{
  "id": 10949213,
  "title": "Samsung reveals next-gen Galaxy Tab tablets and Smart Tag",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/samsung-reveals-next-gen-galaxy-tab-tablets-and-smart-tag",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T12:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-ultra-smart-tag-3-announced"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra tablets, along with the Smart Tag 3 Bluetooth tracker, on Wednesday. Both tablets will be available in October, while the Smart Tag 3 will launch in November. The Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199, while the S12 Ultra begins at $1,399. Both devices feature a 12.6-inch display with a peak brightness of 1,600 nits and a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The S12+ supports 5G connectivity, while the S12 Ultra boasts a larger 14.6-inch screen. Both tablets are protected by Samsung's Armor Aluminum material and are IP68 rated. They come with MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processors, fast charging capabilities, up to 23 hours of video playback, and an S-Pen stylus along with free trials of Photoshop, Google AI Pro, and Notability. The Galaxy Tab S12+ also offers Galaxy AI features, such as Now Nudge and a programmable Galaxy AI key for selecting any AI assistant. The Smart Tag 3, priced at $29.99 or $99.99 for a set of four, is 35% smaller and 33% lighter than its predecessor. It offers an extended range of up to 200 feet for the Compass View and up to 550 days of battery life on default settings. Smart Tag 3 supports both Android and iOS devices.",
  "summary": "Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 tablets and Smart Tag 3 trackers are officially official.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
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      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "How I freed up 15GB on my Samsung Galaxy phone using 3 tools — and why you only need one",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/how-i-freed-up-15gb-on-my-samsung-galaxy-phone-using-3-tools-and-why",
        "published": "2026-09-30T09:00:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "I tested the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra for a week — and it’s the best Android tablet yet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/i-tested-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s12-ultra-for-a-week-and-its-the-best",
        "published": "2026-09-30T12:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I revisited the Galaxy S26 Ultra to discover it's not aging well at all",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/i-revisited-the-galaxy-s26-ultra-to-discover-its-not-aging-well-at-all",
        "published": "2026-09-30T13:30:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}