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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S4 brings relevance back to Android tablets

Finally, a new premium Android tablet!

Published

August 2, 2018

Marvin Velasco

With smartphones getting larger and laptops becoming more powerful, it’s getting increasingly difficult to find a place for tablets in our everyday workflow. Although iPads continue to hold a sizable market share and are the go-to options for lightweight entertainment and productivity, tablets in general have mostly been set aside.

On the Android end, the only company releasing high-end tablets is Samsung. It’s been over a year since the premium Galaxy Tab S3 came out; now we’re finally seeing the successor, the Galaxy Tab S4.

The timing is unusual, considering that the Galaxy Note 9 will be launched exactly one week from now. Still, Samsung seems focused on presenting the Galaxy Tab S4 as a reliable and relevant mobile device.

They even made a complete unboxing and hands-on video for it:

https://youtu.be/ufAuTtB5mV4

The Galaxy Tab S4 looks like your typical Android tablet, complete with a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display and 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution (that’s an aspect ratio of 16:10). Of course, it comes with Samsung’s signature S Pen, albeit much larger than what you’d find inside a Galaxy Note smartphone.

To prove its label as an entertainment device, there are four speakers on board with Dolby Atmos support. For productivity, you can purchase a separate Book Cover Keyboard so you can type a lot faster.

It’s not just a keyboard accessory, however; attaching it to the tablet enables Samsung’s DeX feature, which offers a PC-like experience when using a wireless mouse. We first saw DeX on Samsung’s flagship smartphones, but seeing it here makes a lot more sense.

Specs-wise, we’re looking at the equivalent of a 2017 flagship phone: a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of memory, and 64GB or 256GB of expandable storage. A decent 7300mAh battery (compatible with fast charging) powers the hardware, and both the Bixby virtual assistant and iris scanning for secured logins are available.

It has only one USB-C port and the home button with the fingerprint scanner has been removed, but fortunately, the 3.5mm audio port is still around. The Galaxy Tab S4 also settles for Android 8.1 Oreo even though Android P is just around the corner.

Shipping begins on August 10, which is a day after the Galaxy Note 9 launch. Prices are US$ 650 for the 64GB storage variant and US$ 750 for the 256GB model. There are two colors available: black and gray.

Gaming

Call of Duty drops the PlayStation 4 starting with its next game

Is this the beginning of the end for the PlayStation 4?

Published

May 8, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

When can we declare that a console is officially dead? Is it as soon as the launch of the next generation? Is it when games no longer come out on the console? Recently, Call of Duty has confirmed that the next game will not be available anymore on the PlayStation 4, which presents an important question: Is the PlayStation 4 officially dead?

Call of Duty is one of the most persistent gaming franchises today. The last entry, Black Ops 7, is still available for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Both consoles were launched over twelve years ago. (If that doesn’t make you old, the current generation was launched almost six years ago.)

As such, the franchise is one of the last stalwarts keeping the past generation alive. This week, Call of Duty, via a post on X, confirmed that the next game will not arrive on the PlayStation 4. Presumably, this also means the Xbox One.

Not sure where this one started, but it’s not true. The next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4.

— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) May 4, 2026

Currently, we don’t have details about the upcoming game yet. But a new entry is confirmed to arrive later this year.

With the departure of the Call of Duty franchise, it’s fair to ask what will become of the old generation moving forward. Over the years, developers have started shying away from the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Since the franchise still maintains a steady fan base today, a lot of PlayStation 4 users might be forced to make an upgrade to play the latest entry.

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TCL CSOT Unveils ‘APEX Pixel’ innovations at SID Display Week 2026

Breakthroughs in display technologies

Published

May 7, 2026

GadgetMatch

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

Pushing the boundaries of display physics, TCL CSOT has officially launched its APEX Pixel framework at SID Display Week 2026.

This unified innovation path targets the microscopic architecture of pixels across FMM OLED, Inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED, and LCD panels to redefine clarity, power efficiency, and color volume.

The Super Pixel revolution

The highlight of the showcase is the Super Pixel technology for mobile FMM OLEDs.

By increasing sub-pixel density by roughly 1.8%, TCL CSOT has achieved sharpness comparable to WQHD standards while slashing power consumption by 25%.

Key mobile prototypes on display include:

6.9-inch Ultra-Clarity Display: Features a 2608×1200 resolution with a 0.5mm top bezel
165Hz High-Refresh Panel: Utilizes a Real RGB layout to boost motion smoothness by 40% over standard 120Hz screens
Ultra-Low Power 8T LTPO: A 420PPI powerhouse that reduces SoC power draw by a quarter.

IJP OLED and the Tri-Fold Future

TCL CSOT continues to lead the transition toward Inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED.

By utilizing the world’s first 8.6-generation IJP line, the company has debuted a 28-inch Foldable and Portable IJP OLED Monitor.

This “Real Stripe” RGB display features a tri-fold design that expands from a 16-inch footprint to a 28-inch workspace.

IJP OLED allows for larger light-emitting areas, occupying 50% to 60% of the pixel. This leads to a significantly enhanced luminous efficiency compared to traditional evaporation methods.

RGBC: The New Standard for LCD

For large-scale cinema experiences, TCL CSOT introduced RGBC Four-Color Technology.

By adding a Cyan sub-pixel to the traditional RGB matrix, the 85-inch WHVA Ultra LCD TV achieves a staggering 131% of the BT.2020 color gamut.

This hardware-level shift allows for more saturated hues and finer resolution rendering that traditional three-color pixels cannot replicate.

Through APEX Pixel, TCL CSOT is no longer just chasing size, but perfecting the very atoms of the digital image.

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iPhone 17 is the best-selling phone of 2026 so far

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 series didn’t make the top ten list.

Published

May 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

With more than a quarter of the year done and dusted, it’s time to figure out which smartphone has taken the early lead in the charts. According to the numbers, it can’t get any clearer. The iPhone 17 is currently dominating the charts.

According to Counterpoint Research, the bestselling smartphone in the world as of the first quarter is the base iPhone 17. The model took 6 percent of the global share in unit sales. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro took the second and third spots, respectively. Only a bit surprisingly, Apple rounded out its quarter with the iPhone 16 taking the number 6 slot.

The stranger thing is Samsung’s presence on this list. The South Korean brand took five spots on the top 10 list. However, none of them are of the Galaxy S26 series. All of them are from the Galaxy A series: in order, Galaxy A07 4G, A17 5G, A56, A36, and A17 4G. (The Galaxy S26 series narrowly missed the top 10.)

That makes nine. The final spot was taken by the Xiaomi Redmi A5.

Going only by the last two paragraphs, you’ll likely assume that the midrange market is rightfully dominating the charts in the months following the Christmas season. However, the iPhone 17’s dominance confirms that Apple has not lost its stride.

Plus, with the iPhone 17e only just having launched, Apple might continue its run well into 2026.