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Samsung offering great deal on Galaxy S21 FE 5G in the US via T-Mobile
After a few months of leaks and speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has finally become official. The US carrier T-Mobile is now offering some deals for the newly released device, offering its customers for free, as well as general alerts.
T-Mobile will launch the Galaxy S21 FE 5G on January 11th. The device will be marketed by T-Mobile and Sprint brands. For promotion, if you have a device that is eligible to trade through Sprint Max or Magenta Max, you can get the new Samsung smartphone for free. That’s almost a $700 discount.
Sprint and T-Mobile customers can get a discount of up to $400 in the form of 24 monthly bill credits when trading on a qualified device on any plan. Customers can also get a second Galaxy S21 FE 5G for free (with 24 monthly bill credits) when adding a new line.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | T-Mobile
Finally, Metro by T-Mobile customers are eligible to receive $260 on Samsung’s latest offer with instant discounts upon changing and verifying their ID on the qualifying plan. On a related note, the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G will also be launched in the metro with Sprint and T-Mobile at a later date.
T-Mobile said in a release that both phones will support the carrier’s Ultra Capability 5G and Extended Range 5G frequencies. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a revamped version of the Galaxy S21 from last year.
However, there was a shortage of industry-wide semiconductors, and many devices had to be shut down. But the phone finally came and we had the full picture.
Galaxy S21 FE 5G Specifications
- Display – 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display | Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate | 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode7 | Eye Comfort Shield with AI-based blue light control
- Security – Optical Fingerprint
- Camera – 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera – F2.2, FOV 123˚ | 12MP Wide Camera – Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8 | 8MP Telephoto Camera 30x Space Zoom, F2.4 | 32MP Selfie Camera – F2.2, FOV 81˚
- Processor – 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor
- Memory – 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage | 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage | 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage
- Battery – 4,500mAh
- Charging – 25W Wired |15W Wireless | Wireless PowerShare
- OS – Android 12
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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.
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Surprising: Samsung to launch Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.