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Gboard’s new stylus handwriting feature now available on Pixel and Samsung tablets
Those who own Gboard and have smartphones that can handle styluses are in luck because the app now supports handwriting with a stylus, which will increase efficiency when writing. The ability to write in handwriting on Android tablets is now available on Google’s Gboard. Handwritten writing may be made editable and removable by users using the new “Write in text fields” feature in the Gboard settings. The new functionality gives more editing functions in addition to the previously accessible handwritten keyboard.
Reports from customers whose Gboard software supports handwriting with a stylish style have been surfacing for a few hours now. The capability was first shown on a Google Pixel tablet in a little video that Android specialist Mishaal Rahman (via-9to5google) uploaded on his X platform. With the help of the “stylus handwriting” functionality, you may write with a stylus in Gboard text fields and have your writing converted to digital text. Moreover, you may combine words, create a new line, erase, insert, and choose using gestures.
The clipboard, emojis, translate, and other features may also be easily accessed via the floating toolbar. Check out the features by
- Erase: To delete a letter, word, or phrase, use your stylus to scratch it out.
- Choose: To select a letter, word, or phrase, draw a circle around it.
- Insert: Draw a caret or arrow with your stylus where you want to add new text.
- Join: To insert a space or combine the text before and after the space, draw a vertical line between the
- New line: To move text to a new line, draw down and then left with your stylus.
As per recent reports, tablets running on Android 14 from Pixel and Samsung both have access to the stylish handwriting capability in the most recent Gboard beta version (13.7). Reportedly, it is said that the primary recognition function is precise and easy to use. The translation of words is instantly done by Gboard as they are written, streamlining the writing process.
A floating keyboard toolbar indicates the language you are now using is present, and this also provides quick access to Settings, Try the handwriting demo. Show the on-screen keyboard: Mini floating keyboard, Show clipboard, show translate, and language picker. Though it does allow third-party styluses, the Google Pixel Tablet oddly lacks an official one at this time.
After introducing the One UI 6.1 update to flagship tablets, including the Galaxy Tab S9 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series, the fan edition tablets have also started getting the new update. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ are starting to get the UI 6.1 update.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ were spotted getting new updates in Europe and South Korea. More specifically, in South Korea, the update is spotted for the Wi-Fi variant, which is coming with the firmware version numbers X510XXU3BXE1 and X610XXU3BXE1, respectively.
Meanwhile, in Europe, the 5G variant of these devices is getting a new update with the firmware version number X*16BXXU3BXDG, respectively. For the Wi-Fi variant, the update is coming with the firmware version number X*10XXU3BXE1.
The One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy Tab S9 FE devices doesn’t bring any AI features, but even after that, the update provides some significant changes for the tablets. With the latest update, there are several new features, like copy and paste from one image to another, more accurate image clipping, and multiple customization features related to lock screen, alarm, calendar, and many more.
If you want to take advantage of new features, then you can now update your Galaxy Tab S9 FE series device to the latest version by following some simple steps: go to the system settings, then tap on the software update menu. If the update is available, tap on the download button, but some time it takes time to reach every unit, so you have to wait for some time.
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Samsung has rapidly distributed the April 2024 security patch update for its eligible Galaxy devices, but due to the long list of devices, the company is still not successful in distributing the update to all the devices at the same time. Now, with the latest development, Samsung has started rolling out the update for the Galaxy Tab A8.
Notably, the Galaxy Tab A8 series has started receiving the April 2024 security patch update in South Korea and in several European countries. More specifically, the Wi-Fi and LTE models of the Galaxy Tab A8 are getting the update with the firmware version numbers X200XXS3DXD5 and X205NKOS3DXD5, respectively, in South Korea. Meanwhile, the European units of the Galaxy Tab A8 LTE and Galaxy Tab A8 Wi-Fi are getting the update with the firmware version numbers X205XXS3DXD5 and X200XXS3DXD5, respectively.
The April 2024 security patch update doesn’t bring any new features or changes for your tablet, but it will provide you with a bunch of security enhancements that will surely provide some extra protection against external threats.
It is worth noticing that the Galaxy Tab A8 tables are receiving the first update after One UI 6.0, so if, after the installation of the major update, you are facing any type of issue, then the latest security patch update may help you get rid of that issue.
If you are using the Galaxy Tab A8 device in South Korea or any European country, then you should update your device to the latest update by simply going to the software update menu from the system settings.
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Galaxy Tab S10 Series may be delayed, but rumored to be released alongside the Galaxy S25 phones
Samsung doesn’t follow a specific timeframe for introducing its flagship lineup of devices; for instance, the Galaxy Tab S8 series was launched in March 2022, while the Galaxy Tab S9 was launched in August 2023. There is almost a five-month gap in between, so the next Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra could be available with the Galaxy S25 series.
For the performance enhancement, Samsung is confused as to when it will provide which process for the Galaxy Tab S10 series. As Qualcomm officially takes the wraps off its Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus, it may face another issue as Qualcomm could unveil its Gen 4 processor in October. Along with this, it is unclear if the less expensive Galaxy Tab S10 and Galaxy Tab S10 Plus will launch next to the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra.
According to some reports, the Korean giant is planning to introduce the dual chipset strategy with the Galax S25 series devices. It is expected that some models will feature the Exynos variant while the Snapdragon processor will power others. Some rumors also claim that the Exynos 2500 could be rolled out in two versions: one equipped with an Octa-core CPU cluster and the other equipped with a 10-core cluster.
The 10-core cluster equipped with Exynos 2500 could be specially tailor-made for the tablets, maybe for the Galaxy Tab S10 series. If that turns out to be true, then it will be more cost-effective, and the user may get the next flagship table at a low price.
However, if Samsung uses its in-house processor, the Exynos 2500, then it may not provide certain weight to the competition in Apple’s upcoming m3 chipset-powered iPad Pro lineup. Due to all these factors, the company may take time to release its next premium flagship tablet.