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Official unboxing and Key Features of Galaxy foldables, Watch 6 series, and Tab S9 series
Samsung launched its brand new products, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Watch 6 series, and Galaxy Tab S9 series on 26th July at Seoul’s Galaxy Unpacked event. After successfully introducing the gadgets as a part of presenting them to customers in a more precise manner the firm released the official unboxing videos of each product separately in Samsung’s official YouTube channel. It was revealed how the newer products are improved than their predecessors in terms of weight, thickness, and screen size respectively.
Official unboxing of Galaxy Z Fold 5
In the unboxing video of the Galaxy Z Fold 5, the model is 2.4 mm thicker than the previous model with a thickness of 13.4 mm. The model is a 6.1 mm slim foldable which weighs around 253 g. With the 7.6-inch main screen display the users can get a whole visual experience. The video showcases the trio of rear cameras that includes a 12 MP ultra-wide, a 50 MP wide angle, and a 10 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. Both the Fold 5 and Flip 5 outer layers are made of aluminium armour and protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus.
Official unboxing of Galaxy Z Flip 5
The other foldable Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a thickness of 15.1 mm, which is 2 mm less thick than its predecessor. Graphite, Lavender, Mint, and Cream are the colour variants of Flip 5. Four colours grey, yellow, blue, and green will be available exclusively only on Samsung.com. The foldable package includes the SIM card slot ejection pin, a USB Type-C cable, and a quick start guide.
Official unboxing of Galaxy Tab S9 series
The Galaxy Tab S9 series unboxing video includes the trio of the Tab S9 series. Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra have a thickness of 5.9 mm, 5.7 mm, and 5.5 mm and a screen size of 11, 12.4, and 14.6-inch respectively. The tablet holds a magnetic charging track in the back for the S pen. The 2x dynamic AMOLED screen and an IP86 rating will be included in the Tab S9 series.
Official unboxing of Galaxy Watch 6 series
The Galaxy Watch 6 series will have a sapphire crystal display. The base variant includes a sports band and the classic variant features a hybrid eco leather band. The package arrives with a quick user guide and a wireless charger. It emphasises that the new CPU in the wearables provides 18% fast performance.
Samsung has rolled out the April 2024 security patch update for the Galaxy Tab S7 series. It has already rolled out the update in several countries, mainly Europe and Latin America. Now the device is starting to get the update in the US.
Verizon Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 Plus Receiving April 2024 Update in the USA
Notably, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are receiving the update on the Verizon network with the firmware version numbers T878USQS7DXD1 and T978USQS7DXD1, respectively. With the latest update, the device will have proper consistency in terms of performance and security.
For your information, the April 2024 update will bring you more than 40 fixes, of which Google has added 27 that enhance the Android OS functionalities. Along with this, Samsung has also added 17 more fixes that exclusively improve the functioning of the Galaxy devices.
Furthermore, the update could bring some new changes that internally improve the device’s functioning and provide enhancements for performance and stability. Along with this, if you are having any issues while using any of the functionality, you should update the device, as it may address the issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S7 series of devices in the US bound for Verizon, then you should start getting a new update. To do that, go to the software update menu via system settings. If you don’t receive the update yet, then wait for some time, as it takes time to reach every unit.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab A9+ are the latest tables in their lineups. The Korean giant introduced them last year, and both tablet series came with Android 13. Later, they will have already received a major update in the form of Android 14. Now, following the software update policy, both of the devices are getting the April 2024 security patch update.
The locked variants of the Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab A9+ are getting the April 2024 security patch update with the firmware version numbers X218USQS1BXD1 and X818USQS2BXD2, respectively. The Verizon network has received the update for these devices as of writing.
According to the information, the April 2024 security patch is a standard security patch that doesn’t bring any special changes that could impact the experience of the devices, but it will provide some enhancements that could improve the security of the devices.
For your information, the security patch updates may bring some other enhancements that will improve the overall performance and stability of the devices. Apart from this, the update may fix other issues that occurred in the last update for the devices. So, if you are also suffering from any kind of issue, then you should update the Galaxy device to the latest firmware version.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab A9+ devices locked to the Verizon network, then you can now easily update your device to the latest version by going to the software update menu through the system settings.
Finally, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) reached the US. It is the rebranded version of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, initially launched in April 2020. Now the brand is delivering its rebranded (2024) variant in several markets.
Samsung has already introduced this Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) model in Romania and the UK, respectively. And now in the US. Although the brand launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) model in 2022, it was the second generation of the tablet, and now it’s time for the third generation.
Samsung introduced its third-generation Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) in two memory variants in the US, which are as follows with the price:
- 4GB of RAM + 64GB of internal storage, at USD 329
- 4GB of RAM + 128GB of internal storage, at USD 399
Both variants are available in three shades, including Chiffon Pink, Mint, and Oxford Gray. The Korean giants made the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) variant available to purchase in the country exclusively through Amazon. The e-commerce platform is offering an Amazon Gift Card of USD 100 with the tablet, bringing the effective price of the 64GB model to USD 229 and the 128GB model to USD 229.
There are only two differences that come across between the first generation Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024). The first is a powerful and faster processor (Exynos 9611 and Exynos 1280), respectively, and the second is faster connectivity options (Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth 5.3, respectively).
Jumping to the second-generation Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022), which also has two differences as compared to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024), the first is the processor: Snapdragon 720G/732G and Exynos 1280, respectively, and the second is the connectivity options: Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth 5.3, respectively.
The latest Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) features a 10.4-inch LCD along with a refresh rate of 60 Hz and a 2,000 x 1,200 pixel resolution. The camera setup includes an 8MP camera at the rear and a 5MP selfie camera at the front. Powered by a 7,040mAh battery with the support of 15W charging.