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Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 release date and priceSamsung hasnt been giving its flagship slate range yearly upgrades, with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 hitting stores in September 2015, but the Galaxy Tab S3 not landing until March 2017.So there was around 18 months between them. If Samsung keeps that up then we wont see the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 until roughly September 2018 - and that's what all the rumors so far suggest too.Some believed the tablet would come alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, which is rumored to launch at the start of August but a new report from anonymous sources suggests it'll actually come at IFA 2018 alongside the Samsung Gear S4 smartwatch.Pricing will probably be in line with the Tab S3s, if not higher. That slate launched for $599/599 (around AU$780), and for that money you also got a stylus, but the keyboard costs extra.Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 news and rumorsLittle is known about the design of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, so we're expecting to look and feel similar to the Tab S3. One rumor has now claimed you'll be able to buy the tablet in both black and silver.A number of benchmarking leaks suggest what spec we'll see on the Galaxy Tab S4. The first benchmark for a slate with a model number that matches what we'd expect the Tab S4 to have came in February 2018.The benchmark lists a 2.3GHz octa-core chipset, which is likely the Snapdragon 835, meaning this slate might not quite be cutting-edge as that's a 2017 chipset, albeit a high-end one. That same spec has been backed up by another leak too.There's also 4GB of RAM and a 10.5-inch 1600 x 2560 screen listed, as well as 64GB of storage, a 12MP rear camera, a 7MP or 8MP front-facing camera and Android 8.0.This could be a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4's specs. Credit: GFXBenchA regulatory filing published at the start of May 2018 also suggests the tablet will be set to run Android 8 Oreo software as well as Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset.One SamMobile report claimed the tablet will be available in both Wi-Fi only and LTE variants too.Beyond that there are a few things we can take an educated guess at. The screen is sure to be Super AMOLED again for a start, since most Samsung displays use that tech.It will probably also support HDR content, since the Tab S3 does and its unlikely that Samsung would remove a major feature.You can also expect a powerful but possibly not cutting-edge chipset based on past form, so perhaps the Snapdragon 835 as has been leaked above, which is found in US models of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and is top of the range right now but wont be by the time the Tab S4 launches.Samsung Galaxy Tab S4: what we want to seeThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is one of the best tablets money can buy, but its still a long way from perfect. Heres how the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 can get closer.1. Better multitaskingAs much as Samsung might want you to ditch your laptop and just use the Galaxy Tab S3, its not quite up to the task, and thats largely down to clunky multitasking.Theres no proper dock for easy app switching, the recent apps menu is a slow alternative, and the screen is arguably a bit cramped if you want to have two apps running side by side.Improvements to all these things for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 would be great to see, and may be necessary if it wants to compete with the iPad Pro range, as that offers larger slates and iOS 11 is set to boost their multitasking skills well beyond what the Tab S3 can manage.2. A cheaper keyboardThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is designed in part as a productivity device like the iPad Pro, and like Apples slate you need an expensive keyboard accessory to get the most out of it.In Samsungs case, the official keyboard launched for $129/119 (around AU$170), which is almost as much as some Chromebooks cost. For the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 we want to see the keyboard bundled with the slate, or at the very least offered for a lot less money.3. Keyboard tweaksSpeaking of the keyboard, theres room for improvement in its design too. There are no function keys and no home button for example.It could also do with stronger magnets, and the flap should be magnetic, both to keep it shut and to turn off the screen when closed. These should be easy fixes for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4s keyboard.4. Water resistanceSamsungs flagship phones have offered water resistance in recent years, but its flagship tablets still dont, and thats a shame.Wed bet any number of people want to use their tablet by the pool, in the bath or while cooking, and a lack of water resistance could put them off or lead to a very expensive accident, so we want the Tab S4 to be built for all occasions and environments.5. A 4K displayThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has a great screen. Its a good size at 9.7 inches, it uses Super AMOLED and it supports HDR. But it's not 4K.Its fairly sharp at 1536 x 2048, but if the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has a 4K resolution, while still packing in all the same tech as the S3s and the same speaker setup, it could be the ultimate tablet for media.6. Flagship powerWhile the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 isnt exactly lacking power, its Snapdragon 820 chipset is a generation behind the Samsung Galaxy S8s Snapdragon 835 one, despite launching around the same time.So for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 we want a cutting-edge chipset, plenty of RAM and performance that can rival the iPad Pro 3 (or whatever Apples latest slate is at the time).7. More storageInvest in a hefty microSD card and youll have plenty of space to play with on the Galaxy Tab S3, but it only comes with 32GB of storage built-in, which is a paltry amount for a high-end tablet, since youre likely to want to fill it up with games, apps and videos.The iPad Pro 10.5 for comparison starts at 64GB and goes all the way up to 512GB. Granted, theres no microSD card slot in Apples slate, but opt for the largest size and youll have far more room than even the biggest supported card (256GB) allows on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.So we want more storage in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4. The Samsung Galaxy S8 has 64GB, so that should be the minimum, but as the S4 will be newer and bigger we ideally want even more than that.4HSXBcEAtSFiWtWGMV47u7.jpg# )
Update: New rumors suggest the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 will be ready to launch at IFA 2018 at the end of August.
Plus we may see it come in both black and grey too.The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is a genuine iPad Pro alternative, and one of the best Android tablets around.
It has similar productivity potential to Apples slates, but with a stylus bundled in, saving you some money, and with a Super AMOLED screen.This is impressive stuff, but the Tab S3 isnt without faults.
Samsung is rumored to be making a follow up device to 2017's Android tablet and we're hearing more and more about the new Samsung slate each day.Below we've put together all the rumors and leaks we've seen so far about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, and that's followed by a list of things we'd like to see improved upon for the next generation tablet.Cut to the chaseWhat is it Samsung's next flagship tabletWhen is it out Possibly late August at IFA 2018What will it cost Likely at least $599/599 (around AU$780)Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 release date and priceSamsung hasnt been giving its flagship slate range yearly upgrades, with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 hitting stores in September 2015, but the Galaxy Tab S3 not landing until March 2017.So there was around 18 months between them.
If Samsung keeps that up then we wont see the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 until roughly September 2018 - and that's what all the rumors so far suggest too.Some believed the tablet would come alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, which is rumored to launch at the start of August but a new report from anonymous sources suggests it'll actually come at IFA 2018 alongside the Samsung Gear S4 smartwatch.Pricing will probably be in line with the Tab S3s, if not higher.
That slate launched for $599/599 (around AU$780), and for that money you also got a stylus, but the keyboard costs extra.Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 news and rumorsLittle is known about the design of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, so we're expecting to look and feel similar to the Tab S3.
One rumor has now claimed you'll be able to buy the tablet in both black and silver.A number of benchmarking leaks suggest what spec we'll see on the Galaxy Tab S4.
The first benchmark for a slate with a model number that matches what we'd expect the Tab S4 to have came in February 2018.The benchmark lists a 2.3GHz octa-core chipset, which is likely the Snapdragon 835, meaning this slate might not quite be cutting-edge as that's a 2017 chipset, albeit a high-end one.
That same spec has been backed up by another leak too.There's also 4GB of RAM and a 10.5-inch 1600 x 2560 screen listed, as well as 64GB of storage, a 12MP rear camera, a 7MP or 8MP front-facing camera and Android 8.0.This could be a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4's specs.
Credit: GFXBenchA regulatory filing published at the start of May 2018 also suggests the tablet will be set to run Android 8 Oreo software as well as Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset.One SamMobile report claimed the tablet will be available in both Wi-Fi only and LTE variants too.Beyond that there are a few things we can take an educated guess at.
The screen is sure to be Super AMOLED again for a start, since most Samsung displays use that tech.It will probably also support HDR content, since the Tab S3 does and its unlikely that Samsung would remove a major feature.You can also expect a powerful but possibly not cutting-edge chipset based on past form, so perhaps the Snapdragon 835 as has been leaked above, which is found in US models of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and is top of the range right now but wont be by the time the Tab S4 launches.Samsung Galaxy Tab S4: what we want to seeThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is one of the best tablets money can buy, but its still a long way from perfect.
Heres how the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 can get closer.1.
Better multitaskingAs much as Samsung might want you to ditch your laptop and just use the Galaxy Tab S3, its not quite up to the task, and thats largely down to clunky multitasking.Theres no proper dock for easy app switching, the recent apps menu is a slow alternative, and the screen is arguably a bit cramped if you want to have two apps running side by side.Improvements to all these things for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 would be great to see, and may be necessary if it wants to compete with the iPad Pro range, as that offers larger slates and iOS 11 is set to boost their multitasking skills well beyond what the Tab S3 can manage.2.
A cheaper keyboardThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is designed in part as a productivity device like the iPad Pro, and like Apples slate you need an expensive keyboard accessory to get the most out of it.In Samsungs case, the official keyboard launched for $129/119 (around AU$170), which is almost as much as some Chromebooks cost.
For the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 we want to see the keyboard bundled with the slate, or at the very least offered for a lot less money.3.
Keyboard tweaksSpeaking of the keyboard, theres room for improvement in its design too.
There are no function keys and no home button for example.It could also do with stronger magnets, and the flap should be magnetic, both to keep it shut and to turn off the screen when closed.
These should be easy fixes for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4s keyboard.4.
Water resistanceSamsungs flagship phones have offered water resistance in recent years, but its flagship tablets still dont, and thats a shame.Wed bet any number of people want to use their tablet by the pool, in the bath or while cooking, and a lack of water resistance could put them off or lead to a very expensive accident, so we want the Tab S4 to be built for all occasions and environments.5.
A 4K displayThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has a great screen.
Its a good size at 9.7 inches, it uses Super AMOLED and it supports HDR.
But it's not 4K.Its fairly sharp at 1536 x 2048, but if the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has a 4K resolution, while still packing in all the same tech as the S3s and the same speaker setup, it could be the ultimate tablet for media.6.
Flagship powerWhile the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 isnt exactly lacking power, its Snapdragon 820 chipset is a generation behind the Samsung Galaxy S8s Snapdragon 835 one, despite launching around the same time.So for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 we want a cutting-edge chipset, plenty of RAM and performance that can rival the iPad Pro 3 (or whatever Apples latest slate is at the time).7.
More storageInvest in a hefty microSD card and youll have plenty of space to play with on the Galaxy Tab S3, but it only comes with 32GB of storage built-in, which is a paltry amount for a high-end tablet, since youre likely to want to fill it up with games, apps and videos.The iPad Pro 10.5 for comparison starts at 64GB and goes all the way up to 512GB.
Granted, theres no microSD card slot in Apples slate, but opt for the largest size and youll have far more room than even the biggest supported card (256GB) allows on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.So we want more storage in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 has 64GB, so that should be the minimum, but as the S4 will be newer and bigger we ideally want even more than that.4HSXBcEAtSFiWtWGMV47u7.jpg#
