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Samsung launches affordable Galaxy A04 and A04e in India
Samsung has launched two new affordable smartphones known as Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A04e in India. The devices come with an Infinity-V display, MediaTek processor, dual rear cameras, a massive battery, and an Android 12 operating system.
The Galaxy A04 comes in three color variants including Green, Black, and Copper. Its 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage variant costs INR 11,999 and the 4GB RAM + 128GB internal storage model costs INR 12,999.
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On the other hand, the Galaxy A04e is available in Light Blue and Copper color options. It comes in 3GB + 32GB, 3GB + 64GB, and 4GB + 128GB RAM and internal storage variants, which are priced at INR 9299, INR 9999, and INR 11499 respectively.
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Interested customers will be able to purchase Samsung Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A04e phones from Samsung.com from December 20, 2022, in India. You only need INR 999 to buy one of these devices through EMI. At the same time, customers can also get cashback worth INR 1000 using Samsung Finance+, Zest, and IDFC First.
Samsung Galaxy A04, A04e specs:
The new Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A04e are much familiar with each other. Samsung launches both smartphones with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display. They have dimensions of 164.4 x 76.3 x 9.1mm and weigh 192g.
Both phones equip a MediaTek Helio P35 processor and a 5000mAh battery. Also, their software is the same, which is Android 12-based One UI 4.1. It’s worth noticing that Galaxy A04e has already got access to Android 13-based One UI 5.0 in some countries and it will soon reach Indian markets as well.
Furthermore, on the back side, the devices have two cameras but with different specs. The A04 has a 50MP (F1.8) wide-angle camera and a 2MP (F2.4) depth lens and the A04e has a 13MP primary camera with f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Whereas, the front has a 5MP (F/2.2) camera on the front for selfies and video calls.
Aside from these, the new smartphones have a 3.5mm audio jack, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4+5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS + GLONASS. The phone is protected by Samsung Knox security and offers Accelerometer, Light Sensor, and Proximity Sensor.
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.
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.
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.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
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.