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Samsung Galaxy A24 launches in Indonesia
Samsung officially introduced the Galaxy A24 mid-range phone in Indonesia. It comes with a number of improvements for a more awesome mobile experience. The device has a big sAMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and flagship-grade software support.
This elegant and modern designed smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery and 25W fast charging, a triple camera with a 50MP main sensor featuring OIS so that photos and videos are clear, 8GB of RAM memory which can be extended using RAM Plus up to 8GB, and Helio G99 processor.
Camera
Samsung’s new Galaxy A24 has a triple rear camera with a 50-megapixel main lens featuring OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), a 5-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens, while, the selfie camera has also been improved with a new 13-megapixel lens.
Moreover, it brings an internal storage capacity of 128GB which can be expanded up to 1TB with an external memory card. The company has designed it with features, which will keep its performance legit even if it is used for various purposes.
Display
The new Galaxy A24 features a 6.5-inch sAMOLED display with FHD + resolution and 1000 nits of peak brightness. At night, the Eye Comfort Shield will reduce blue light by up to 6 percent to keep your eyes comfortable when scrolling social media or gaming without disrupting your sleep patterns.
With a refresh rate of 90Hz, transitions and content displayed on this screen look smooth to the eye. And no less important is the visual display on the screen. With bolder color expression and a wider color gamut, content looks clearer, livelier, and richer in color.
Battery and processor
The device comes with a 5,000mAh battery, which could last two days with standard usage. Long-lasting battery life is also made possible by the Adaptive Power Management feature. If you have a low battery, the 25W fast charging feature will help you recharge quickly.
The A24 is powered by an Helio G99 chip for adequate performance in the segment. Thankfully, the chip is paired with 8GB of RAM memory which can be expanded with 8GB of RAM Plus. Want to stream games anytime and anywhere, everything can be handled without problems.
Samsung Vietnam mentioned that the Galaxy A24 supports four operating system updates and five years of security patches.
Price and availability
This new phone comes with an elegant flat design, wrapped in a glossy glass material. It is available in a choice of modern Silver, Light Green and Black colors, and can be obtained along with a 15W travel adapter at online stores and official outlets throughout Indonesia at a price of IDR 3,499,000.
Samsung is offering attractive offers during the pre-order period from 8 – 14 May 2023 worth IDR 218,000 at Samsung.com/id and e-commerce partners BliBli and Akulaku, including a discount of IDR 100,000, IM3 quota up to 17GB, and access YouTube Premium for 2 months.
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.
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.