Top 3 Key Points:
- Pre-registrations for Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 begin on September 17, likely offering Galaxy Tab S10+ and Ultra models.
- Circle to Search, Samsung’s AI-powered search tool, could soon be available on other Android devices.
- Google co-developed Circle to Search, and it may become a standard Android 15 feature.
Samsung is gearing up for one of its final big launches this year, with pre-registrations for the Galaxy Tab S10 series expected to open shortly. According to banners from Samsung India, pre-orders will begin on September 17 and run until September 25. While the banner doesn’t specifically name the Galaxy Tab S10, it’s highly likely based on the visual hints, particularly the notch in the Ultra model for front cameras.
Indian buyers can pre-reserve the tablet for INR 1,000 ($12) and get additional perks worth INR 3,499 ($42). Global sales of the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra are expected to start on September 26, though it’s unclear if other regions will also start pre-orders on the same date.
Restructuring the Galaxy Tab Series
This year, Samsung is expected to make some changes to its tablet lineup, possibly discontinuing the base model of the Galaxy Tab S10 series. Instead, the Galaxy Tab S10+ and the Ultra will take center stage.
Circle to Search May Reach More Devices
Another significant development for Samsung involves its AI tool, Circle to Search. Originally launched with the Galaxy S24 series, this feature quickly became one of the most popular tools in Samsung’s AI suite. However, despite being a standout for Galaxy devices, the feature may soon make its way to non-Samsung Android phones.
Circle to Search is essentially a customized version of Google Lens, a tool co-developed by Samsung and Google. Reports suggest that starting in October, the feature could be available on other Android devices, such as TECNO’s Phantom V Fold 2.
Though this move hasn’t been officially confirmed by Google, history shows that many Pixel-exclusive features eventually become available across the Android ecosystem. This shift could occur with Android 15, set to launch more widely in October.
Samsung’s Investment Might Benefit Competitors
Samsung invested heavily in promoting Circle to Search, spending over a million dollars on advertising campaigns, including one in London’s subway and another using airplanes to create sky art above Cape Town. Despite Samsung’s efforts to popularize the feature, it may now benefit other smartphone makers if Google decides to make Circle to Search available on a broader range of devices.
While Samsung’s contributions may seem unusual, this could help strengthen Google’s AI-powered search features across Android, ultimately benefiting more users.
