New Galaxy Tabs Get Longer Security, But Less Frequent Updates

Last week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S10 series, featuring two models: the Tab S10+ and the Tab S10 Ultra. These tablets come with a big promise—seven years of Android version upgrades and security patches. This is a first in the Android tablet market, setting a new standard. However, Samsung has kept a less favorable practice from previous models. They only plan to release these security updates every three months, unlike their smartphones which get monthly updates.

You might be wondering, why the difference? Well, Samsung has a history of treating tablets differently than smartphones when it comes to updates. The new Tab S10 series follows this pattern. They've listed the Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra under 'Current Models For Quarterly Security Updates' on their official website. This means one update every three months. Let's think about this. Monthly updates for smartphones make sense because phones are more frequently targeted by malware. But tablets? They're not immune either. So, it would be great if Samsung could step up and give tablets the same treatment. Despite this, the seven-year commitment is still impressive. It's the best we've seen in the industry. If you're planning to buy a Tab S10, you might want to hurry. Supplies are already running low.

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