Galaxy Tab S11 with new Samsung DeX unlocks true multitasking potential

The Galaxy Tab S11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra are Samsung's latest flagship tablets. Both devices have brighter screens, thinner and lighter bodies, and faster performance. They also feature the new S Pen with a hexagonal design. Combined with the new hardware, the new version of Samsung DeX unlocks true multitasking potential on these new tablets.

The Galaxy Tab S11 and the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra run Android 16 and One UI 8.0. The new software includes a new version of Samsung DeX that is based on Google's Desktop Mode (debuted with Android 16). It brings two new multitasking features that improve productivity on the tablets: Extend Mode and Virtual Workspaces.

The Extend Mode feature in the enhanced Samsung DeX allows you to connect the tablet to an external screen and turn them into a dual-screen setup. You can run DeX on both the screens (tablet and external monitor/TV) for a more intuitive and PC-like multitasking experience. You can also switch app windows between two screens. It is great for instances where you are writing something on one screen and referencing data from a document or website on another screen.

The new DeX also lets you create four separate virtual workspaces. You can use them for different workflows. For example, you can have one workspace for your work, one for media consumption, and another for your personal creative projects.

You can also switch between the regular One UI tablet interface and Samsung DeX on the Tab S11's screen with just a swipe down on the taskbar.

DeX was already a great productivity tool for when you need a desktop-like UI. Now, with the addition of these two new features, it brings you a true multitasking experience even when you don't have an actual PC nearby.