AT&T just updated its kids tablet with 5G and a stylus — here’s what’s new on the amiGO Jr. Tab 2

TL;DR: AT&T launched the amiGO Jr. Tab 2, a kids' tablet with 5G, an 8.7-inch anti-glare display, a stylus, and 145+ hours of battery life, starting at $4.99/month for 36 months. Now $4.99/mo (was $6.67/mo) on a 36-month installment plan AT&T is updating its kids' tablet lineup. The company launched the amiGO Jr. Tab 2, an upgraded version of the original amiGO Jr. Tab with enhanced connectivity, a bigger display, and a few other improvements.The Tab 2's main upgrade is 5G access, meaning the tablet connects directly to AT&T's wireless network instead of relying solely on WiFi — useful for car rides, waiting rooms, or anywhere else a home network isn't in reach. Beyond connectivity, the hardware itself got reworked:8.7-inch anti-glare display — a larger screen than the original amiGO Jr. Tab, with an anti-glare coating meant to cut down on reflections during outdoor or bright-light useStylus pen — included for handwriting, drawing, and more precise on-screen interaction than a fingertip allows145+ hours of battery life — AT&T's stated runtime, which would reduce how often the device needs to be charged during a typical week of useHow the parental controls workEvery amiGO device, including the Tab 2, is managed through the AT&T amiGO companion app on a parent's smartphone (iOS or Android). Through the app, parents can: Mashable Light Speed Set screen time limits and daily usage schedulesRestrict or approve specific apps and websitesApprove up to 30 contacts their kid is allowed to call, video call, or messageMonitor the tablet's real-time location and set up "Safe Zone" alerts for arrivals and departuresEnable "School Mode" to disable non-educational apps and notifications during designated focus periodsThe Tab 2 joins the AT&T amiGO Jr. Phone and amiGO Jr. Watch 2, all controlled through the same parent-facing app rather than a mix of separate tools for each device. PricingThe Tab 2 normally costs $6.67/month, but AT&T dropped it to $4.99/month on a 36-month payment plan. The plan needs a new line and 0% interest agreement; well-qualified customers pay $0 upfront, with tax due at the time of sale. Buying it outright without a payment plan costs $239.99. Once kids are ready for a regular phone, parents can switch over to AT&T Secure Family — a family safety app that helps manage screen time, location sharing, content access, and more. It gives parents a simpler way to keep kids safe online as they grow, without relying on a mix of separate apps.Grab the amiGO Jr. Tab 2 now while it's down to $4.99/month.