next level
Announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event on February 9th, the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and S8 Ultra are the latest additions to its Android tablet line designed for on-the-go business productivity.
With three screen sizes to choose from, the Galaxy Tab S8 series is designed to allow you to work from anywhere on the field or in the home office. With Wi-Fi 6E connectivity on the Tab S8 and S8 Ultra and the 5G option on the Tab S8+, you can eliminate the need for a separate desktop or laptop PC.
With an optional keyboard case, the tablet turns into a laptop, with Samsung DeX providing a PC-like experience to access your mobile apps. You can connect the Tab S8 to a monitor or TV and at the same time continue to use your tablet and play DeX on that big screen.
The Galaxy Tab S8 line has many other features that can help you turbocharge your work. Here are some tips to get the most out of your new Samsung tablet:
Galaxy Tab S8 Features
Take advantage of the large display to maximize multitasking
The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra offers them a more portable option with a 14.6-inch display that rivals most laptops. It’s ideal for those who use CAD/CAM applications, for retail associates who want to create mood boards for customers, or for those in healthcare who want to share treatment information securely.
At 12.4 inches and 11 inches, respectively, the Galaxy Tab S8+ and Tab S8 feature the same 120Hz sAMOLED display technology, which provides a great view for those who need more portability.
Mark up the documents and control your tablet with the S pen
All devices in the Tab S8 line have a powerful S pen. When you detach the S Pen from the back of your tablet, the Air Command menu appears automatically, allowing you to take quick action. You can automatically convert handwriting in Samsung Notes to text and sync with the experience of writing on paper like never before.
Air actions allow you to use gestures with your S Pen to control apps, such as moving a slide or zooming in on a camera during a presentation. You can customize these commands in the Settings app under Air Action. And when your S Pen battery is low, attach it magnetically to the back of your tablet to charge it.
See everything at a glance with multi-view windows
Thanks to the multi-view window layout, multi-tasking on the tablet is not as productive. With this feature, you can display a maximum of four different layouts on your screen at any one time. You can also adjust the height or width rather than being limited by a fixed layout.
This makes it easy to work on multiple apps at once or take notes while you make a video call. At the same time, drag and split on your Tab S8 devices to show the current content on the page and the new content in the split view.
Add a 2-in-1 book cover for laptop-like productivity
The Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8+ offer lightweight computing solutions and interactive touchscreen displays. However, if you want a full-size touch keyboard, consider the S8 Ultra and its advanced 2-in-1 book cover. It provides the PC’s keyboard functionality with full backlit keys and shortcuts to access your favorite apps or DeX.
You can also share your keyboard wirelessly between your S8 Ultra and your phone. The book cover also has several standing modes so you can adjust it depending on what you are doing and it will turn off depending on whether your screen is open or closed.
Use Samsung DeX on wired or wireless external display
The power of the Samsung DeX means you do not have to be tied to your S8 tablet – using an HDMI cable or wireless Miracast-enabled display from USB-C, you can stream your work to the big screen.
Increase your productivity by sharing slideshows with others in the room or by choosing a large monitor that allows you to view all of your mobile applications. Thanks to DeX, leaving a laptop is not that easy.
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Samsung and Apple had neck-and-neck in the Q3 2024 smartphone market reports Canalys. The market research firm recently published its analysis for the quarter ended on September 30. The data shows an alarming situation for both Samsung and Apple.
Canalys reports that both Samsung and Apple secured 18% market share in Q3 2024. Xiaomi ranked third with a 14% market share in the same period. The Chinese firm grew 1% year-over-year, similar to Apple, while Samsung declined 3%.
Researchers note that it’s the highest market share Apple achieved against the leading firm in the third quarter. The company’s flagships were released in late September, with merely 3 days of sales have been counted in during the period.
The impact of the iPhone 16 series will be seen in the current quarter. iPhone 15 and other iPhone models managed to rank Apple second in a neck-to-neck fight with Samsung. The Korean tech giant declined from 21% in 2023 to 18% in 2024.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 in July this year. The company’s flagship foldable phones just kept it away from getting beaten by Apple. The iPhone maker grew significantly in its unusual timeframe viz. Q3.
Xiaomi was a comfortable third place with 14% of the market. OPPO (9%) and vivo (9%) rounded out the top five. The top two positions are highly likely to be shuffled in the next report on the smartphone market in the fourth quarter of the year.
“Apple achieved its highest third-quarter volume to date and has never been closer to leading the global smartphone market in a Q3 than now,” Canalys analyst Runar Bjørhovde was quoted as saying.
Canalys Q3 2024 Global Smartphone Market Report 🚨
Neck-to-neck fight between Samsung and Apple
Samsung 18% 👑
Apple 18% 🏃♂️
Xiaomi 14% 🥉All the best Samsung for the fourth quarter 🚀#Samsung #Apple #Xiaomi #OPPO #vivo pic.twitter.com/6jltXYvbmB
— Samsung One UI Software Updates #OneUI7 #OneUI (@SamSWUpdate) October 15, 2024
Google is testing a fixed header feature in the Play Store that will make installing apps easier. This feature will keep essential app details including the app icon, name, developer, average rating, and an Install button visible while users scroll.
At the moment, app listings can be quite long, filled with important information such as reviews and safety data on Play Store. While this helps users be informed about apps, it often means the Install button is far down the page. This long listing makes it hard for users to download the app by tapping on the Install button.
With the new fixed header, the Install button will always be within reach, no matter how much you scroll. This new feature has been spotted on Google Play Store v43.1.19, thanks to AsssembleDebug (via Android Authority).
The new code shows that the header will stick to the top of the screen. This will allow users to quickly install an app or choose to install it on devices.
By keeping the Install button visible at all times, Google aims to improve user experience and help developers who are advised to create detailed app descriptions.
The fixed header feature of Google Play Store will make it simpler for users to install apps with detailed information. As the Google Play Store continues to evolve, these changes make the app experience better for everyone.
As per official confirmation from Samsung, the Android 15-based One UI 7.0 Beta program has been delayed until late 2024. I wanted to see how the Samsung Galaxy phone owners feel about this wait.
As a writer and proud Samsung Galaxy device owner, I recently conducted a poll on X (previously known as Twitter) that sparked quite a conversation among the Team Galaxy: “Can you switch to another brand just because Samsung delayed the One UI 7.0 beta program?” The results were telling — over 75% of participants voted ‘No‘, indicating a strong brand loyalty that persists even in the current situation. The poll result shows that the delay hasn’t turned away the majority of Galaxy users.
Note: The poll was small but it proved the point that the Galaxy phone users are loyal despite the delayed One UI 7.0 beta program. Check the post below.
There’s a different poll by another X user, who asked a similar question, where a bigger audience participated. It also produced the almost same result. You can check the post below.
It proves that Team Galaxy is strong and loyal to the brand. For the reader, who is not aware of the current progress, Samsung was expected to release the One UI 7.0 beta program by end of the July 2024.
However, Samsung decided to delay this beta program, without any official reason for this decision. As per discussion in the tech community and social media groups, Samsung is working on the stability and the integration of new features, which has significantly changed its update timelines this year.
Read More:
- Here’s why delaying the One UI 7.0 Beta Program is good for Samsung Galaxy users
- Why I will skip the first One UI 7.0 beta on my Galaxy S24 Ultra
