So far, South Park’s 27th season has had one clear goal: to provoke Donald Trump into a tantrum. Every episode has managed to pick on a new and different facet of his authoritarian rule – the silencing of his media critics, his use of Ice agents as an intimidation tactic – while simultaneously telling everyone what a tiny penis he has.

So the anticipation levels were off the charts for this week’s episode, entitled Wok Is Dead, which promised to take on Trump’s tariff policy. And in fairness it did do this, but only in a couple of scenes where a Chinese character with an uncomfortably Mickey Rooney-esque accent complained about them. The rest of the episode just settled for a bunch of jokes about Labubu dolls, as well as calling Donald Trump “Satan” as many times as it feasibly could.

For the most part, Wok Is Dead found itself split in two. The bulk of the episode was taken up with a very traditional South Park storyline about a cultural fad pushed to extremes. Everyone at South Park Elementary has become obsessed with Labubu dolls, a line of vaguely creepy collectible plush dolls sold in mystery boxes. In real life, the Labubu craze has been ramped up to the level of fidget spinners and loom bands before them, prompting the market to be flooded with a rush of carelessly manufactured fakes that potentially pose a danger to children.

In the world of South Park, however, the dolls prompt satanic rituals, with children sacrificing poultry and summoning plagues in their desire to find ever-rarer dolls, much to the dismay of Jesus, who is serving as the school counsellor. And that’s about it for that particular storyline. It’s South Park by numbers: find something newly popular, mock it for 20 minutes, and then go home.

But that isn’t why people have been watching South Park in record numbers this year. No, they’re doing that because of how nakedly aggressive the show has been towards Trump. And this week it chose to achieve this by having as many characters as possible repeat the line: “Donald Trump is fucking Satan.”

This is for two reasons. First, throughout the season it has been evident that the cartoon Donald Trump has literally been having sexual intercourse with the devil, who makes a reappearance after his dalliance with Saddam Hussein in the South Park movie. Second, maybe the writers just wanted to call Trump “Satan” a bunch of times.

In essence, this was South Park pulling the same trick it did with its controversial 2005 episode Trapped in the Closet, in which Tom Cruise locked himself inside a cupboard while everyone around him repeatedly stated: “Tom Cruise won’t come out of the closet.” On one hand, Tom Cruise was literally inside a closet. On the other, it was winking at unproven rumours about his sexuality.

However, Trapped in the Closet had a grander aim, which was to describe the opaque beliefs of Scientologists. And it worked. Not only was it one of the best episodes of South Park ever made, but it changed the way the world talks about Scientology.

Meanwhile, the aim of Wok Is Dead (aside from showing its disdain for Labubu dolls) seems to be to call Donald Trump Satan. Which, compared with the anger and specificity of the episodes preceding it, feels a little lazy. From everything we know about Trump, it feels like the jabs that land the hardest are the ones that undermine his ego, which is why he expends so much effort responding to claims about the size of his hands. Meanwhile, comparing him to Satan – the all-powerful embodiment of evil – feels as if it might actually be taken as a compliment.

Still, the payoff to everybody saying “Donald Trump is fucking Satan” so often is that Satan is now pregnant with Donald Trump’s butt baby, which is bound to play out in future episodes somehow.

If you’re a fan of South Park, then Wok Is Dead’s scattershot cultural satire will have more than passed muster. But for those of us who have been tuning in to watch Trey Parker and Matt Stone take down Trump, it represents the first disappointment of the season. Perhaps it’s a blip, but this week’s episode suggests that Parker and Stone are starting to run low on ammunition, and want to broaden their horizons away from Trump in future episodes.

Still, if that’s the case, the outcome would be a regular South Park season, and there are many worse things than that.

Galaxy Tab S11 series delivers the latest Galaxy AI features and a more powerful Samsung DeX experience — thin and light tablets designed for effortless productivity

• Advanced AI and redesigned S Pen: One UI 8 enables more natural and intuitive interactions, while a redesigned S Pen offers improved comfort and control for both writing and drawing, enabling users to experience next level of creativity and productivity
• Smarter multitasking with Samsung DeX: New Extended Mode transforms your Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and an external monitor into a true dual-screen setup, while users can create up to four customizable workspaces for different needs.
• Slim and powerful: With a 3nm processor and Samsung’s thinnest tablet design yet, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra delivers fast, smooth performance in a portable form.

Samsung Electronics today announced the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S11, delivering its most intelligent and advanced tablet experience yet. Powered by the latest Galaxy AI,¹ now enhanced by One UI 8² and new multimodal capabilities, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the thinnest Galaxy Tab to date, without compromising performance, going beyond a slim form factor to show what a premium tablet can be. Together, the series is built for effortless productivity on the go, combining pro-grade hardware with experiences optimized for a large screen.

With upgraded Samsung DeX and a redesigned S Pen, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra supports focused multitasking and seamless workflows, while also enabling creative expression in a sleek, portable form. Whether capturing ideas in a meeting, summarizing lecture notes or sketching out visual concepts, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra empowers users to handle more with less friction, wherever they are.

“The Galaxy Tab S11 series combines AI innovation with refined hardware to deliver a true multitasking experience that reflects Samsung’s deep experience in mobile productivity,” said Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “With the latest Galaxy AI and new multimodal capabilities, these flagship tablets enable ultimate efficiency – empowering users to work, create and flow more naturally across a versatile, large screen.”

Powering Everyday Tasks With Advanced AI

With One UI 8, the Galaxy Tab S11 series brings multimodal AI to the forefront – understanding what users type, say and see, and responding in real time with helpful suggestions, these tools unlock a more fluid way to work, create and stay in flow across any task.

• Gemini Live³ enables real-time screen sharing and visual input, so users can have a natural conversation with Gemini about what they’re looking at. Whether it’s on-screen content or an object that someone wants to show by pointing the camera at it – Gemini Live can handle contextual questions and requests by seeing what the user sees. For instance, a user in a class can easily screen share their notes, then ask Gemini to interpret a chart or explain the study material and summarize its insights.
• By pressing and holding the side button, users can activate Gemini and carry out commands across apps with a single command. For instance, when there’s no time to read a lengthy article, users can share the link with Gemini and say, “Summarize this article and save it to Samsung Notes,” making it easier to catch up later. It simplifies complex actions so users can stay in their flow.

The Galaxy Tab S11 series is packed with additional tools for effortless productivity and creativity – including the full suite of Galaxy AI features, optimized for the large screen.

• Users can turn rough sketches into clean visuals with Drawing Assist⁴, then drag and drop⁵> images they’ve created into Samsung Notes as a starting point for further ideation – perfect for brainstorming, visual planning or creative exploration.
• Writing Assist⁶ helps rework tone and style, so users can easily refine a piece of writing to ensure it matches their intended meaning before dropping it into an email, document or other apps.
• While multitasking, users can keep Galaxy AI close at hand as a moveable and compact overlay, presented in a floating view,⁷ allowing them to summarize the content on their screen without breaking focus.
• Circle to Search⁸ with Google is now even more helpful for getting context and diving deeper into anything users see on their device’s screen. Users are able to translate text in real-time as they scroll and interact. From news articles to social media posts, users will see instant, on-screen translations of the underlying text in their preferred language.
• The Galaxy Tab S11 series comes with the newly redesigned S Pen that’s built for both focused work and creative expression. Its new cone-shaped pen tip supports increased tilt angles for better control, while a hexagonal design provides a more natural, ergonomic feel that’s comfortable and stable in the hand. Quick Tools⁹ make it easy to adjust on the fly while drawing or editing with floating access, while Sticky Note lets users capture sudden thoughts or to-dos directly over Samsung Notes – no more app switching required during document review.

Full-Scale Productivity

In addition to Galaxy AI, the enhanced Samsung DeX¹⁰ on the Galaxy Tab S11 series empowers users to maximize their productivity when multitasking across apps, taking notes during meetings or simply mapping out ideas. Whether you’re a designer building out visual concepts or a frequent traveler planning a trip across apps and displays, the Galaxy Tab S11 series features support every step, from researching and sketching to sharing polished results.

The latest Samsung DeX upgrades unlock next-level productivity, starting with Extended Mode, which transforms Galaxy Tab S11 and an external monitor into a seamless dual-screen setup. It runs Samsung DeX across both screens simultaneously for more intuitive multitasking and greater flexibility – now users can drag and drop apps between displays or reference a document on one screen while presenting on the other. Also new to Samsung DeX, users can now create up to four separate, customized workspaces for different needs. For example, one workspace can be dedicated for work, another to creative projects and a third to planning a trip.

With the upgraded Samsung DeX, users can set up a full working environment from virtually anywhere – whether it’s connecting to a meeting room TV for a presentation or adding final touches to a work document at the airport lounge just before starting a vacation.

Combined with Book Cover Keyboard Slim, the Galaxy Tab S11 series easily transforms into a personalized, mobile workstation with instant access to AI assistants through the dedicated Galaxy AI Key.

Made To Perform, Built To Move

The Galaxy Tab S11 series delivers its most advanced performance yet, equipped with cutting-edge hardware and immersive visuals in a slim, highly portable design. Samsung brings its enhanced 3nm processor to Galaxy Tab for the first time in the S11 series, offering faster processing, smoother multitasking and more responsive AI features. Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra boasts performance improvements of 33% in NPU, 24% in CPU and 27% in GPU.¹¹ Additionally, a powerful battery¹² and efficient thermal management ensure reliable, long-lasting use for work, creativity and everything in between.

Performance matched by purposeful design reflects Samsung’s hardware innovation – delivering ultra-thin and light, yet powerful devices ready for everyday versatility. Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra features a remarkably slim build at just 5.1 mm,¹³ with narrow 5.2 mm bezels¹⁴ that expand screen space without compromising portability. Across both models, Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays deliver up to 1600 nits of peak brightness,¹⁵ ensuring clear, vivid visuals indoors or out, so users can stay focused wherever they work.

Tools That Fit the Way Users Work

The Galaxy Tab S11 series makes it easy to get started with work or creative projects with extensive third-party apps.¹⁶ There is easy access to Goodnotes, Clip Studio Paint, LumaFusion and Notion – supporting everything from sketching and note-taking to flexible project planning. Galaxy users also enjoy exclusive benefits, with special offers that make it easier to explore these premium tools, work smarter and unlock their creative potential. Goodnotes¹⁷ offers a 1-year free version, Clip Studio Paint¹⁸ comes with a 6-month free trial with 20% off your first subscription and users can get 66% off LumaFusion¹⁹ along with a one-month free Creator Pass. Notion²⁰ also comes with a one-month free trial of its Plus plan with Notion AI, providing added flexibility for writing, planning and organization.

In addition to these apps, users can explore a broader range of options that support different needs. Noteshelf 3²¹ offers customizable layouts for capturing and organizing ideas. ArcSite²² empowers users with precision tools to turn creative sketches into CAD layouts. Sketchbook provides an intuitive space for illustration and concept art, and Picsart²³ enables creators to bring their imagination to life through its own AI-driven design tools. Whether users are working on creative portfolios or need to boost productivity, these tools are designed to simplify everyday tasks and streamline workflows.

Launching as the first Galaxy tablet to feature One UI 8, the Galaxy Tab S11 series delivers a more seamless, intelligent AI experience. One UI 8 will expand to other previous generations of Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy Tab S10 series, starting in October.²⁴

Availability

The Galaxy Tab S11 series will be available starting September 4 in select markets and offered in two colors²⁵: Gray and Silver. For more information about the Galaxy Tab S11 series, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, SamsungMobilePress.com or Samsung.com.

Specifications

*Specifications may vary by market.
*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

¹ Samsung Account login may be required to use certain AI features. Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Availability of Galaxy AI features may vary depending on the region/country, OS/One UI version, device model and phone carrier.
² Some functional widgets may require a network connection and/or Samsung Account login. Availability of functions supported within the apps may vary by country.
³ Service availability may vary by country, language, device model. Actual UX/UI may differ. Require internet connection. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Result may vary depending on visual matches. User may need to update Android to the latest version. Google is a trademark of Google LLC.
⁴ Drawing Assist feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
⁵ Availability may vary across compatible apps, surfaces and other factors.
⁶ Writing Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
⁷ Supported only on Samsung Notes and Samsung Internet.
⁸ Available on select devices and internet connection required. Works on compatible apps and surfaces. Result may vary depending on visual matches. Check responses for accuracy.
⁹ Currently supported only on PENUP and Samsung Notes, UI may vary by apps.
¹⁰ Samsung DeX wireless connection is supported with TVs that support Android tablet screen mirroring(Miracast) only. There may be a difference in performance depending on TV’s specifications and WiFi environment. Recommended to use Samsung Smart TVs launched after ’19. When switching between displays, some apps may restart to adjust to the new screen and certain data in the app may not be saved automatically. Behavior may vary depending on the app and how it handles screen or mode changes.
¹¹The enhanced performance figures are based on a comparison of Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra to Tab S10 Ultra. Actual performance will depend on user environment, conditions and pre-installed software and applications.
¹² Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Typical capacity is 11,600 mAh for Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. Based on Samsung internal lab test conditions with pre-release version of given model connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE.
¹³ 5.5 mm on the Galaxy Tab S11.
¹⁴ 7.8 mm on the Galaxy Tab S11.
¹⁵ Galaxy Tab S11 series has maximum brightness of 1600 nits and outdoor brightness of 1000 nits in High Brightness Mode.
¹⁶ App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.
¹⁷ Goodnotes app requires a separate download from Galaxy Store and comes with a 1-year free full version. Once the free full version period ends, an additional purchase is required for continuous use. App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.
¹⁸ Clip Studio Paint membership required. Clip Studio Paint app comes pre-installed in select markets. The app can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and comes with a 6-month free trial for first-time users. Once the free trial period ends, paid subscription to a monthly or annual usage plan is required for continuous use. A 20% discount is available on the first subscription.
¹⁹ LumaFusion app is preloaded as stub, requiring users to click the icon and complete the purchase from Galaxy Store. All Galaxy device users can get a 66% discount when purchasing from Galaxy Store and receive a 1-month free Creator Pass subscription. 66% discount promotion limited until Nov 30, 2026.
²⁰ Notion app requires a separate download from Galaxy Store and comes with a 1-month free trial of the Plus&Notion AI for one newly created Notion workspace. App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.
²¹ Noteshelf 3 app requires a separate purchase for a Premium plan upgrade. A 30% discount on the upgrade is available only via Galaxy Store.
²² ArcSite app requires a separate download from Galaxy Store and comes with a 1-month free trial for first-time users. Once the free trial period ends, paid subscription to a monthly or annual usage plan is required for continuous use. A 30% discount is available on the first monthly subscription. App availability and the terms of service may vary by country and region.
²³ Sketchbook and Picsart apps require a separate download from Google Play Store. Additional features may require a separate purchase.
²⁴ Availability and timing may vary by market, carrier or model.
²⁵ Color and model availability may vary depending on country, region or carrier.
²⁶ Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra’s screen size is 14.6″ in the full rectangle and 14.5″ accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole.
²⁷ Measured diagonally, Galaxy Tab S11’s screen size is 11.0″ in the full rectangle and 10.9″ accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera hole.
²⁸ Galaxy Tab S11 series and the included S Pen are rated IP68 under IEC standard 60529. Based on lab test conditions submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes (IP68). Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear. Dust resistance rating is tested under lab conditions by a third party: 2kg of talc powder (max. diameter of 0.05mm) per cubic meter was blown into a test chamber housing the device (air pressure within device kept below surrounding air) for 2 hours. Rated IP6X. Dust resistance may vary by actual usage conditions.

Apple fans only have a few more days to wait for the Apple Event 2025, aka the official launch of the iPhone 17, which is slated for Sept. 9. Typically, Apple also uses this event to launch other products as well. For instance, last year’s event featured the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and more. That will likely remain true this year as well, but not everything in Apple’s rumored pipeline is set to make its debut next week. 

Before we get started, let’s recap the stuff we expect to see at Apple’s release event this year. That includes the iPhone 17, the Apple Watch Series 11, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, and likely the AirPods Pro 3. For these Apple September launch events, the company typically sticks to the iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch, but there are a few other products expected in 2025 that could sneak their way into the event. 

However, there are even more new Apple products we’re not expecting to see at the event, either because Apple will have a separate event for them later in 2025 or because they won’t be available until 2026.

The next iPhone ‘e’ model

Apple replaced the iPhone SE with the iPhone ‘e’ model phones starting with the iPhone 16e. While it is nice to see Apple treating its affordable iPhone with the same deference as the main models, we don’t think Apple will launch the next ‘e’ iPhone alongside the iPhone 17. There are several reasons for this, but in short, the next affordable iPhone will almost certainly be in absentia come Sept. 9. 

The main reason for this is that Apple typically saves those releases for spring, and this dates back to the iPhone SE models. Apple’s first SE model was launched in March 2016, and the second and third generations were launched in April 2020 and March 2022, respectively. Apple continued this trend with the iPhone 16e, which was launched in February 2025. It seems likely that an iPhone 17e is coming next year, per Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. 

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New Mac products

Apple is reportedly working on several new Mac products, including an M4 Mac Pro and, of course, Mac computers with the upcoming M5 chip that Apple is no doubt working on. Generally speaking, Apple saves its Mac announcements for a separate event that usually takes place in either October or May, depending on the product and the launch. So, if you need a new MacBook laptop, you still have some time to wait. 

Those announcements may even have to wait until 2026. The upcoming MacBook Pro with an M5 chip is rumored to be delayed until 2026, along with several other products. Thus, in short, we won’t see any new Mac products at the iPhone launch next week, and we may not see some of them until 2026 at all. The M4 Mac Pro might still come out before the end of 2026, though. 

New iPads

Much like the Mac products, Apple generally saves new iPad announcements for other events, usually alongside the Mac products. In the recent past, Apple has saved iPad announcements for springtime, and we have no reason to believe Apple will stray from tradition and announce any early with the iPhone 17. 

Per Gurman, Apple is definitely saving its iPad announcements for early 2026. The products may include a new low-end iPad, new iPads with M4 chips, and the aforementioned iPhone 17e as part of a “flurry of new products” landing in the first half of next year. In any case, don’t expect any iPads at the September Apple Event 2025.

New AirPods Max

The AirPods Pro 3 are on the docket for an announcement (we think), but the AirPods Max aren’t. The first generation is already pretty old, at around five years, and it seems the next generation of the AirPods Max is still pretty far out. Apple is keeping the next generation under wraps until 2027, per MacRumors, which is very, very far away from next week. 

The update will be a welcome one. Rumor suggests that the next generation will be lighter, introduce new technology like heart rate monitoring, and updated internals. Apple did refresh the AirPods Max last year, but the refresh only added new color options and a USB-C port, so they’re still widely considered a first-generation product. 

Any HomePod products

Apple has a couple of these in the works, including a HomePad smart home hub and the HomePod mini 2. It’s improbable that we’ll see either at the September Apple event, although not impossible. Apple is expected to release the HomePod mini and a new Apple TV 4K device by the end of 2025, and they’re small enough products that they may sneak into the iPhone event. However, it’s more likely that Apple will announce these at a separate event along with the new Macs. 

The HomePod smart home hub may have to wait even longer for a launch date. Reports claim that Apple has delayed its Google Nest Hub competitor until 2026. Initially, the launch was pushed back to the end of 2025, but more recent reports indicate that Apple wants to wait until 2026 to better prepare Apple Intelligence. So, it’s unlikely that we’ll see any HomePod products on September 9.

The next Apple Vision Pro

Rumors about the Apple Vision Pro have been ramping up in recent months as Apple aims to release a refreshed model of the Vision Pro before the end of 2025. This refresh will include the M5 chip and improved comfort. That coincides with the upcoming VisionOS 26 update, which should be released in autumn 2025. Apple is reportedly also working on the Vision Air, but we don’t think that’s coming until 2027 at the earliest. 

It is highly unlikely that this piece of tech will launch with the iPhone lineup. Since the refresh is coming with an M5 chip, it’s much more likely that it’ll launch with the rest of the M5 products that Apple has coming down the pipeline. Since those aren’t launching with the iPhone, we’ll likely see the refreshed Vision Pro later in 2025. 

Still, if we’re lucky, Apple may tease some of these products next week.

The launch event is mostly about the mobile stuff

Apple usually keeps its products grouped up, and as we said earlier, the iPhone event usually only includes the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods products (and this year, probably the AirTag 2). So, if it’s not in the mobile product category, chances are that you won’t see it launch next week.