The Galaxy Tab S9 Series is your ideal homework buddy

In an era where digital devices have become omnipresent in our lives, digital means for entertainment present the opportunity to unlock endless educational possibilities for children using tablets, according to a recent SEAO Gen Alpha (Youth) Digital Lift and Insights Study conducted by Samsung and youth-focused media platform TotallyAwesome^[1].

The Galaxy Tab S9 Series is the perfect companion that provides modern ways to help nurture young minds and foster intellectual growth. With the One UI 6.1 update, the tablet can now be equipped with Samsung’s latest Galaxy AI features, making them a great tool for parents looking to provide opportunities for their children to engage with content more meaningfully, and to take the learning experience for young ones to the next level.

Igniting imagination and creativity

Photo Assist on the Galaxy tablet ^[2]

Cultivating creativity and a sense of imagination is also found to be important among parent tablet owners when they choose what their children play with, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series is a great avenue for children to begin their experimentation and exploration journey.

With Photo Assist, parents can guide children in using their imagination to create something new and fun by simply relocating parts of an image – for instance, children can play around with wallpapers by shifting subjects such as astronauts closer together in the galaxy – and then allow Generative Edit^[3] to intelligently fill in the space left behind.

The Galaxy Tab S9 Series also comes with an S Pen, a tool that allows parents to give a child the freedom to draw on a canvas without creating a mess. This is further elevated on Samsung Notes[4]. From simple doodles to creating a photo journal by adding photos and highlighting in a variety of styles and colors with the S Pen, these tablets are the perfect companion for when creativity strikes.

Inculcating problem solving

While studying may seem to be a chore, Galaxy tablets can better engage and excite children with new ways to learn logical thinking, which ranks as the next priority for parents who own tablets (38%)^[1].

Explore new ways to problem solve with your child using Circle to Search with Google. Activate Circle to Search with Google^[5] on your Galaxy Tab S9 Series to get handy and high-quality search results. You can also follow up with more complex and nuanced questions to get even clearer answers to the problem at hand, such as different ways to solve the same equation.

Transform messy handwriting into readable digital text in a flash

Together, parents can demonstrate smarter problem-solving by breaking down homework problems with the S Pen in Samsung Notes with Handwriting Mode. Your workings can be straightened, cut, copied, resized and even converted to text, for clearer takeaways at the end of the study session.

Engaging, big-screen magic

Level up your children’s play with epic, cinematic visuals^[6]

Undoubtedly, the Galaxy tablets can be used for providing entertainment to children, especially when parents are busy or need a break. For instance, the Galaxy Tab S9 Series tablets come with an expansive Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that is sure to keep the little ones occupied with crisp and lifelike content, thanks to HDR10+ enhanced visuals and smooth scrolling at up to 120Hz refresh rate.

A common playtime activity that parents tend to engage in with their children is playing mobile and console games (80%)^[1], and the Galaxy S9 Series tablets take it to the next level with expansive screens and immersive audio from the quad AKG speaker system and Dolby Atmos surround sound.

A top concern for parents when it comes to their children’s use of electronic devices is the amount of screen time and the kind of video content that they are viewing. With the Galaxy tablets, parents can easily restrict usage using settings on Parental controls on Google’s Family Link app. This allows parents to control the apps that their children can access, keep an eye on how long they use their phone or tablet, and set limits for screen time.

It’s worth highlighting Samsung Kids—an essential tool for parents committed to creating a safe and enriching digital environment for their children, especially younger ones. Supporting the Digital for Life Movement by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), Samsung Kids helps parents manage online content, screen time, and internet access, encouraging healthy digital habits from an early age.

Easily accessible via the Quick Panel on your devices, Samsung Kids mode offers a comprehensive suite of features, including parental controls and advanced security powered by Knox. These tools allow parents to confidently establish safe boundaries around internet use and app access, ensuring that children can explore educational content and enjoy digital fun within a secure setting.

The Galaxy Tab S9 series (Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9+, Tab S9) come with powerful Galaxy AI features that stand to not only transform your life but also empower your children with thoughtful ways to create, problem solve and play.

^[1] The SEAO Gen Alpha (Youth) Digital Lift and Insights Study was conducted in July 2023, with children aged 13-24 years old (3,307) and parents of children aged 13-17 years old (1,055) across 8 markets.   

^[2] Actual Ul may be different.

^[3] Generative Edit is only available on One Ul 6.1 and Photo editor 3.4.21 or above. Generative Edit requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Generative Edit results in a resized photo up to 12MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by Al. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

^[4] Service availability may vary by country or region, service provider, device model, and OS version.

^[5] Results may vary depending on visual matches. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android to the latest version. Product functionality may be dependent on your app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps. Availability of the service varies by country and language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

^[6] Screen image simulated for illustrative purposes.

Our smartphones are gateways to a world of limitless experiences. However, because there are no limits, parents should be careful about protecting their kids from content that could be harmful, and need to prevent them from accessing important files. These are just a few of the concerns that tend to prevent parents from allowing their kids to use smart devices.

If you’re a parent in need of a ‘fence’ that allows kids to access the limitless digital world in a safe manner, Samsung Kids could be just what you’ve been looking for. Samsung Kids is a home launcher made just for kids that prevents them from being exposed to external services and fills their smartphone with family-friendly apps that entertain and encourage them to learn. Read on to find out how Samsung Kids’ latest update with One UI 4 adds even more safety and variety to features that families rely on every day.

How Samsung Kids Evolved To Offer More Convenience and Fun

The platform we now know as Samsung Kids was originally introduced in 2014 as Kids Mode. Created to enable kids to use smartphones more safely, Kids Mode featured settings that made it easy for parents to ensure that their kids only had access to apps provided by the Kids Mode service, along with any others that parents had allowed. It also offered kids their first taste of the Galaxy ecosystem with the design that catered to their preferences and featured unique and friendly characters.

Since then, Kids Mode has continued to evolve. A diverse collection of content was added for each age group and category to ensure that kids would continue to have fun and learn with their smartphones.

When Kids Mode eventually became Samsung Kids, it became even more convenient and offered a greater variety of content. Now users can activate Samsung Kids with just a single tap in the Quick Panel – no download required. They can also instantly turn the feature on or off when unlocking their phone. There’s no need to set up a dedicated password, and the feature offers a detailed view of usage patterns. Samsung has also enriched the service with more types of content through collaboration with partner companies. You can learn more about these and other enhancements that offer kids a richer smartphone experience and take the stress out of choosing content for your child in the video below.

Key Update ①: Adjusting Background Colors and Apps Based on Age Groups

Samsung Kids is mainly intended to be used by kids between the ages of three and eight. Now, with the update, there are options to change the background’s color and the apps displayed on screen so that more age groups can utilize the service. To better cater to their child’s needs, parents can delete default apps and populate the home screen with the content from the Recommended Content page and apps that they have downloaded and allowed.

Useful default apps for younger kids include Bobby’s Canvas (a drawing app), My Magic Voice (a voice modifier) and Lisa’s Music Band (a musical app). Parents also have the option to hide certain apps and content if they wish.

Kids who are eight years old and older may benefit more from content that’s a little more challenging. Examples include apps like Crocro’s Adventure, which allows kids to practice logical thinking through block coding, My Browser, which features English news articles, and Pettson’s Inventions, which is listed under partner apps. Users also have the option to change the background color to suit their preferences. In addition, by early next year, kids who use the home launcher will be able to decorate their home screen with their own drawings.

Key Update ②: Stronger Parental Controls for Monitoring Activity and Setting Weekly Goals

Every parent wants to know which apps their kids use most and what kinds of apps they prefer. Samsung Kids’ updated parental control feature not only provides detailed insights on kids’ mobile activities for the day, but the last month as well. Apps are listed based on frequency of use, making it easier to monitor screen time for each one.

Healthy smartphone usage habits are created when goals are established and adhered to. Having a record of your child’s smartphone activities is helpful for setting up weekly usage goals. Depending on their circumstances, users can establish a same screen time goal to be followed every day, or they can also set up different goals for each day of the week.

Key Update ③: Recommended Content Page Now Includes AR Features and Partner Apps

Samsung Kids not only provides features for basic activities like taking photos and drawing, but also includes a wide range of content developed through collaboration with partners. If you swipe right on the home screen, you’ll find various new apps that cater to kids’ preferences, which can easily be dragged and added to the home screen.

Apps that make use of AR (augmented reality) are also introduced with the update. For example, My AR Theater and My Art Studio allow kids to craft their own special stories with Crocro and his friends in augmented reality. They can save their stories as videos, and can take pictures and decorate them with AR stickers made from their own drawings. These features empower kids to unleash their imagination and develop their creativity. Kids can also enjoy a wide variety of fun activities with partner apps like LEGO DUPLO World, Disney Coloring and Toca Boca’s newest apps.

Key Update ④: Promoting Healthy Mobile Habits by Offering Kids Insights Into Their Smartphone Use

Samsung Kids continues to evolve to make it easier for young users to enjoy more fun and educational content. Beginning with One UI 4, Crocro’s Little Friends will welcome kids on the Welcome Board, and their greetings and interactions will differ depending on the situation and as more character actions are added.¹ The newly added partners’ content app card, meanwhile, groups recommended apps together based on category, making it more convenient for users to find apps that they might like.

Cards designed to help users monitor their activity and screen time have also been added. This was done under the assumption that kids, like their parents, would also be curious about their smartphone activity. Now, kids can monitor their activities and screen time together with their parents, or set up their own smartphone usage plan to further develop their autonomy.

Key Update ⑤: Introducing New and Even Friendlier ‘Little Friends’

With the update, Crocro and his ‘Little Friends’ – Samsung Kids’ group of charming and unique characters – have become even friendlier, and now include characters from both the land and the sea. You can meet all six characters in the video below, including new additions like Leo the seal, who likes to collect things from the ocean, and Finn the intelligent dolphin.

With limited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors these days, kids have been using mobile devices more frequently. In light of this trend, it has become even more important for kids to develop good mobile habits and utilize fun and educational content. Going forward, Samsung plans to make Samsung Kids even more enjoyable, and a safer ‘fence’ for the digital world that considers both parents and kids.

“We want Samsung Kids to be a partner as well as a friend to both kids and their parents. We’ll devote more efforts to making sure that users see more of Crocro and his Little Friends, more often,” said Jong-in Lee, Samsung Kids service PO (Project Owner) in Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Communications Business.

1 Welcome Board functions may differ depending on the version of the operating system