Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition in the US. This tablet, a similar variant of Tab A9+, is designed for kids with safer protocols, making technology safe for them and allowing them to learn and grow.
It features an 11″ display and comes along with a kid-safe and ergonomic puffy Cover that provides camera protection and shockproof protection. Samsung also offers three Crayo-Pen styluses in different colors, including red, yellow, and blue, two interchangeable pen tethers, and a built-in hands-free stand.
The tablet comes preloaded with the Samsung Kids app that offers various functionalities and safety protocols for parents. Parents will have the ability to create separate profiles for their children, set specific screen time limits, restrict access to certain apps, block social media sites, and monitor their children’s online activities.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition Specifications:
- 11″ (1920 x 1200 pixels) WQXGA LCD screen, 90Hz refresh rate
- Up to 2.2 GHz Octa-core processor
- 64GB storage, expandable memory with microSD
- Android OS
- pre-loaded with Samsung Kids app
- 8MP rear camera; 5MP front-facing camera
- Quad Speakers, Dolby Atmos
- 5G SA/NSA (optional), Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 168.7 x 257.1 x 6.9mm; Weight: 480g
- 7,040mAh battery with 15W adaptive fast charging
- Accessories: Shockproof Puffy Cover, three Crayo-Pen styluses (red, yellow, and blue colors), two interchangeable pen tethers, built-in hands-free stand
Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition comes in a Graphite colorway and with a range of case colors to choose from, including Blue, Red, and Yellow.
It is priced at USD 269 (Rs. 22,536 approx.) and is available for purchase online at Samsung.com, BestBuy.com, and Amazon.com. It will be available for in-store purchase starting on August 11, 2024, at Samsung Experience Stores and Best Buy.
The company also confirmed the availability of Verizon’s 5G edition of the tablet later this month.
Regarding the launch, Drew Blackard, Vice President of Mobile Product Management, said,
The Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition is designed to provide a space for children to use technology safely, while also providing them the room to learn, grow, create, stream, and explore. Parents can even create profiles for their children and personalize their settings – for a user experience that is loved by kids and trusted by parents.