A:AnswerThis model does not have a sim card slot and wi-fi is the source of internet connectivity. However, there are some Samsung tablets that have a sim card slot, you may try searching here at Best Buy.
A:AnswerI've never used audiobooks on my tablet, but I assume you either use the volume display on the audiobooks app or the volume button on your tablet. I hope that answers your question.
A:AnswerSamsung Galaxy Tab A software updates, be it major Android OS upgrades like Android 10 and Android 9 Pie or small updates like monthly security patches, we have you covered. It depends on your current carrier. Verizon promises updates. I never got updates on AT&T. They push Apple and sabotage Samsung.
A:AnswerThere is a keyboard you can use with the tab a tablet. You connect it with Bluetooth and you don't really need a mouse since you can scroll on the screen.
A:AnswerScreen Mirroring (ability to cast the screen to a Chromecast or Samsung screen): Yes.
Ports:
(1) Headphone Jack,
(1) MicroUSB port
That's it. No HDMI output.