So, whether it’s through cutting-edge smart home devices, Samsung’s technology helps individuals to stay ahead, boost productivity and live their best lives effortlessly. Some of Samsung’s products that are able to empower users to live smarter and more convenient lives include the M8 Smart Monitor, Neo QLED, Music Frame, Bespoke Washer Dryer, Bespoke Fridge, WindFree, Odyssey Gaming Monitor and Galaxy Tab. The company’s ground-breaking innovations help to unlock the genius within individuals by offering seamless experiences, enhanced productivity and effortless integration into daily lives.

Samsung is now integrating AI into its SmartThings platform and various devices to create a more intelligent and personalised user experience. Some examples of Samsung’s AI-powered devices include:

• Neo QLED 8K – Samsung Smart TVs come with a Built-in SmartThings Hub that lets you take charge of your home and life. Connect your smart devices, optimise energy efficiency, enhance your daily routine and more, all from your Samsung Smart TV.
• Bespoke AI Laundry Combo – is able to determine optimal wash and dry cycles based on load, fabric as well as soil level.
• Samsung Vision AI – can transform screens into smart companions that enhance entertainment, simplify interactions and integrate into connected lifestyles.

Seamless Ecosystem: Bringing Interconnectedness & Ease of Use Between Various Devices

Samsung’s “seamless ecosystem” is essentially interconnectedness and ease of use between its various devices, enabling users to seamlessly switch tasks, share content and control devices across platforms with features like Multi Control and app continuity. App Continuity allows you to seamlessly control all of your connected Galaxy devices, such as your mobile phone, tablet and Galaxy Buds.

These interconnected devices are designed to work together, allowing users to seamlessly switch between their phone, tablet, monitors as well as other smart devices including Smart TVs and home appliances. This process allows Samsung’s products to be integrated into a cohesive ecosystem which leads to greater convenience, where devices work together to simplify tasks.

Samsung is invested in smart innovation, particularly through AI and its SmartThings platform which aims to create a seamless, personalised and connected smart home ecosystem across various devices and appliances. A Samsung connected home, powered by SmartThings, offers convenience, security and energy efficiency, allowing you to control your home’s appliances, lighting and security systems remotely, with features like voice control and personalised routines. This AI-driven feature has the ability to control and monitor devices from anywhere.

Samsung’s SmartThings platform serves as the central hub for connecting and controlling a wide range of smart devices, including home appliances, TVs, wearables and more. With this incredible app, you can now control and manage your smart home devices, including Samsung appliances, from your phone or tablet. Also, with SmartThings Energy, users can effortlessly monitor and manage their connected devices and appliances in one place, gaining deeper insights into their overall energy consumption, helping them lower their energy bill.

Elevate your Productivity with Samsung Connected Devices

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Series is designed to help you achieve higher business productivity. This series includes the addition of Galaxy AI,^[1] which brings productivity, communication and creative capabilities based on artificial intelligence.

And, paired with the optional keyboard cases, the tablets transform into laptops, with Samsung DeX providing a PC-like experience to access your mobile apps. You can also connect the Galaxy Tab S10 devices to a monitor or TV and run DeX on that larger screen while continuing to use your tablet at the same time. The Galaxy Tab S10 line-up packs plenty of other features that can help you turbocharge your work.

In addition, with M8 Smart Monitor – everything you need is right on your screen. This Smart Monitor allows you to watch, work and chat – all without connecting a separate PC. Your favourite content, productivity and video call apps are built-in for a simpler and more stylish desk setup that’s a joy to use every time. You can now experience PC-less productivity with Smart Monitor which allows you to also browse the web, edit documents and work on projects. With the new Workmode feature, you can also remotely access another PC, use Microsoft 365 programs and even connect to Samsung mobile devices with Samsung DeX for seamless working.

Quality & Design: Samsung’s Home Products Designed to be Functional & Stylish.

Samsung home appliances are known for their sleek, minimalist “Flat Design” aesthetic, offering a range of innovative and elegant appliances that embody modern kitchen design trends. “Flat Design” Philosophy is Samsung’s approach to home appliance design which emphasises a minimalist aesthetic, creating a seamless and uncluttered look.

Some examples of Samsung’ sleek features can be found in its Refrigerators. The two doors of some refrigerators appear as if they were crafted from a single sheet of metal, with minimal dispensers integrated into the doors.

Samsung’s Bespoke range also focuses on customisation of colours and configurations to suit individual style and space needs. These sleek designs and, high-performing products also blend aesthetics with high-tech features. Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs, for example are designed to be sleek and modern, complementing any home environment. Also, these TVs are designed to be energy efficient, contributing to a more sustainable lifestyle. The innovation Neo QLED technology combined with Samsung’s AI processors contribute to a “better life” in terms of entertainment and beyond.

The company has also put great emphasis on functionality, quality and reliability. While prioritising aesthetics, Samsung also ensures that its appliances are highly functional and reliable and these include a wide range of home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, cooking appliances and dishwashers. Samsung appliances are known for their quality and reliability. The effortless pairing of The Frame and Music Frame elevates the home and achieve a sense of elegance.

Samsung’s Music Frame is a unique device where style meets sound. Extending The Frame’s design concept, the new speaker also adopts a frame-like design with an exclusive pure-white Frame Bezel. The panel allows for the insertion of photos or favourite artworks, serving both as a unique desktop display and as a wall decoration for the living room, catering to various home styles. Wave goodbye to messy wires and replace it with the semi-transparent optical cable that can seamlessly integrate into the home, eliminating unwanted clutter.

Samsung’s “Future Focus” emphasises AI, sustainability and creates a better future

The company is always pushing the envelope in innovation, constantly creating new ways to make life smarter and more efficient. Samsung’s “Future Focus” emphasises AI, sustainability and creating a better future through innovative technologies and products, with a vision to inspire the world and contribute to social prosperity.

Samsung therefore sees AI as the next major technological paradigm shift, aiming to make everyday life more convenient, enjoyable and sustainable. The company is busy developing AI-powered solutions across various domains, including information systems, multimedia creation and everyday tasks. Some of the examples include AI assistant which manages tasks and provides information through natural conversations. This AI assistant is called Bixby, a virtual assistant that can follow voice commands, manage settings control the camera and access Samsung-specific features. It’s available on a wide range of Samsung devices, including phones, tablets and foldables. 

Over the last few years, Samsung has re-affirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on energy and resource-efficient products and technologies. In its efforts, the company aims to create a culture of everyday sustainability, engaging the younger generation of employees through initiatives like the Samsung Future Generation Lab.

Specific sustainability goals include transitioning to 100% renewable energy, incorporating recycled materials and eliminating plastics in packaging. In addition, the DX Division (Device eXperience) aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and the entire company by 2050.

^[1] Terms & Conditions Apply. Galaxy AI features by Samsung will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices.

The immersive displays of the Galaxy Tab S9 series are the ideal backdrop for any project. With Multi Window,^[i] up to three apps can display as an organized grid of easily adjustable windows. Do research in a browser, reference an image from Samsung Gallery and sketch out ideas in Samsung Notes, all simultaneously in one view. Or with Pop-Up View, apps can be viewed as floating windows while still showing the full home screen.

When travelling or working on the go, Galaxy Tab S9 series’ Book Cover Keyboard^[ii] and DeX Mode^[iii] can simulate a desktop experience with maximum tablet portability. The Book Cover Keyboard’s adjustable angles and backlit keypad feel like a lightweight PC. Meanwhile, DeX Mode has an easy-to-follow cursor, flexible window resizing and positioning, and Second Screen^[iv] capabilities to mirror or extend the PC screen to tablet. In a Google Meet^[v] call, collaborate more easily by sharing the screen and co-editing a live Samsung Notes document at the same time.

For every stroke of genius that comes to mind the Galaxy S Pen. Offering a pen-on-paper-like experience, Galaxy Tab S9 series and S Pen are now both IP68 rated for water and dust resistance, opening up more possibilities for where users can capture and express their ideas. The S Pen can also write in search bars, browsers and app stores, and new bidirectional charging ensures it gets power no matter which way it faces when in its cradle. Users can upgrade to the S Pen Creator Edition^[vi] for an even more premium experience. The S Pen Creator Edition is designed with textured material for a comfortable grip and a wider tilt angle that makes creating more intuitive. Two types of pen-tips are also available, a hard type for natural drawing experiences and a soft type for paper-like writing experiences.

Designed to inspire spontaneous productivity as well as enhance creativity, the Galaxy Tab S9 series is a powerhouse for creative portfolios with new and enhanced apps for every personal passion. Fan-favorite GoodNotes^[vii] offers a new note-taking and journaling experience on Android for the first time, launching exclusively for Galaxy tablet users. Plus, notes created in GoodNotes on all platforms can easily be shared and co-edited simultaneously.

The pro-level LumaFusion^[viii] video editing app makes work easy when creating sharable content. Images and videos — even large files — taken on your Galaxy smartphone camera can be easily shared to Galaxy Tab S9 series with Quick Share.^[ix] LumaFusion takes full advantage of Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s expansive screen to ensure editing videos is precise.

Clip Studio Paint^[x] has been transformed into a streamlined tablet interface for drawing, painting and more. Meanwhile, ArcSite^[xi] empowers designers and professionals by transforming their creative vision into meticulously crafted 2D CAD blueprints, comprehensive site plans, and accurate estimates. Through close collaboration with Google to optimize large screen experiences, users can benefit from partner apps to easily complete tasks and turn ideas into reality on the Galaxy Tab S9 series.

The series comes in two colors, Beige and Graphite,^[xii] and three sizes: 14.6-inch on Tab S9 Ultra, 12.4-inch on Tab S9+, and 11-inch on Tab S9.^[xii]

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[i] Certain applications may not support multi-tasking.

[ii] Book Cover Keyboard sold separately. The product is available for Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9. Product design may vary by model. Features and keyboard layout may vary by model or type of language. Backlit feature available only on Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Book Cover Keyboard by pressing Fn + F12.

[iii] Availability may vary by device. Samsung DeX supported on selected Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

[iv] Second Screen requires PCs with Wireless Display and Windows 10 v.2004 or later.

[v] Google Meet available for download at Google Play. Google Meet is a trademark of Google LLC.

[vi] Sold separately. Availability and timing may vary by market.

[vii] GoodNotes app requires separate download and comes with a 1-year free full version. Once the free full version period ends, an additional purchase is required for continuous use. The terms of service may vary by country and region.

[viii] LumaFusion app requires separate purchase and download. Terms of service may vary by country and region.

[ix] Quick Share between Galaxy devices available with the following OS: smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or later, PCs running Windows 10 or later. Requires Samsung Account and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection.

[x] Clip Studio Paint app comes pre-installed in select markets. Clip Studio Paint app can be downloaded from the Galaxy Store and comes with a free 6-month trial for first-time users. Once the free trial period ends, paid subscription to a monthly usage plan is required for continuous use. Terms of service may vary by country and region.

[xi] ArcSite app requires separate purchase and download from Galaxy Store. Terms of service may vary by country and region.

[xii] Colors may vary by market and carrier.

[xiii] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S9’s screen size is 11-inch in the full rectangle and 10.9-inch with accounting for the rounded corners, Galaxy Tab S9+ ‘s screen size is 12.4-inch in the full rectangle and 12.4-inch with accounting for the rounded corners, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s screen size is 14.6-inch in the full rectangle and 14.5-inch with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

Samsung is committed to delivering the most up-to-date mobile experience to as many Galaxy users as possible. That’s why Samsung announced that One UI 4.1, which first debuted alongside the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, will be available on a wide range of Galaxy devices, bringing the latest Galaxy innovations to more users.

Starting with the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3, the software update will include the Galaxy S21 series,¹ Galaxy A series and Tab S7 FE. The update will extend to even more Galaxy devices, including the S20 series,² Z Fold,³ Z Flip,⁴ Note series,⁵ S10 series,⁶ A series and Tab S series.

Read on to learn more about One UI 4.1 and some of the new features Galaxy users can enjoy.

Collaborate and Connect from Anywhere with Google Duo Live Sharing

No matter where you are in the world, you can stay connected with the Google Duo⁷ app on your Galaxy device. With Google Duo live sharing feature, you can share your screen with friends to view photos in Gallery together and relive your cherished memories, even when you’re far apart.⁸ You can also share your browser screen and collaborate on Samsung Notes while you’re on a video call — great for planning a trip with your friends or for taking productive notes during that important meeting.⁹

Reclaim Control of Your Images with Object Eraser

Sometimes, a great photo can be ruined by background objects, people, shadows or reflections, but you might not realise until after the picture is taken. With the more enhanced Object eraser, you can now easily remove not only distracting objects in the background, but also shadows thrown on the subject or even reflections on the windows. Simply tap the ‘Erase shadows’ or ‘Erase reflections’ button when you want to remove them from a photo, and Object eraser will handle the rest.¹¹

¹ Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G and S21 FE 5G.

² Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE 5G.

³ Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Fold 5G, Fold.

⁴ Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Z Flip.

⁵ Galaxy Note20, Note20 Ultra, Note10+ 5G, Note10+.

⁶ Galaxy S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G.

⁷ Google Duo is a trademark of Google LLC. Live sharing host is available to Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series users at time of launch and will be provided to other Galaxy device users with Android 12 OS at a later date. Participants may need to upgrade to the latest Google Duo app to use live sharing. Google Duo app availability may vary by market. Requires optimal network connection.

⁸ Current sharable apps during Google Duo video calls are Google Arts & Culture, Google Maps, Jamboard, Samsung Notes, Samsung Gallery and YouTube.

⁹ Google Duo supports QHD resolution for up to 4 people connected simultaneously.

¹⁰ Expert RAW app availability is currently limited to S21 Ultra and S22 series. Samsung Members notified Expert RAW will become available on Galaxy Z Fold3 in April 2022 and Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note20 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold2 later in this year.

¹¹ The ‘Erase shadows’ and ‘Erase reflections’ features are only supported on Galaxy S10 series and the newer devices. Even if both shadows and reflections are detected in a photo, only one eraser effect can be applied.

¹² Eligible users can try Grammarly Premium free for 90 days.

Featuring an impressively big 10.5-inch screen, remarkably slim bezel size and a signature design that evokes the Tab S series, Galaxy Tab A8 has been designed to ensure that everything you see and do with your device is enhanced. Galaxy Tab A8’s immersive viewing experience is bolstered by its quad-speaker with Dolby Atmos^®, along with the Multi-Active Window feature, perfect for video calling and more.

What’s more, Galaxy Tab A8 also offers interactive educational content through the Samsung Kids feature, which is bolstered by convenient parental controls for safe, engaging learning environments both at-home and on-the-go. With Galaxy Tab A8, you can enjoy captivating portable device experiences that match your everyday lifestyle.

Take a look at the infographic below to learn more.

When it’s time to binge a new series, get to the next level in your favourite game or video chat with friends and family back home, Tab A7 builds on Samsung’s long legacy of delivering devices that meet everyone’s unique needs, lifestyles, and budgets. By combining powerful performance with features like Dolby Atmos® surround sound and a stunning display, Tab A7 offers a first-rate entertainment experience ideal for everyone.

Made to Entertain

Compact and sleek, the Galaxy Tab A7 features a beautiful design that combines simplicity with sophistication – and was made to entertain. Its large 10.4”¹ display is perfect for gaming, late-night streaming, and seamless multi-tasking — and its thin, symmetric bezel provides a more balanced view from every angle. With an ultra-widescreen landscape mode, you can relax with a cinematic viewing experience, or connect with friends and family over a video call at the convenience and comfort of your home. Best of all, these features come in a slim profile. At just 7mm thin, Tab A7’s lightweight, premium metal design is highly portable and can fit into any bag with ease.

Tab A7’s new quad-speaker system elevates your entertainment experience even more. Now with surround sound by Dolby Atmos®, four speakers ensure your movies, music, and shows are livelier and more exciting than ever—as if you’re in the centre of the action. The high-definition WUXGA+ display makes every viewing experience on Tab A7 vivid and dynamic, whether you’re watching a movie or hopping on a video conference for work. And thanks to a 5MP front-facing landscape-oriented camera, you’ll never have to reposition your tablet when you receive a video call.

The Galaxy Experience

Tab A7 works harmoniously with the rest of the Galaxy ecosystem to elevate your downtime and deliver an effortless experience across devices. Simply pair your phone to receive mobile notifications straight to your tablet, and easily make calls or receive messages. Connect your Samsung account to switch seamlessly between apps on other Samsung devices, or instantly send photos, videos, and files to friends and family nearby with Easy Share. Tab A7 also works perfectly with your Samsung TV, so you can use your device’s Media Panel to easily control video on the screen. And with Auto Hotspot, Tab A7 lets you stay connected on the go by tethering to your other devices—all without having to touch your phone. Plus, facial recognition means you don’t have to worry about your device getting in the wrong hands.

Configured for powerful performance, Tab A7 brings that same seamless experience right to your device. With a Qualcomm® Snapdragon 662 processor, an upgraded 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of built-in storage, Tab A7 lets you do—and store—more of the things you love. Tab A7 can handle a variety of tasks at once, whether you’re multitasking between different apps, or diving deeper into your favourite game. And with a long-lasting, binge-ready 7040mAh battery, you can spend more time focusing on the content you enjoy most—and charge your tablet in just minutes with Samsung’s Fast Charging.²

Availability

Galaxy Tab A7 will be available from 9 November 2020, starting at just R4,999. Purchase the tablet in Dark Grey through Samsung Online Store and all major retailers. Shoppers who purchase Tab A7 also receive 50% off the Book Cover Case from now until 31 December 2020.

Galaxy Tab A7 Product Specifications

[1] Measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
[2] Actual charging speed may also vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions, and other factors.