A busy work schedule can make it harder to find the time to learn a new skill. A commute, lunch break or quiet evening can still be a chance to take a course, practice a skill or work on a creative project.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series puts many of the tools for those tasks in one easy-to-carry device. A large display, fast performance, long battery life, Galaxy AI, the included S Pen and a selection of creative apps can help you move from learning a new skill to putting it into practice.
Here are six quick tips to help you get more from the Galaxy Tab S12.
The rundown
- Take your learning anywhere with a thin and light design, powerful performance, long battery life and IP68 durability.
- Use Galaxy AI, Gemini Notebook and Multi Window to organize learning materials and create quizzes.
- Turn what you learn into action with the S Pen, keyboard accessories and professional apps.
Quick tip 1: Take your workspace with you
A desktop computer is not necessary for every task. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is only 5.1mm thick and weighs 692g (Wi-Fi model), while the Galaxy Tab S12+ measures 5.3mm thick and weighs 553g (Wi-Fi model). These devices are thin and light enough to carry to work, a coffee shop or a library without adding much weight to your bag.
The large displays give you more room to work with documents, watch lessons, edit photos or review a project. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has a 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, while the Galaxy Tab S12+ has a 12.6-inch panel. These displays support up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Battery life can also give you more freedom away from a power outlet. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra gets up to 23 hours of video playback, and the Galaxy Tab S12+ gets up to 21 hours. These tablets also have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. A portable setup can make it easier to keep working on a project instead of waiting to get back to your main computer.
Quick tip 2: Keep your lesson, notes and research on one screen
A typical lesson can involve notes, research and other information at the same time. The Multi Window feature on the Galaxy Tab S12 series splits the screen into up to three sections, letting you multitask without switching apps. A lesson can play in one section, Samsung Notes can stay open in another and an AI assistant can fill the third. The large display makes this setup much more practical than it would be on a phone.
The setup gives you more room to follow a lesson, research a topic and keep your notes nearby without constantly switching between apps.
Quick tip 3: Use the S Pen to capture ideas
The S Pen gives you another way to capture information. You can write directly on the screen, mark up documents or sketch ideas as they come. Samsung Notes provides a place to keep those ideas, while Note Assist can summarize notes and make information easier to review. A long set of notes becomes much easier to revisit once it's condensed into a shorter summary.
The S Pen can also become useful when it's time to put those ideas into practice. A rough sketch can be the starting point for a design, while handwritten notes can turn into a plan for a personal project.
Quick tip 4: Let AI help you work through what you learn
A large amount of information can become difficult to organize after a few courses or research sessions. The Galaxy Tab S12 series includes AI tools that can help with research, notes and organization. It also includes a six-month trial of Google AI Pro, giving users access to Google’s most capable AI models.
Gemini can help when you need more information on a topic or want more details on something you don't understand. Gemini Notebook can bring notes, images, recordings and files together in one workspace. You can also create summaries, podcasts and quizzes from your information.
Samsung Browser can also help with research by working across open web pages and browsing history. The feature can summarize information across multiple tabs or help surface a page you visited in the past.
Quick tip 5: Put your new skills into practice
A tutorial can teach you the basics, but a real project gives you a chance to put those new skills into practice. The Galaxy Tab S12 series gives you access to apps for photo editing, video, drawing, note-taking and organization.
Adobe Photoshop comes pre-installed on the Galaxy Tab S12 series, so you can edit photos directly on the tablet. The app supports the S Pen and includes AI-powered features such as Generative Fill and Image to Video. Galaxy Tab S12 users are also eligible for four months of free access to the Photoshop mobile plan, including 100 monthly generative credits.
LumaFusion offers video editing tools, while Clip Studio Paint focuses on drawing and digital art. Notability and Goodnotes can help with notes, while Notion provides tools for organizing projects. You do not need every app on the list. The useful part is having different tools available as your interests and needs change.
Quick tip 6: Choose the right accessory for the job
The S Pen is only one of the accessories you can use with your new Galaxy Tab S12. The Pro Keyboard makes the tablet more useful for longer typing sessions. Also, its Galaxy AI Key provides quick access to supported AI assistants. The Book Cover Keyboard Slim offers another option for users who want a keyboard while keeping the tablet easy to position and carry.
Different parts of a project can call for different tools. The S Pen makes sense for handwritten notes and sketching. A keyboard can be more comfortable for working on a long document. The large screen can provide more room for reviewing photos, editing video or working across several apps.
Frequently asked questions
What can you use the Galaxy Tab S12 for?
The Galaxy Tab S12 series can handle many learning and creative tasks, including taking notes, researching topics, editing photos and video, drawing, and organizing projects.
Does the Galaxy Tab S12 come with an S Pen?
Yes. The Galaxy Tab S12 series includes the S Pen, which you can use for handwritten notes, annotations, and drawing.
How can Galaxy AI help with learning?
Galaxy AI features can help summarize notes and organize information. Gemini and Gemini Notebook can also help you work with notes, images, recordings, and files while creating summaries, podcasts, and quizzes.
