August 11, 2011

Samsung announced the Android powered Galaxy Xcover


Samsung have announced a Samsung Galaxy Xcover that runs on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The Xcover line of phones from Samsung is known for their toughness of it all being waterproof, dirt proof, and surface proof (if there is such a category). The smartphone is basically protected by a protective cover which makes the whole thing work. They have announced this device to be coming in October.



Samsung Galaxy Xcover specs:

  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
    • TouchWiz UI
  • 3.65" (320x480) touchscreen display
  • 800MHz processor
  • Memory
    • Internal: 158MB
    • External: Up to 32GB via microSD card
  • Camera
    • Rear: 3.2MP
      • LED flash
    • Front: Unknown
  • Connectivity
    • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
    • Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
    • GPS with A-GPS
  • Interface
    • 3.5mm headset jack
    • microUSB 2.0
  • Sensors
    • Accelerometer
    • Proximity Sensor
    • Digital Compass
  • IP67 certified

The phone's specs were not fully revealed, I hope to get more info about the device when Samsung launches the Galaxy Xcover.

Press Release:

Water-resistant case meets social networking and Android ™ 2.3: The Samsung Galaxy XcoverTuesday, 9 August 2011
The combination of protective housing with IP67 certification, scratch-resistant touch screen display, Android and Samsung Social Hub ™ 2.3 makes the Samsung Galaxy Xcover the ideal device for users with an active lifestyle




Schwalbach / Ts., 9 August 2011 - With the Galaxy Xcover Samsung expands its range of rugged mobile phones for outdoor use. The device combines outdoor skills with the ability of a powerful smartphone.


Whether water, dust or hard surfaces: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover is well prepared against harmful environmental influences. This IP67 certified enclosure protects the unit against dust and dirt there. In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover to a depth of one meter for a period is waterproof up to half an hour.The touch-screen display with a diagonal measurement of 9.27 inches is made of scratch-resistant tempered glass. The 3.2-megapixel camera of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover is supported by an LED photo light, which can be used when needed as a flashlight or signal light.


Smart through social networking apps and
running the Samsung Galaxy Xcover with the Android ™ 2.3 platform and is using apps ideally suit her personal needs. Provide wireless connectivity for fast n-standard, and an HSDPA connection with a transfer rate of up to 7.2 Mbit / s.


The Samsung Galaxy Xcover is available from October in the trade.


About Samsung Electronics:
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with annual sales of about 135.8 billion U.S. dollars 2010th The company employs around 190 500 employees and is represented with 206 subsidiaries in 68 countries. The Group is divided into nine separate business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD. Samsung is not only one of the fastest growing global brands, but also a leading producer of digital TVs, Semiconductor memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, see: www.samsung.de

Press release translated with Google Translate.


Source: UV, Sammy Hub, Samsung


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