That’s why Samsung will soon unveil a new layer of privacy to shield your phone from shoulder surfing wherever you go. You’ll have the space to check your messages or enter a password on public transit without thinking twice about who might be watching.

Flexible Protection Built Over Years

Not everyone needs the same level of privacy. This new layer gives you the choice to decide what works best for you. You can customize it to raise your guard with specific apps, or when entering access details for more private areas of your phone. With multiple settings for adjusting visibility, you can limit what others can see based on the level of privacy protection you need.

You can also choose to protect specific parts of your experience, such as notification pop-ups. It’s a tailored approach that you can fine-tune or switch off entirely, rather than a blanket one.

It took over five years of engineering, testing and refining to get here. We studied how people use their phones, what they consider private, and how security should feel in everyday life. The result is a fusion of hardware and software expertly calibrated to protect you without getting in your way.

A New Standard for Mobile Privacy

This is the latest in a series of Galaxy innovations designed to keep you safe. There is no privacy without strong security. For more than a decade, Samsung Knox has established layers of protection for Galaxy devices, from dedicated security hardware like Knox Vault to ecosystem defenses such as Knox Matrix. This latest safeguard builds on that commitment to security, introducing privacy at a pixel level.

This is privacy you can see and security you can feel — and it’s coming to Galaxy very soon.

All eyes were fixed on the screen, set to announce the champion. Then, when the Team Atlanta logo appeared, the silence erupted into thunderous cheers and applause. It was the culmination of two years of relentless effort and determination, which had resulted in the team rising above world-class competitors to win the first-place prize of $4 million.

▲ Team Atlanta wins first place at the AI Cyber Challenge.

To take readers behind the scenes of their inspiring journey, Samsung Newsroom sat down with Taesoo Kim, Corporate Vice President, and Joonun Jang from Samsung Research’s Security & Privacy Team, along with Yunjae Choi from the AI Productivity Team.

▲ (From left) Taesoo Kim, Joonun Jang and Yunjae Choi from Samsung Research

Team Atlanta: A 40-Strong Global Alliance of Top Researchers, Engineers and Hackers

The AI Cyber Challenge is a global security technology competition hosted by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Sponsored by leading tech companies including Google, Microsoft and OpenAI, the latest edition of the event featured a total prize pool of $22.5 million. At this event, Team Atlanta — a coalition of more than 40 world-class security researchers from Samsung Research, the Georgia Institute of Technology, KAIST, POSTECH and other leading institutions — came together under the leadership of Taesoo Kim, who also played a pivotal role in assembling the team.

▲ Taesoo Kim explains what inspired the team to take on the challenge.

Also a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Kim reached out to several of his former Ph.D. students after first learning about the AI Cyber Challenge and encouraged them to join. They soon became the core members of Team Atlanta.

Under Kim’s leadership, Team Atlanta brought together talent from across Korea and both the East and West Coasts of the United States. “Because our members came from such diverse locations, we structured our collaboration framework around each member’s base,” he recalled. “Some of our colleagues in Korea even carved out time from their busy schedules to travel to the Georgia Institute of Technology so we could work side by side.”

How Team Atlanta Outpaced the Competition

The AI Cyber Challenge is a competition designed to test the ability to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in large-scale software systems. Its ultimate aim is to accelerate the development of AI-powered security technologies capable of protecting critical infrastructure such as transportation, energy and healthcare. In the final round, participants were tasked with building an AI-driven “Cyber Reasoning System (CRS)” capable of autonomously detecting software vulnerabilities and generating security patches.

Scoring was mainly based on two components: vulnerability discovery and program repair. Teams earned discovery points for accurately identifying weaknesses in the given code, and repair points for successfully patching them. In short, a team’s score reflected how quickly its system could detect vulnerabilities in the organizer’s source code, how many it could detect and how accurately it could fix them.

▲ The first-place trophy and Team Atlanta’s winning scorecard

Team Atlanta clinched the championship with a decisive lead, uncovering more vulnerabilities and patching them with better accuracy than their competitors.

Jang, who oversaw the development of a large language model (LLM) agent for detecting vulnerabilities in Java programs, explained that the agent helped Team Atlanta’s system detect more vulnerabilities during the competition. “Team members each developed their agents in various ways, and by bringing them together, we were able to build a system capable of covering a wide range of weaknesses,” he said.

▲ Joonun Jang explains the LLM agent Team Atlanta developed for detecting vulnerabilities in Java programs.

Choi, meanwhile, was in charge of developing AI agents that automatically patch vulnerabilities once they are identified. “Since AI was a common tool provided to all participants, true technological excellence lay in how effectively we could harness it,” he noted. “The key challenge was creating AI agents flexible enough to respond to newly discovered vulnerabilities.”

▲ Yunjae Choi explains the AI agents Team Atlanta developed to automatically patch vulnerabilities.

When Seconds Feel Like Eternity

On August 8, the seven finalists gathered in Las Vegas for the final announcement — the culmination of two years of effort. As the world’s largest cybersecurity competition, the event brought together top teams from around the globe, all waiting in tense anticipation. When the third- and second-place winners were revealed, Team Atlanta’s name had still not been called.

“Given how many outstanding teams were competing, I thought that even placing in the top three would have been a great achievement,” said Jang. “So in those moments before the first-place announcement, I was worried but cautiously hopeful at the same time.”

When Team Atlanta’s logo finally appeared on the screen confirming their victory, the audience erupted. “We had only dared to hope, but when we were actually named first place, it was as if the whole team had suddenly found ourselves in the middle of a festival,” said Choi.

“The two years of preparation felt like the shortest time of my life, while the one hour spent waiting for the results felt like the longest,” Kim reflected.

▲ The moment Team Atlanta was announced as the winner of the 2025 AI Cyber Challenge

“I suddenly became emotional when I remembered how, just before the final submission deadline, we had discovered a critical bug in the system we had submitted early to stay ahead of schedule. We worked frantically until the very last minute. I even had to wake the entire team up at 5 a.m. to fix the problem. Just thinking about it still gives me chills,” he added.

▲ (From left) Taesoo Kim, Yunjae Choi and Joonun Jang,

Samsung’s Vision for the Future of AI Security

With its victory at the AI Cyber Challenge, Samsung has once again underscored its technological leadership and global competitiveness in AI security. Going forward, the company plans to further advance next-generation AI security solutions so that they become increasingly capable of autonomously identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.

“Samsung’s AI security technologies are already being applied to strengthen the protection of products and services, including Galaxy devices and AI TVs,” said Kim. “Through continued open-source contributions and active community engagement, we aim to solidify our position as a global leader in AI security.”

Intuitive, context-aware Galaxy AI features bring these personalized experiences to life, transforming your smartphone from a tool to a smart companion that anticipates your needs and offers suggestions designed to make your life more productive, creative and connected.

To deliver a fully personalized experience, your device naturally needs access to certain data. This is what allows AI to understand you and tailor its responses in ways that are genuinely helpful and suited to your lifestyle. To ensure your personal data is safeguarded in this era of AI, we’re constantly innovating data protection on your device, so that nothing falls into the wrong hands.

Personalization Made Possible With the Personal Data Engine

Samsung Electronics’ Personal Data Engine (PDE)¹ is a key component of safely delivering these highly personal experiences. First introduced with the Galaxy S25 series, the PDE is the powerhouse behind some of Galaxy’s most life-changing AI experiences yet. It works silently behind the scenes to learn from your habits and preferences, resulting in a truly personalized, unique experience.

Whether it’s Now Brief² guiding you through your day with curated updates or simply finding that one perfect photo in your Gallery with natural language input, Galaxy AI makes every AI-powered action feel seamless. And because the PDE safely processes your data on-device, you can enjoy all the benefits of deeply customized AI — without compromising privacy.

Powerful Advancements With Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection

To further strengthen the security of Galaxy AI experiences, Samsung developed Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP)³ — a powerful new layer of on-device security that protects your most sensitive data without interrupting your experience. First developed for the PDE, KEEP now also safeguards other Galaxy AI features like Smart Suggestions, Now Brief, Samsung Moments and more, running quietly in the background to ensure that each supported app is kept secure.

Think of your phone like a house. Each app has its own room — separate, but all under the same roof. Then there’s Secure Folder,⁴ which works like a fully detached guesthouse with its own key, set apart from the main home. It’s great for keeping certain things extra private, especially when you want complete isolation from the rest of your device. But as AI features like the PDE start handling more sensitive tasks in real time, there’s a growing need for security that’s just as strong, yet more connected to your everyday experience.

That’s where KEEP comes in. Imagine turning part of the house into a private suite — still under the same roof, but with its own secure entrance that only you can use. It’s more private than a regular room, but not completely separate like the guesthouse. KEEP works the same way: it creates a secure, dedicated space for individual apps — like the PDE — so it can safely handle your data without sending it anywhere or getting in the way of how you use your phone.

As our mobile experiences become more intelligent, KEEP ensures your most personal data stays safe by design. Together with tools like Secure Folder, it reinforces Samsung’s multi-layered approach to data protection — giving both users and services the right type of security for different privacy needs.

With Galaxy AI becoming more personal, features like the Personal Data Engine and Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection are setting a new standard for mobile intelligence — where personalization and privacy go hand in hand. As these experiences grow smarter and more attuned to your needs, you can rest assured that your most sensitive information will stay safe on your device, exactly where it belongs.

¹ The Personal Data Engine functions when the Personal Data Intelligence menu is on. Analyzed data will be deleted once the Personal Data Intelligence menu is turned off.
² Now Brief feature requires a Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by country, language, device model and apps. Some features may require a network connection.
³ Available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.
⁴ Secure Folder offers users a separate and protected area of their phone or tablet to store sensitive apps and data. It allows users to set up separate profiles which can duplicate your apps. Users can customize the Secure Folder app and set up their own lock type, including PIN, pattern, password and fingerprint. For enhanced security, Secure Folder users are also provided with an option to hide and encrypt the Secure Folder, which helps keep data safe from advanced cybersecurity threats. While hidden, the apps will stop working to keep your data safe. Once the Secure Folder is opened again, the encryption will be deactivated, and the apps will resume normal operation.

Next-Generation Mobile Security for AI Personalization

Samsung is introducing Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP),¹ a new architecture designed to safeguard the next generation of personalized, AI-powered features, as its latest innovation in mobile security. KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secure storage area, ensuring that each app can access only its own sensitive information and nothing more.

Supporting Galaxy’s Personal Data Engine (PDE),² KEEP helps secure a user’s deeply personal insights — such as routines and preferences — that enable features like Now Brief and Smart Gallery search. These insights stay entirely on-device, protected by KEEP and further secured by Knox Vault, Samsung’s tamper-resistant hardware security environment. The result is a seamless foundation for Galaxy AI that delivers personalized intelligence while keeping data tightly contained and under the user’s control.

KEEP’s system-level structure allows it to scale across Galaxy AI innovations. In addition to PDE, it now protects Now Brief, Smart Suggestions and other on-device features that rely on user-specific inputs — enabling more advanced AI experiences without compromising privacy. With KEEP, Samsung is redefining how mobile devices safeguard data in the background to elevate privacy from a setting to an embedded design principle.

Smarter, More Connected Threat Response With Knox Matrix

As AI becomes more integrated across the ecosystem, Samsung is advancing protections that offer not just stronger security, but greater transparency and control for users, with Knox Matrix leading the way. Through One UI 8, Samsung is evolving Knox Matrix to deliver more proactive and user-friendly protection for connected Galaxy devices. When a device is flagged for serious risk — such as system manipulation or identity forgery — it is designed to automatically sign out of the Samsung Account, cutting off access to cloud-connected services to prevent threats from spreading.³

Users are notified across their connected Galaxy devices and guided to the ‘Security status of your devices’ page, where they can review the issue and take action. Even devices without the latest security status updates trigger a yellow-level warning, helping users respond before vulnerabilities grow.

Together, these updates make Samsung Galaxy’s ecosystem-level protection more dynamic, intuitive and visible, empowering users to maintain trust across all their devices with more confidence and clarity.

Secure Wi-Fi Strengthened With Quantum-Resistant Encryption

In continuation of its commitment to quantum-safe security, Samsung is bringing post-quantum cryptography to Secure Wi-Fi,⁴ extending the trusted approach first introduced on the Galaxy S25 series through Post-Quantum Enhanced Data Protection (EDP). Secure Wi-Fi is now being upgraded with a new cryptographic framework⁵ designed to strengthen network protection against emerging threats, particularly those anticipated in the era of quantum computing. This enhancement secures the key exchange process at the core of encrypted connections, helping ensure robust privacy even over public networks.

Quantum computing, once fully realized, could undermine many of today’s data protection methods. By integrating post-quantum cryptography, Secure Wi-Fi is built to withstand future attacks that capture encrypted data with the intent to break it once quantum technology matures — a tactic known as “harvest now, decrypt later.” This upgrade fortifies the secure tunnel between Galaxy devices and Samsung servers, reinforcing the integrity of data transmissions in high-risk environments like public Wi-Fi.

In addition to this future-ready foundation, Secure Wi-Fi offers a suite of advanced privacy features:

• Auto Protect: Automatically activates in public places like cafés, airports or hotels, securing Wi-Fi connections without requiring user action.
• Enhanced Privacy Protection (EPP): Encrypts internet traffic and routes it through multiple layers, combining packet encryption and relay to anonymize device information and help prevent tracking.
• Protection Activity: Provides visibility into protection history by showing which apps and networks were secured and how much data was encrypted over time.

A Trusted Platform With Built-In Safeguards

In addition to its latest innovations, Samsung continues to strengthen the core protections that underpin the Galaxy experience. These features reflect a multi-layered security approach that protects across hardware and software, while giving users greater visibility and control:

• Knox Vault secures sensitive credentials such as passwords, PINs and biometrics in a physically isolated environment, helping to keep them protected even if the main operating system is compromised.
• Auto Blocker helps provide defense by default, blocking unauthorized app installs, restricting command-based attacks and mitigating risks from potential zero-click threats.
• Advanced Intelligence Settings gives users the option to turn off online data processing for AI features, so personal information can stay on-device, fully under their control.
• Enhanced Theft Protection helps protect personal data even in high-risk situations such as robbery, using safeguards like Identity Check and Security Delay to prevent unauthorized access.

This latest set of updates reinforces Samsung’s long-standing commitment to mobile security that evolves with innovation. It strengthens on-device privacy for personalized AI with KEEP, expands transparency and user control through Knox Matrix, and introduces quantum-resistant protection to Secure Wi-Fi for a more future-ready Galaxy experience. As new security challenges emerge, Samsung remains focused on delivering safeguards that are built in, always on and ready for what’s next.

¹ Available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later.
² The Personal Data Engine functions when the Personal Data Intelligence menu is on. Analyzed data will be deleted once the Personal Data Intelligence menu is turned off.
³ Available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later. Availability may vary by model and/or market.
⁴ Secure Wi-Fi offers free protection of up to 1024MB per month for Android OS 13 or later, and 250MB per month for Android OS 12 or earlier versions. Availability details may vary by market or network provider and connectivity is subject to applicable network environments.
⁵ This upgrade applies a post-quantum cryptographic algorithm certified under NIST FIPS 203 (ML-KEM). Availability may vary by market, model and OS version.

This level of personalization can be incredibly helpful, but the more your phone knows, the more there is to protect. So, what’s keeping all that personal data secure?

Samsung Electronics believes there is no privacy without strong security. That’s why every Galaxy device is protected from the chip up by a multi-layered approach, which includes on-device personalization, user-controlled cloud processing and ecosystem-wide protection through Samsung Knox Matrix.

At the core of this system is Samsung Knox Vault, the company’s hardware-based solution for safeguarding your most sensitive information.

Secured at the Hardware Level

Most mobile devices rely solely on software to protect sensitive data. Galaxy devices go further.

Knox Vault is a hardware-level security solution that creates a physical barrier between your most private information and everything else. It works like a locked room inside your phone, with its own processor and memory to encrypt sensitive data, with Knox Vault securing the keys. It pairs a secure processor with dedicated memory, isolating your passwords, PINs and biometrics, as well as financial information and cryptographic keys. These are the kinds of details you don’t want anyone else to access, and Knox Vault is built to make sure they stay private. You don’t need to activate or manage it, as it’s always on, working silently in the background, keeping your data safe while you get on with your day.

This is particularly crucial in the age of AI as user concerns are expanding from traditional cybersecurity threats, like viruses and malware, to worries over leaking personal data, such as conversations with your AI assistant. And as AI becomes part of more everyday tasks, the types of data that need protection are also expanding.

For example, metadata from your most personal photos not only details the resolution and file format, but also shows the exact location where the image was taken. This personal metadata is more than just files — it’s information that is deeply connected to your daily life. And in the era of AI, the type of data used to provide personalized suggestions needs to be kept private.

Knox Vault helps mitigate these growing concerns by safely storing personal information in a secure, hardware-isolated environment designed to block both physical tampering and remote attacks, ensuring your data can’t be accessed without approval.

Personalized AI, Protected at the Core

Knox Vault not only provides protection for today’s threats, it also ensures your privacy as mobile experiences continue to evolve.

As Galaxy AI becomes more useful, it also becomes more personal, learning how you use your device and adapting to your needs. And because these highly tailored AI experiences rely on deeply personal data, Knox Vault plays a crucial role in keeping that information private and secured.

Galaxy AI ensures privacy by processing tasks directly on-device where possible, keeping data in your hands and off online servers. For example, Audio Eraser¹ removes background noise from videos or voice recordings without the need for any cloud-based processing — so your personal information stays private. Call Transcript² operates in the same way, keeping your calls organized while ensuring personal conversations stay private by remaining on-device.

Knox Vault ensures your data is protected, confidential and secure. Building on its role in Galaxy AI as the trusted foundation for security and privacy, Knox Vault will expand across Samsung’s growing AI ecosystem as AI becomes more deeply integrated into the user experience.

Knox Vault is more than a security feature, it’s Galaxy’s promise that no matter how advanced your devices become, or how much AI evolves, your privacy is secured.

¹ Results may vary per video depending on sounds present in the video. Samsung Account login required. Certain types of sound can be detected such as voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise. The actual sound detection may vary depending on audio source and the condition of the video. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
² Call Transcript feature requires Samsung Account login. Call recording may not be supported in some countries. Currently available on pre-installed Samsung phones and Voice Record app. Service availability may vary by language or region. Certain languages may require language pack download. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

Samsung Electronics today announced updates to Knox Suite, an all-in-one business solution package designed to manage and secure enterprise devices. Previously only available as one comprehensive package, Knox Suite now offers flexible plans — Base, Essentials and Enterprise — that cater to the diverse security and device management needs of businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises managing thousands of devices.¹

As a comprehensive security and management framework leveraged and trusted by over 35,000 businesses across 134 countries, Samsung Knox is essential for organizations using Samsung Galaxy devices as it unlocks their full operational potential. Built on Samsung’s industry-leading Samsung Knox security platform, Knox Suite delivers robust protection, simplifies IT workflows and provides actionable insights that drive efficiency and productivity.

“Enterprises of varying sizes and industries have diverse device management needs, but ultimately are looking toward the same end goal – enabling secure, productive mobile workspaces,” said Jerry Park, EVP and Head of B2B Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “That’s why we’re introducing flexible options within Knox Suite, designed to provide businesses with the tailored tools they need. Through these new scalable solutions, Knox Suite is now optimized for all types of operational use cases, empowering businesses to comprehensively and intelligently manage enterprise ecosystems.”

Scalable Solutions Enhance Device Management

With Knox Suite Plans, businesses can optimize and securely manage their Samsung Galaxy device ecosystems, enhancing IT efficiency and empowering employees to maximize productivity throughout the device lifecycle. With its presence in UEM market, Samsung was named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Unified Endpoint Management Software 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US51234224, April 2024). Knox Suite is trusted by customers worldwide. Now more customizable than ever, Knox Suite is available in three plans:

• Knox Suite — Base Plan: Included with Samsung Galaxy device purchases at no additional cost, the Knox Suite — Base Plan is ideal for businesses seeking simple and secure set-up of managed business devices. IT administrators can add Samsung devices into their Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions without the hassle of manual enrollment, and ensure devices and data are protected with government-grade security.² The Base Plan includes access to Knox Mobile Enrollment (KME) and Knox Platform for Enterprise (KPE), with no additional license key requirement for use.
• Knox Suite — Essentials Plan: For those looking for more than just device setup, the Knox Suite – Essentials Plan transforms mobile devices into powerful and efficient assets. In addition to solutions found in the Base Plan, the Essentials Plan also features Knox Manage and Knox Remote Support — services designed to enable unified, cross-platform device management plus real-time troubleshooting support.
• Knox Suite — Enterprise Plan: As the most comprehensive Knox Suite package, the Enterprise Plan helps organizations get the most out of extensive device fleets through granular OS version control, intelligent insights and tailored features designed for the frontline. From large-scale enterprises to mid-market companies with dedicated IT support teams, this plan is best fit for those looking to fully optimize digital workspace experiences and improve productivity for frontline workers. In addition to solutions found in the Essentials Plan, the Enterprise Plan includes Knox E-FOTA, Knox Asset Intelligence, Knox Capture and Knox Authentication Manager.

For businesses investing in Galaxy Enterprise Edition, a comprehensive package of business-ready mobile devices and services, it now includes a one-year Knox Suite — Enterprise Plan license at no additional cost, providing even greater value.

Ongoing Innovation for Intelligent Device Management

These updates continue the evolution of Knox Suite for more intelligent device management. For businesses already using other EMM solutions, Knox Suite can be integrated seamlessly into existing operations to provide deeper insights and enhanced control over Samsung Galaxy devices, allowing IT teams to optimize device performance without disrupting existing workflows. Samsung’s ongoing collaboration with leading EMM providers also guarantees increased accessibility of Knox Suite through these partner platforms, ensuring that businesses can harness the full potential of Knox Suite’s powerful features, regardless of their current IT setup.

Looking ahead, Knox Suite will continue to evolve to be even more intelligent and intuitive, empowering IT administrators with advanced tools and actionable insights while enabling businesses to unlock the full potential of their Samsung Galaxy devices to create secure, efficient mobile workspaces of the future.

¹ Offers, features, services and availability may vary by market, third-party solution and/or device.
² Samsung Knox has successfully met the rigorous security requirements set by Governments and major enterprises around the world, providing business users with a robust mobile security solution. https://www.samsungknox.com/en/knox-platform/knox-certifications

Knox Matrix Unlocks Ultimate Transparency

Knox Matrix is Samsung’s vision for the future, enhancing protection through multi-layered, intelligent threat monitoring between connected Samsung devices. One UI 7 sets the foundation for the next frontier of security.

• Knox Matrix monitors devices through Trust Chain, a secure private blockchain — and the new Knox Matrix dashboard introduces an easier way to maintain transparent security across a connected device ecosystem. With One UI 7, it’s more intuitive than ever to check the security status of multiple Samsung smart devices, including Galaxy mobile devices, TVs and home appliances, at a glance. When all connected devices are up to date and no risks are detected, they will show as ‘green,’ or secure. Users can also see if a device is at risk, and the dashboard will prompt an actionable recommendation to mitigate the threat.
• A new recovery method for Enhanced Data Protection adds ease and convenience to the process of retrieving data stored on Samsung Cloud. Enhanced Data Protection keeps connected devices synchronized and secure, also ensuring that if access to a trusted device is lost, users have a backup plan to prevent the loss of their data. With One UI 7, users can now transfer recovered, private data to a new device by verifying the lock screen factor — whether pin, pattern or password — of their previous device.
• As part of Knox Matrix’s Credential Sync, Samsung has developed new ways to manage and secure identities and credentials for today’s hyperconnected world in the form of passkeys.² With One UI 7, users can now create and use passkeys to log into their Samsung Account. As digital authentication credentials, passkeys enable a faster, easier way to securely log in to apps, devices and websites — so users can safely sign into their TVs, AI Family Hub refrigerator and more, simply by using the fingerprint sensor on their smartphones.

Maximum Restrictions Boost User Control

Maximum Restrictions establishes a powerful line of defense against today’s cyber threats. One UI 7 further enhances user choice with new features designed to protect those who may need additional safeguards. Maximum Restrictions has been updated with added controls for network connections so users can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from boosted protection without losing access to key device functionalities. Thanks to the added controls, users have the choice to block 2G service and prevent data from being intercepted when connected to potentially unsafe networks. Users can also prevent unintended automatic reconnection to certain Wi-Fi networks³ that may be less secure, ensuring data remains private while still having the option to connect manually if desired.

This update enhances Maximum Restrictions’ existing suite of protections for Samsung Messages and Samsung Gallery, which allows users to remove location data in shared photos, prevent automatic attachment downloads and block hyperlinks, previews and shared albums.

More Security Settings Bring Added Device Protection

One UI 7 introduces even more ways users can adjust security settings to best suit the ways in which they use their device. Users can choose to block USB connections to prevent any other access through the USB port while the device is locked, except for battery charging.

To protect against malicious apps that come from sideloading, One UI 7’s new Safe Install system works alongside Auto Blocker to send a warning when a user attempts to download from an unauthorized source, alerting them of security risks and preventing unintentional sideloading on Galaxy devices worldwide.⁴

Theft Protection Enhances Data Privacy

One UI 7 introduces new features available only on Galaxy devices to the Android suite of theft protection solutions, enhancing the safeguards in place to ensure personal data remains secure even when devices are lost or stolen. In addition to Theft Detection Lock,⁵ Offline Device Lock and Remote Lock, Galaxy users can now leverage additional security measures in Identity Check, an opt-in feature designed for when a device’s PIN becomes compromised. If suspicious activity is detected, users can rest assured that these Galaxy-exclusive protections will kick in.

• When in an unfamiliar location, biometric authentication will be required to make any changes to important security settings that could put personal information at risk.
• As an added safeguard, a one-hour security delay will prevent unauthorized users from making any immediate changes to the device.

One UI 7 is the next step in Samsung’s commitment to privacy on AI, introducing advanced security features to ensure complete protection in the era of AI. The official One UI 7 release will commence with upcoming Galaxy S series devices, featuring additional AI capabilities including enhanced, hardware-dependent on-device AI functions, starting from the first quarter of 2025. In line with Samsung’s commitment to extend its OS upgrade policy, the update will gradually roll out to other Galaxy devices.

The One UI 7 beta program will be first available for Galaxy S24 series devices in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the U.K. and the U.S., from December 5. Galaxy S24 series users can apply to join the beta program via Samsung Members.

¹ Availability, features and specifications provided in this article are subject to change and may vary by market and/or model. Screen image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UX/UI may vary.
² Timing of availability may vary by region, network provider and/or model.
³ Maximum Restrictions prevents automatic, unintended reconnection to less secure networks, which may include Open, Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) or Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). This protects users from device traffic that may be interrupted.
⁴ Availability and timing will vary by market, OS version and/or model.
⁵ Timing of availability may vary by region, network provider and/or model.

Samsung Electronics today announced that Samsung Knox Native Solution, a platform that enables fast and easily accessible secure communications tailored for governmental authorities and enterprises, has received certification from the Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), also known as the German Federal Office for Information Security. Developed in close collaboration with the BSI, the Knox Native Solution creates a dedicated, secure environment on mobile devices, delivering fortified security to meet extremely rigorous requirements. With certifications from numerous government bodies worldwide — including Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States — Samsung continues to establish itself as a global leader in cybersecurity solutions.

Achieving official recognition for government use from a leading European security authority marks a significant milestone for the Knox Native Solution and reinforces Samsung’s trusted role in delivering secure, integrated solutions that meet the high standards for government and enterprise use. This certification also reinforces Knox Native Solution as a globally relevant model for organizations, including in key industries like energy infrastructure or public transportation, or those seeking robust, reliable and ready-to-deploy security for optimized mobile communications.

Security Developed in Collaboration With the BSI

Previously, achieving government-grade secure mobile communication on Android-based devices often required the use of external SD cards, additional software and multiple PINs, resulting in a cumbersome manual process with high costs and prolonged approval cycles for security solutions. Any updates to third-party security solutions would require the entire device to undergo re-certification, adding further complexity to the process. To address these challenges, Samsung collaborated with the BSI, which is recognized as the leading authority for security policies and certifications across Europe and key global industries. Together, they developed a pre-configured, government-grade setup that aligns with Germany’s rigorous security standards and sets the standard for secure devices and solutions worldwide.

This innovative platform incorporates advanced features, including the embedded Secure Element (eSE),¹ which integrates the BSI Java Card Applet and is certified at the industry-leading Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (CC EAL) 6+. With eSE, Knox Native Solution establishes a dedicated security zone within the device, helping to ensure data integrity, real-time threat protection and encrypted storage for sensitive communication channels. This platform doesn’t require third-party applications or add-ons, enabling a tamper-resistant security environment for core functions like email, calendar and contacts — all built directly into the device.

Seamless and Secure Mobile Experiences

Knox Native Solution continues to cement the new industry standard for mobile security, making Samsung Galaxy devices the first within the Android ecosystem to successfully meet the strict security standards of the BSI utilizing eSE. Knox Native Solution enables organizations to deploy secure devices with minimal steps, eliminating the need for complex setups while ensuring high security standards. Using Samsung Knox’s built-in protections for data-at-rest, data-in-use and data-in-transit, this solution preserves a streamlined user experience without compromising security. A single PIN activation covers a wide range of work scenarios, and company-owned apps integrate seamlessly through the Knox Native Solution SDK, making advanced security feel effortless for users and administrators alike.

Knox Native Solution reimagines security evaluation processes on Samsung Galaxy devices for government and enterprise in Germany, requiring only newly updated apps to be reviewed and approved — empowering users with cost-efficient and optimized mobile solutions. By simplifying development and evaluation with pre-approved security features, Knox Native Solution enables even large device fleets with high security standards to be managed efficiently through Knox Suite, providing enterprises with centralized control over their security needs. As an established and trusted provider of secure mobile solutions to German government entities, Samsung remains committed to delivering robust and seamless mobile security for organizations worldwide.

Continued Trust in a Hyper-Connected World

This BSI certification stands as a testament to Samsung’s ability to meet top-tier government standards, exemplifying how enterprises and governments around the world can adopt secure, integrated mobile solutions. Building on this success in Germany, Samsung plans to expand the availability of Knox Native Solution to other regions, reinforcing its role as a global leader in secure, hyperconnected mobile ecosystems.

“We are honored to receive this certification from the BSI as proof of our commitment to meeting rigorous security standards and providing fortified mobile security solutions to a growing list of governments and enterprises worldwide,” said Tuncay Sandikci, Director of MX B2B at Samsung Electronics Germany. “In an increasingly hyperconnected world, we remain dedicated to empowering all users with secure, privacy-driven experiences that put transparency and user choice at the forefront.”

For more information about Samsung Knox, please visit samsungknox.com.

¹ Galaxy S23 (all models), Galaxy S24 (all models), Galaxy Tab S8+ (German only) and Galaxy XCover6 Pro include the embedded Secure Element (eSE). Samsung plans to use eSE embedded devices for approved Knox Matrix security features and to continue to expand to additional models in the future.

This peace of mind is important when navigating our hyperconnected age as cyber threats become more common than you think and are often undetectable until too late. The global cost of cybercrime is expected to surge in the next four years, rising from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028.² Therefore, it is critical to use a device that benefits from an ecosystem of protective measures — such as security updates.

But where do these updates come from, and why do they pop up on your phone so regularly? Deep at the heart of Samsung’s Mobile eXperience Business lies Samsung Project Infinity, a classified operation. Samsung Newsroom met the specialist units within Samsung Project Infinity who safeguard Galaxy devices and users around the clock.

Deep Diving for Unknown Dangers

The Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Samsung Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE) and Purple (PURPLE) Teams that 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. These teams are strategically deployed in various countries all over the world including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil.

They work covertly. The only time you’ll ever feel their presence is when you get an update containing a security patch.

CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device by staying on top of the latest risks. They work to prevent malicious actions, address threats involving the trade of stolen information and ensure your smartphone or tablet stays securely under your control.

The taskforce protects Galaxy’s internal infrastructure — safeguarding customer data and employee information such as access credentials — since any confidential information stolen by a hacker could be sold or abused for further attacks.

To identify potential threats and deploy countermeasures, CTI regularly explores the Deep Web and the Dark Web — bustling markets for security exploits, spyware, malware, ransomware, illicit tools and confidential corporate and customer information.

Justin Choi, Vice President and Head of the Security Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, leads CTI. With over 20 years of experience in the U.S. tech industry as a cybersecurity authority and ethical hacker, Choi has collaborated globally to fortify security for major financial and tech firms. His expertise in identifying and mitigating zero-day threats drives the development of advanced security measures that protect over a billion Galaxy users around the world.

“Occasionally, we engage in security research by simulating real-world transactions,” said Choi. “We closely monitor forums and marketplaces for mentions of zero-day or N-day exploits targeting Galaxy devices, as well as any leaked intelligence that could potentially serve as an entry point for system infiltration.”

As an ethical or “white hat” hacker — whose deep understanding of hacking helps to identify and address vulnerabilities — Choi explained that any hint of suspicious behavior within the system is swiftly traced to its origin.

For example, request for excessive privileges, unexpected behavior, and network traffic with unknown servers could point to a potential breach, at which point CTI traces Indicators of Compromise to identify the threat actors and the purpose of the attacks.

“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 Project Infinity staff protect their identities with aliases to avoid being personally targeted by hackers.) “We even communicate with other departments and partners on private channels to avoid taking any chances.”

CTI also studies threat actors to decipher their behavioral patterns. Understanding their motivations and objectives can help reveal their attack methods and provide insights for fortification.

“Sometimes, an attack is financially or politically motivated,” added Tower, another CTI member. “Sometimes, they just like to show off.”

Eliminating Threats Before They Become Real

While real-time threat detection is crucial, a robust offensive security policy is equally vital. RED and BLUE are inspired by military practices in which a red team simulates enemy attacks and a blue team creates defenses to ensure safety in the face of ever-changing threats. In Samsung’s approach, RED simulates hacker attacks and designs new attack scenarios to identify potential vulnerabilities, whereas BLUE develops and implements patches to protect against them.

Specializing in combating zero-day attacks, the teams address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches. One notable data breach is the Pegasus incident in 2020 that left an operating system vulnerable.

The RED taskforce initiates their project by investigating Galaxy devices. They continuously use and analyze new features in Galaxy and delve into recently disclosed vulnerabilities, while envisioning potential security threats against users. By conducting diverse research, once they select a target that presents any potential risks to actual Galaxy users, the RED taskforce begins their quest to detect 0-day vulnerabilities in the target.

“One thing we do is fuzzing,” said Arrowhead, a RED member. “That throws all kinds of unexpected data at software to uncover any hidden flaws.”

Other methods such as code auditing as well as static and dynamic analyses help develop a comprehensive understanding of a system’s health and safety. The team contextualizes each threat in everyday scenarios to prevent threats to Galaxy devices.

“It’s not so urgent if there’s a flaw with the alarm clock, but a glitch in location data could lead to somebody being unknowingly followed through their device,” added Gate, a BLUE member. “Once we discover a hypothetical weakness, we hurry to patch it and roll out an update to the relevant models.”

The Specialists Among Specialists

PURPLE acts as both aggressor and protector to ensure the security of critical areas, the key features of Galaxy devices. As the name suggests, PURPLE combines elements of RED and BLUE’s skillsets — however, an extra in-depth knowledge of the security measures built into the mobile devices sets this team apart.

“Samsung collaborates with external security researchers to uncover vulnerabilities, but our own intimate knowledge of Galaxy systems allows for more effective targeting of potential weak spots,” said Sphinx, a PURPLE member.

“The better you know a system, the better you can protect it,” added Oracle, another PURPLE member.

Occasionally, PURPLE is called upon to address issues nobody else can including formulating new security requirements, designs and features. Though, it isn’t just about keeping Galaxy devices and the Samsung Knox security platform in good shape. Samsung also advises and proposes solutions to chipset and network vendors depending on their requirements.

Samsung’s position as a hardware leader means the company can not only scale its security innovations but also cover its secure supply chain. In this way, Galaxy is contributing to the security of next generation of chips.

Perhaps surprisingly, the motivation behind this work sometimes has nothing to do with technology. PURPLE members perform with a sense of duty to keep people safe, and they feel a certain pride and satisfaction in finding and addressing vulnerabilities.

“It’s not just me but also my family and friends who use Galaxy,” continued Oracle. “So, let’s make it safe!”

The bar for entry is high, and technical skills alone are not enough. To join the team, one must also demonstrate strength of character since any vulnerabilities discovered by the team could be very profitable in the wrong hands.

“They must be tenacious and moral,” said Choi. “One must be responsible and put users before their personal interests.”

“Being an early adopter and a big reader of tech trends is also useful,” added Sphinx.

A System of Safeguards

CTI, RED, BLUE and PURPLE are critical components of Galaxy’s security strategy — but Samsung Project Infinity juggles many initiatives including the Samsung Mobile Security Rewards Program which works with the wider security community to further scrutinize Galaxy’s defenses.

This year, Samsung has boosted this program with a maximum reward amount of $1 million — its highest cash incentive yet for those who are able to identify the most severe attack scenarios within Galaxy devices.

“It’s crucial to encourage participation from the security community in identifying potential vulnerabilities,” said Choi. “Especially in a world where cyberattacks are increasingly intelligent and disruptive.”

All of this goes hand in hand with Samsung’s longstanding model of collaboration with hundreds of partners including carriers, service providers, chipset vendors and more. While regularly working with these partners as well as the wider community to identify threats and develop patches, Samsung Project Infinity ensures Samsung proactively takes initiative and responsibility for reinforcing its own areas of weakness.

“Just because we have internal specialists, this doesn’t mean we don’t work with others,” added Choi. “Having more eyes gives us a better chance at spotting any vulnerabilities and helps us keep users safe.”

So, are you still ignoring that notification now that you know it is from a team deeply committed to your security? Each of those notifications represents Samsung’s ongoing effort in keeping your data safe.

The next time you see an update, don’t hesitate. Hit “install” and continue your online journey with peace of mind, knowing that there’s a whole team looking out for you.

¹ Timing and availability of security maintenance releases for Samsung Galaxy devices may vary by market, network provider and/or model.
² Statista Market Insight, “Cybercrime Expected To Skyrocket in Coming Years,” Chart: Cybercrime Expected To Skyrocket in Coming Years | Statista

Samsung Electronics announced the enhancement of its Mobile Security Rewards Program, increasing the maximum reward amount to $1 million for eligible security vulnerability reports received from the external security community. This is part of Samsung’s ongoing efforts to foster transparency and increased collaboration in mobile security, with the criteria of the program laid out in the Samsung Mobile Security Risk Classification, which now includes additional classification factors.

Alongside this, Samsung has also published its first security-focused Annual Rewards Program Report, showcasing the most significant highlights since the project’s launch and emphasizing the crucial role of the program’s participants. The Mobile Security Rewards Program complements Samsung’s current offering of up to seven years of security updates,¹ highlighting the company’s commitment to user device safety.

“With cybersecurity attacks becoming increasingly intelligent and more challenging to identify, we actively encourage participation from the security community in finding these threats,” said Justin Choi, Corporate VP & Head of Security Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Their support helps us to ensure our products are continuously monitored for potential vulnerabilities, enabling us to constantly enhance the protection of our customers. It is critically important that this protection is provided and that user data and information are safeguarded, which is why we prioritize security throughout all our products and services.”

Originally launched in 2017, the program embodies Samsung’s commitment to openness and a collective approach to enhancing mobile security. By collaborating with a wide range of global experts — including cybersecurity researchers, ethical hackers and independent security professionals — the program follows a strategic, systematic and proactive strategy to identify and address vulnerabilities, reinforcing the security of users’ mobile experiences.

The maximum reward of $1 million is part of the newly introduced Important Scenario Vulnerability Program. This initiative focuses on the most severe attack scenarios and vulnerabilities, including arbitrary code execution on highly privileged targets; device unlock and full user data extraction; arbitrary application installations; and bypass of device protection solutions. Partnering with the security community not only reinforces Samsung’s dedication toward a transparent, collaborative framework that continuously adapts to emerging risks, but also speeds up the detection and resolution of these potential critical threats.

Increased Transparency of Rewards Program Criteria

Samsung Mobile Security Risk Classification now offers a more detailed and publicly accessible system for categorizing vulnerabilities, incorporating new considerations such as downgrade factors, which allow a threat’s severity level to be lowered, and an ineligible classification, for threats determined to pose minimal security concerns. The system assigns severity levels based on security risk and impact across five categories: Critical, High, Moderate, Low, and Ineligible or Less-Than-Low Security Impact. This comprehensive approach provides clear guidance for both participants and the broader security community, offering a more structured framework for vulnerability reporting. Additionally, it outlines the conditions affecting the reward qualification and amount.

The program covers all of Samsung’s mobile devices currently receiving monthly, quarterly and biannual security updates. In addition, the program will reward eligible submissions for potential vulnerabilities in the latest Samsung Galaxy services, including Bixby, Samsung Account and Samsung Wallet, among others.

Samsung Releases Inaugural Program Report

In August 2024, Samsung published its first security-focused Annual Rewards Program Report, summarizing the most significant highlights since the project’s launch in 2017. Highlights include the awarding of over $800,000 to 113 researchers in 2023 alone and a total of more than $4 million in rewards paid out by Samsung to security experts around the world to date, underscoring the crucial role of the program’s participants.

The Mobile Security Rewards Program is effective immediately. For additional information, including terms and conditions, please visit the Samsung Mobile Security page.

¹ Timing and availability of security maintenance releases for Samsung Galaxy devices may vary by market, network provider and/or model.

Samsung has made it a priority to give you peace of mind when using connected device ecosystems as Knox Vault, passkeys and Knox Matrix protect you and your digital life.

Knox Vault

At Samsung, we’re constantly exploring ways to add extra layers of security to our products through software and hardware innovations. One example is our hardware-backed Knox Vault which combines a secure processor with secure memory to isolate your most sensitive data — like PINs, passwords and biometrics — from the rest of your device and ensure that no one else can physically or remotely reach your data.

But we’re not stopping there. With many people now using multiple devices, we’re expanding Knox Vault to more devices¹ and bringing the safest mobile experience to a wider audience. You can rest assured that our technologies will constantly evolve as we continue to prioritize keeping you and your personal information safe.

Passkeys

As our device ecosystems continue to grow, we’ve all experienced the bothersome task of logging into apps and websites with passwords that are often long, complicated and easy to forget. But what if they no longer existed, and it was still possible to securely share information across multiple devices?

This is our vision for passkeys — digital credentials that can be used for authentication across websites and apps, enabled by Knox Matrix with Galaxy smartphones and tablets.² Passkeys allow users to log in to apps and websites on Galaxy devices using Samsung Pass in Samsung Wallet.³ This safe and easy feature enables users to sign in with biometric authentication like fingerprints and eliminates the need to remember current passwords or reset forgotten ones. Convenient without compromising security, passkeys mark a significant step toward a passwordless future.

Passkeys offer a faster, easier and more secure device experience. You’ll save time by no longer needing to type your account username into your device — simply select the account you wish to sign into. Once passkeys are registered, it is easy to switch over to a new connected device as there is no need to sign in all over again. Passkeys only work on users’ registered websites and applications, ensuring protection against phishing attacks from malicious sites or apps.

Knox Matrix

Providing new ways to secure identities and credentials for a hyperconnected world, passkeys are part of Credential Sync — a key component of Knox Matrix. We live in an age where we’re surrounded by connected devices from our phones to TVs, and even our refrigerators. This connectivity offers exciting new opportunities but also poses an increased risk of exploitation. Traditional security offerings that protect single devices are no longer enough when one compromised device has the potential to negatively impact others within the same ecosystem — presenting the need for another layer of protection.

That’s why we’ve built Knox Matrix, our next frontier of security and vision for a safer future. The security system is a comprehensive approach that will become increasingly essential as more devices and aspects of our lives become connected — turning your home into a smart shield and keeping you and your ecosystem of connected devices safe. Knox Matrix functions as your private blockchain system where connected devices ensure security at core stages through multi-layered, intelligent threat monitoring with compatible devices cross-checking each other for breaches.

Credential Sync secures your information when moving data from device to device, making it easier to manage multiple logins while encrypting sensitive information. By sharing credentials across devices, we aim to protect your entire device ecosystem — so you never have to sacrifice security for connectivity or convenience.

Knox Matrix offers even more advanced protection for your entire device ecosystem with Trust Chain. In Trust Chain, connected devices monitor each other for security threats, provide notifications if ever attacked and share actions taken to block the threat. Also, Cross Platform SDK allows devices on different operating systems to join Knox Matrix with consistent security standards. This means you can enjoy strong security across the board with Knox Matrix whether your Samsung devices are based on Android, Tizen, Windows or other operating systems.

Samsung wants you to be able to navigate this increasingly connected world freely and comfortably with Samsung Galaxy, both now and in the future. To that end, we’re committed to helping you get the most out of your digital experience with Knox Vault and Knox Matrix. As we head towards a passwordless future, these powerful solutions will ensure you’re always backed up by security you can trust.

¹ Including but not limited to Galaxy S series, Galaxy A series, Galaxy Tab S series and more. Knox Vault availability may vary by model.
² Available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Samsung Pass, supporting One UI 6 or later.
³ Availability of Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pass may vary depending on market or model.

Samsung formed Team Atlanta — comprised of more than 30 security researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology, New York University (NYU), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) as well as Samsung Research, a leading research and development organization within Samsung.

▲ Team Atlanta members pose for a photo.

AIxCC participants compete to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities in large-scale software systems using AI. With a total prize pool of over $20 million, the competition aims to promote the development of new technologies to improve computer code security for social infrastructure systems including transportation, public utilities and healthcare.

The competition is held in conjunction with DEF CON, an annual cybersecurity and hacking conference in Las Vegas. Following the announcement of AIxCC in August 2023, Team Atlanta developed and submitted their cyber reasoning system — before advancing through the semifinals at DEF CON 32 from August 9 to 11, 2024. Securing $2 million in research funds, Team Atlanta will attend the final round at DEF CON 33 in August 2025.

During the semifinal round, Team Atlanta demonstrated its ability to automatically detect security vulnerabilities in large-scale software and apply security patches using their system. Team Atlanta earned significant recognition from organizers as it was the only team out of 39 to discover a genuine vulnerability — not a flaw that had been set up for the competition.

“We will thoroughly prepare for the upcoming final round by diversifying applications of AI and researching programming languages and countermeasures against vulnerabilities,” said Taesoo Kim, Vice President of Samsung Research, who led Team Atlanta.

▲ AIxCC finalists

As cyberattacks become more frequent and complex, the importance of AI technology in security is becoming increasingly evident. By learning from vast amounts of data, AI can analyze and infer from new data to anticipate and respond to security threats. Generative AI, in particular, improves efficiency in the security sector by better understanding software programs and more effectively addressing security threats. As such, the application of AI in security has become a necessity.

Samsung will continue leveraging AI to improve security. Through ongoing research on AI technology that detects vulnerabilities and automates security patches, the company plans to strengthen its competitive edge by increasing product and service reliability.

It can be hard to know the right way to do this. For example, you might have concerns around the security of third-party messaging platforms. Or you might be worried that your private information and data could be lost or compromised in the event of a server attack or the loss of your phone. When connecting to another device, you might also worry about who can see your data, and how to keep it secure.

At Samsung, we’ve thought of all this and made it our mission to keep you protected so you can safely and comfortably share your data with whomever you choose.

Private Sharing With Quick Share

Ever been in a situation like this? You want to share pictures of your newborn baby or a video from your recent holiday, but don’t want to risk them somehow ending up online or visible to anyone other than those you intended.

Samsung Galaxy has a built-in solution to this problem: Quick Share’s Private Sharing, a privacy-preserving file-sharing function that lets you share your data with peace of mind.

With Private Sharing, you and you alone own the data. You can ensure that only the designated recipients can open the files you send — no one else. You can also set permissions and expiration dates for the data, so it’s only viewable for a limited amount of time. Furthermore, you can give read-only access without the ability to re-share, revoke the data access whenever you like, restrict screenshotting and see when the recipient received and opened the file.

Private Sharing makes it safe and easy to share your content, and you can share up to 20 files at once with a total size of up to 200MB.¹ And of course, all your files are securely and fully encrypted when shared, courtesy of blockchain-based encryption technology.

To use Private Sharing, select the file you want to send and tap the Share icon. Tap Quick Share, followed by the three dots for more options in the top right corner. Then select Turn on Private Sharing. Once the message has been sent, you can check what you’ve sent and change the expiration date or revoke sharing permissions.

▲ Select file > Quick Share > Three dots (more options) > Turn on Private sharing

No more worries about misfiring a private photo or file, or having your information fall into the wrong hands. With Quick Share’s Private Sharing, you’re in control of your data and whom you choose to share it with, with visibility into file share status every step of the way.

Enhanced Data Protection With End-to-End Encryption

Here’s a moment that would make anyone panic. You receive a notification that something’s gone wrong with a website you visited, and the server where your sensitive account details are stored has been compromised.

No one wants their data leaked. But with Galaxy’s Enhanced Data Protection, you can be confident that your data remains secure in the Samsung Cloud.

Starting with the Galaxy S24, Enhanced Data Protection offers additional protection for Galaxy devices when you sync or back up your data with Samsung Cloud.² This feature mitigates data loss via end-to-end encryption (E2EE), which ensures data can only be encrypted or decrypted on your device and cannot be seen by anyone but you. In other words, you can connect to other devices while staying secure, and your data will be kept safe even if a server is compromised or account details are stolen.

When you activate Enhanced Data Protection, you’ll be prompted to write down a recovery code to help prevent the loss of your data in the event you lose your device.

To use Enhanced Data Protection, open the Samsung Cloud app, tap the three dots for more options, choose Settings and then Enhanced Data Protection. From here, you can choose to encrypt backup or synced data. Alternatively, you can open your device Settings and go to Security and Privacy to find this feature.

▲ Samsung Cloud > Three dots (more options) > Settings > Enhanced data protection ▲ Settings > Security and privacy > More security settings > Enhanced data protection

End-to-end encrypted data is only accessible on devices using the Enhanced Data Protection feature, and cannot be accessed by anyone else, including Samsung.

We know that our users want to be able to enjoy their lives safely with the knowledge that their devices and data are protected. Galaxy enables you to do just that — so you can safely go out there knowing we have your back.

¹ Private Sharing is supported between Galaxy devices with Android OS 10 (Q OS) or later & One UI 2.1 or later. A maximum of 20 files and 200MB can be transferred at one time. Shareable file types include images (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .webp, .heic, .dng), videos (.webm, .mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .mkv), audio (.mp3, .wav, .ogg, .m4a) and documents (.txt, .pdf).
² Enhanced Data Protection availability and support may vary by device model and OS.

Our powerful Galaxy security solutions provide multiple ways to protect you from these cybersecurity threats by securing your device and helping control your privacy. Auto Blocker and Message Guard are two of these safeguards.

Auto Blocker

Auto Blocker is all about choice — providing an opt-in package of additional security measures so that you are completely in control to choose whether you want to explore the customizations enabled by Galaxy’s ecosystem. Auto Blocker will protect your Galaxy device and personal data by preventing app installations from unauthorized sources. The feature will also check for malware and other cybersecurity threats, immediately blocking any malicious activity that could come as a result.

One example of Auto Blocker in action is the prevention of what many people call sideloading, or downloading apps from unverified sources. There are numerous benefits to intentional sideloading, such as added customizations to your phone. But if you do not typically sideload, potential attacks that can come in the form of social engineering fraud like voice phishing — in which threat actors trick you over the phone and talk you into installing malicious software.

The extra level of protection that Auto Blocker provides also stops harmful commands from entering your physical USB port — which could come in handy when charging your phone through an outlet at a public space like an airport.

Turning on Auto Blocker is a quick and simple process that takes less than a minute. Open Settings, go to Security and Privacy, then tap Auto Blocker and select On.

▲ Settings > Security and privacy > Auto Blocker

Message Guard

Cybersecurity threats come in many forms, and each year they become even more sophisticated. One threat that is becoming increasingly common is the zero-click attack, which exploits vulnerabilities in your device software. This can take place any time an image is received and does not require any action whatsoever on the user’s part.

For instance, your phone receives an image and vibrates gently in your pocket or on your bedside table before going still. You haven’t touched your phone or facilitated any input, but someone may already be reading your messages, browsing your gallery or copying your bank details.

Samsung’s Message Guard will neutralize any potential threats that might be hiding in the image before it has a chance to do any harm by effectively trapping the file in an isolated space on your device. While the image is put into quarantine, Samsung Message Guard checks the file bit by bit — processing it in a controlled environment to prevent infection to the rest of your device.

Message Guard works with a range of popular messaging apps that you probably already use, from Google and Samsung apps to Messenger, Telegram and WhatsApp. You don’t need to worry about initiating the process either since Message Guard runs silently and effectively 24/7 in the background without needing to be activated in any way.

▲ Settings > Security and privacy > Auto Blocker > Messaging app protection

Although there is no doubt that cybersecurity threats will continue to evolve and become increasingly common, Samsung’s priority is to always keep you safe because privacy can only be assured with strong security. However you choose to live your life, Galaxy is there — watching your back and ensuring you stay in control.

Security Updates for Longer

While it’s important to have robust security features, it is also crucial to keep them up to date so you are protected against the latest threats. That’s why Samsung is providing up to seven years of security updates and seven years of operating system upgrades, starting with the Galaxy S24 series.¹ This is the longest period of software support currently available for mobile devices, allowing users to keep their phones safely and more reliably for longer.

▲ Settings > Security and privacy > Updates > Security update

¹ Availability and timing of Android OS upgrades and security updates may vary by device model and market.

But while technology changes, your right to privacy doesn’t. New developments mean new ways of data being processed. At Samsung, we think you should have the full picture when it comes to your personal information. We believe transparency, choice and control must be at the core of the mobile experience.

In this highly digitized world, your security and privacy are more important than ever, so it’s only right that our users have full control over their devices. That’s why we focus on providing solutions that allow you to have complete controllability and total empowerment over how your data is used.

Security and Privacy Dashboard

This belief is the cornerstone of our Security and Privacy Dashboard. The Dashboard enables you to have complete control over your data, including who sees it and how it gets used. In one simple and easy-to-use interface, you can view, create and update your app permissions, controls and data-sharing features — effectively enabling you to call the shots on your data and customize your experience, your way.

The Dashboard also allows you to see any data that may be at risk, intuitively showing you the safety status of security items.

▲ Settings > Security and privacy

From there, you can quickly and easily change your settings to manage potential dangers at the touch of a button. Items are ordered in priority of the functions that could have the most significant impact on your online safety — such as lock screen, account security, lost device protection via Find My Mobile, app security and updates. These are instantly accessible at the top, with intuitive red, yellow or green alerts showing any problems at a glance and providing clear indicators of any security issues.

Of course, we also do the work for you. Apps can continue tracking data for months, even when they are not in use — but Galaxy devices proactively remove permissions from apps that have not been used in a while, which can then be reinstated if you choose in the Dashboard.

You can do this through Permission Manager and Permission Usage. Permission Manager easily shows you which apps can access your data — whether it’s your location, camera or microphone and in which context (for example, if it’s only when using the app). Permission Usage provides an easy way for you to see your recently used permissions — specifically, which apps have used a certain permission in the last 24 hours or seven days. And, to make things even easier, we also provide instant action prompts through the Dashboard to help make data decisions more intuitive and transparent.

It’s simple to access your Security and Privacy Dashboard. Just go to Settings and Security and privacy, where you can review and adjust permissions as you see fit.

You can also play with features to further enhance your device’s privacy, such as the Clipboard Access toggle. Turning this setting on (by going to Settings, then Privacy and looking for the toggle “Alert when clipboard accessed”) means that any time an app pastes something from your clipboard, you’ll get a notification. No more hidden activity.

It’s never been easier to see and understand your data privacy with Galaxy. We put the control in your hands.

Find My Mobile / Samsung Find

It’s one of life’s inevitabilities — at some point, we all misplace our phones. But with Find My Mobile and Samsung Find, you no longer need to worry about your device’s personal information getting into the wrong hands.

Once Find My Mobile is enabled, Samsung Find allows you to locate, lock and even erase your device’s data to create an access lockdown. You can find your device even if it’s not connected to a mobile network, as long as it’s turned on. And through Samsung Find, it’s not only your Galaxy phone you can hunt down — but also your Galaxy Buds, tablets, watches and other devices.

The additional options available make it easier than ever to find your devices. Users can invite family members in the Samsung Find app to view the location or activate ringing noises to help track down shared devices. To give yourself the best chance of locating lost devices with Samsung Find, you can extend the battery life by remotely turning on power saving mode.

▲ Settings > Security and privacy > Lost device protection

With Galaxy, you’re empowered to stay in complete control of your device — even when it’s not physically with you.

Advanced Intelligence Settings

As an industry-leading global manufacturer, Samsung is focused on enhancing the device experience through dedicated AI features while prioritizing privacy in the era of AI. Many of our Galaxy AI features use on-device data processing which means sensitive information stays with you and you alone. For those features that do require processing in the cloud or external servers, we make sure your data is protected with strict policies.

In a world of AI-enhanced experiences, we know that not everyone wants to use cloud-based AI. For some, keeping data on-device is a priority. So, while innovation is important to us, we believe it’s just as, if not more important that we continue to empower our users with the choice over their own experience.

That choice is yours with our Advanced Intelligence settings.¹ Built into our Galaxy AI-supported devices, these settings let you decide how much you allow your data to enhance AI experiences and whether you want to allow online processing for full AI functionality.

To access the settings, open Settings and select Advanced features, then Advanced intelligence. Here, you’ll see the option to “Process data only on device.”

▲ Settings > Advanced features > Advanced intelligence

We’re still just as committed to providing our users with transparency, choice and control over their devices in this epic new world. It’s all up to you, and it’s never been easier to see and understand what happens to your data at all times.

Your privacy, secured with Galaxy.

¹ Availability may vary by device model, OS and/or market.

With Pin App and Maintenance Mode, you don’t have to worry about anyone snooping around. You get to decide what people can and can’t see, no matter who’s got their hands on your device. It’s like having a personal bouncer for your phone.

Pin App

There’s a feeling you get when you hand over your phone to show somebody some pictures. It could be your holiday snaps, or just something funny you saved. But then they accidentally open another app and now they see a photo or message, or anything else you didn’t intend to show them. It’s a horrifying moment, but Pin App can stop that from happening again.

Think of Pin App like a personal bouncer for your apps, stopping people from getting into where they’re not welcome. Instead, it keeps them exactly where they’re supposed to be — in the app you’ve pinned — and nowhere else.

Pin App also acts as a Do Not Disturb sign, preventing awkward pop-up notifications that risk showing sensitive information when all you wanted to do was to share a funny social media post.

Setting up Pin App is quick and easy. Simply go to your Settings, then into Security and privacy. Next, scroll down and find More Security Settings, and you can toggle the switch for Pin App on or tap on the text to view more settings. For extra security, you can choose ‘Ask for PIN before unpinning’, so whoever has your phone will need a password to get out of the pinned application.

Then, open the app you want to pin. Tap the Recents button (or swipe up and hold if you’re using swipe gestures) then tap the icon above the app. Select the ‘Pin this app’ option, and that’s it.

▲ Settings > Security and privacy > More security settings > Pin app

Maintenance Mode

Many of us at some point during the lifecycle of our device, will find ourselves submitting our phone to a third-party repair service for that cracked screen or that damaged charging port. More often than not, we need to send our device away for a period of time to have the repair done which brings its own risks including the ability of third parties to access private information on our devices.

Even the most careful among us can’t avoid accidents. When you send your phone away to get that cracked screen or damaged charging port fixed, you’ve got no idea who can access your data.

This is where Samsung’s Maintenance Mode can be used.¹ It is specifically designed to protect and hide your personal data from being accessed when your device leaves your hands and is sent away for any type of repair.

When you activate Maintenance Mode, you can set up a distinct user profile, ensuring your primary account and data remain private. This mode can be activated either through the device’s Settings, where you tap Device Care before navigating to and tapping Maintenance Mode; or can be activated through the Samsung Members app.

Once Maintenance Mode has been turned on, you can conceal all your personal data including photos, videos, contacts and messages and prevent any unauthorized access. It also ensures that no data is erased by accident from your device, for instance, by a repair service center.² If you do need to send your device away for those repair activities, you can also ensure that those accessing it will only have access to basic device features that enable them to perform the necessary service diagnosis.

▲ Settings > Device care > Maintenance mode

Secure Folder

Samsung Knox provides layers of security and privacy, not only to protect users but also to give them choice in what they want to secure. For those who want to keep their most personal information separate and safe, there’s Secure Folder.

It’s a container that locks away your data so it cannot be accessed through your phone’s regular storage. It can hold your most private data such as calendar schedules and contact information, as well as notes, photos, videos, files and even apps. You can even encrypt the Secure Folder to keep your apps and data even more locked down until the next time you open the folder.

You can find Secure Folder in your apps. The first time you open it, you’ll have to set your lock type to either a PIN, pattern or password. In addition to these, you can also add fingerprint access — and then you’re good to go. Anything you create within the Secure Folder will be automatically stored here, but you can also move data here any time.

For example, if you want to keep a copy of your driver’s license, you can take a photo of it using the Camera app within Secure Folder, or you can pick a photo in your Gallery, tap the options menu (the three dots) and then select ‘Move to Secure Folder.’

There are a lot of things you can’t control, but when it comes to your privacy, Samsung wants to give you as much control as possible. With Pin App, Maintenance Mode and Secure Folder, you’ve got that extra reassurance against prying eyes.

▲ Settings > Security and privacy > More security settings > Secure Folder

¹ Availability may vary by market and model.
² As a precautionary measure, users are encouraged to back up any personal data before activating Maintenance Mode.

“The strongest security and privacy innovations can help protect your everyday mobile experience as well as your device,” said Dr. Seungwon Shin, EVP & Head of Security Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We strive to keep more users safe in more ways than ever, and our latest security innovations mean users can live life with greater options and less effort — so life can truly open up possibilities, now and for years to come.”

Secure Convenience in a Connected World

The release of One UI 6 on Galaxy devices and an update to Samsung Knox Matrix¹ work to further realize Samsung’s vision of a future where connected devices can protect each other within an ecosystem.

Last year, we announced that Knox Matrix would support Trust Chain, which will enable connected devices to intelligently monitor each other for security threats, and send notifications to other devices if one is ever attacked. This meant that if a hacker were to target a device, Knox Matrix could detect the threat and isolate that device from other devices to keep the rest of the system safe.

At SDC23, Samsung is announcing updates to another key element of Knox Matrix — Credential Sync, which can help protect sensitive information as it moves between multiple devices, such as Samsung Galaxy devices, TVs and Family Hub refrigerators. With the introduction of One UI 6, Credential Sync brings users an easy and secure way to sync their identities and credentials between their Samsung devices. Also now available within Credential Sync is end-to-end encryption of backed-up and restored Samsung Cloud data.² This ensures the data can only be encrypted or decrypted on a user’s devices, meaning nobody can see it but the user — even if a server is compromised or account details are stolen. Starting early 2024, Samsung Galaxy devices will also implement end-to-end encryption when users sync their data with Samsung Cloud.³

As part of Credential Sync, Samsung has also developed new ways to manage and secure identities and credentials for a future hyperconnected world in the form of passkeys: digital credentials that can be used as authentication for websites and apps. Through One UI 6, Samsung Pass has been updated with the ability to use passkeys,⁴ marking a significant step towards a passwordless future where passkeys replace traditional passwords to provide an experience that is:

• Faster: Users can save time on typing their account username into their device by instead quickly selecting the account they wish to sign into
• Easier: Once passkeys are registered, users can easily switch over to a new connected device with no requirement to sign up all over again
• More secure: Passkeys only work on users’ registered websites and applications, ensuring protection against phishing attacks from malicious sites or apps

Knox Matrix realizes this revolutionary step in the evolution of passwords by enabling a convenient way to share passkeys across multiple devices without sacrificing security. Based on FIDO’s international standards, passkeys enable users to use Samsung Pass on their smartphone to sign into apps and websites through biometric sensors, such as fingerprints. With One UI 6, passkeys are able to be held in escrow until specific conditions are met — like when a PIN, password or lock screen pattern of a user’s previous device is entered on their Samsung Galaxy smartphone. These updated escrow functions within Knox Matrix will eliminate the need for users to remember current passwords or reset forgotten ones, providing convenience and stronger security when sharing credentials between connected devices.

Powerful Security Innovations on More Samsung Devices

Besides innovating to secure the device ecosystems of the future, Samsung is also democratizing its most powerful security innovations for devices today. Samsung Knox Vault is being strengthened through the expansion beyond flagship devices to protect more customers and give them greater choice in the devices they can safely use.

Knox Vault can help protect the most critical data on a device, including lock screen information, such as PIN codes, passwords and patterns. It constructs a secure execution environment that is physically isolated from the system’s main processor and memory and is effective from the moment a user registers their lock screen — thus users can enjoy the security they need without hassle. Knox Vault can help protect users’ security keys which encrypt their private data stored in the device, ensuring total safety — even if the device is lost or stolen.

A hardware-based and tamper-resistant solution, Samsung Knox Vault was created to safeguard a user’s private data against not only software-based hacking, but also hardware attacks using high-end professional tools. Originally launched on Samsung Galaxy flagship devices including S series, Z series, S FE series smartphones and Tab S series tablets, Knox Vault is being expanded to Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs in 2023, and the wider Galaxy ecosystem including Galaxy A series smartphones with One UI 6 or later⁵ in 2024.

Your Secure Ecosystem, Expanded

The wide range of powerful security measures make Samsung Galaxy devices better at ensuring user privacy, addressing the need for convenience in a hyperconnected society with the backing of a true commitment to strong user security. One UI 6 also brings updates to Galaxy’s Security and Privacy Dashboard, making it easier than ever for users to see and control what is happening to their data. The latest security and privacy innovations announced at SDC23 are built on top of Galaxy’s secure foundation: security at every level from the chips up to the apps, real-time threat detection and collaborative protection with trusted partners.

¹ Samsung Knox Matrix availability may vary by model and/or market.
² Availability timing may vary by app. Support of data backup and restoration for third party apps may vary depending on individual app policies.
³ End-to-end encryption support for Samsung Cloud data sync may vary by app and/or service.
⁴ Available on Galaxy devices with Samsung Pass, supporting One UI 6 or later. Passkey login is available on applications or websites that support passkeys.
⁵ Samsung Knox Vault availability may vary by model.

Samsung’s innovative security program Knox secures smart TVs from various threats, ultimately offering consumers a safe and convenient smart home experience. GNUSMAS, the cute blue alien, introduces Samsung Knox as the final piece to complete your ecosystem of connected devices below.

Device attestation can help ensure a device’s identity and health, verifying that it has not been compromised. On-device, mobile hardware-backed device attestation — available on Samsung Galaxy¹ devices and combined with protection from Microsoft Intune — now adds enhanced security and flexibility. For enterprises, this is an extra layer of protection against compromised devices falsely claiming to be known and healthy, gaining access to sensitive corporate data. Additionally, organizations can now enable employees to bring their own device (BYOD) to work with the confidence that they are protected with the same level of security as company owned devices. For employees, this means added flexibility for their personal Galaxy devices to safely access their work environment.

In a rapidly evolving landscape with changing work habits and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, Zero Trust is a security model based on three principles: always assume breach, verify explicitly and provide least privilege access. Implementation of Zero Trust has become mandated by regulated industries and public sector customers, such as the United States government.² This requires a new approach for enforcing security end-to-end, from apps to the network and the device itself, regardless of device ownership and enrollment.

Together, Samsung and Microsoft are uniquely positioned to enable this. Samsung is the industry leader for global smartphones. The Samsung Knox security platform is 10 years old. In that time, Samsung Knox has been activated on more than a billion Samsung Galaxy devices. That’s more than 30,000 businesses in 110 markets relying on Samsung Knox to protect their devices from cyberattacks. Microsoft is the industry leader in unified endpoint management software market share³ and delivers end-to-end cross-cloud, cross-platform security solutions, which integrate different categories across security, compliance, identity, device management and privacy, informed by more than 65 trillion threat signals each day.⁴ With this partnership, the first mobile hardware-backed device attestation bridges the consumer and the world of work, allowing people to safely bring their personal devices to work.

“Samsung is committed to meaningful innovations that are as secure as they are versatile and optimized,” said KC Choi, EVP and Head of Global Mobile B2B Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics. “As work habits evolve and people are working from virtually anywhere on any device, we are paving the way for the future of enterprise device security and democratizing the means for businesses to better protect their information.”

Flexibility for Enterprises and End Users

For enterprise IT managers, mobile hardware-backed device attestation with Intune provides strong protection for corporate needs without impacting the user experience. With this integration, even highly regulated organizations can adopt a BYOD policy with this additional layer of protection on the Samsung devices widely used by consumers and professionals for work. This increases worker productivity, provides better experiences for users, and simplifies administration.

This joint Samsung-Microsoft solution works on both managed and unmanaged devices regardless of ownership.⁵ Traditional device attestation mainly works on managed devices as it is server-based and requires network connectivity, meaning the entire device has to be enrolled into the corporate system.

With mobile hardware-backed attestation, enterprises can verify a device’s integrity and allow access to the corporate system whether it is managed or unmanaged. The user experience is also streamlined to enable employees to bring their personal devices to work and safely access the corporate system without extra security steps.

“Samsung’s industry-leading hardware and software solutions, coupled with the power of the Microsoft Cloud and Intune, uniquely position us to empower defenders with end-to-end capabilities to help stop sophisticated bad actors and improve Zero Trust security posture,” said Michael Wallent, CVP Microsoft Security — Management. “With this partnership, we are committed to continuous innovation that will ensure the most security-minded organizations have the best possible mobile device protection.”

For further details, please refer to https://aka.ms/KnoxIntuneAttestation.

¹ Supported on select Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets, including “Security by Knox” devices with Android OS 10 or later. To be eligible, devices must have run Android OS 9 or later at time of launch.
² “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” Executive Order No. 14028, 86 Fed. Reg. 26633 (May 17, 2021) https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/05/12/executive-order-on-improving-the-nations-cybersecurity/ and Young, Shalanda D. “Moving the U.S. Government Toward Zero Trust Cybersecurity Principles,” White House, Memo No. M-22-09, January 26, 2022 https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/M-22-09.pdf
³ Source: Worldwide Unified Endpoint Management Software Market Shares, 2022: A Tactical Management Tool Evolves into Strategic Data Platform – Printer-friendly – US50467223 (idc.com)
⁴ Source: Microsoft earnings release FY22 Q2. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/investor/earnings/FY-2022-Q2/press-release-webcast
⁵ Mobile hardware-backed device attestation, enabled by Samsung Knox hardware and Microsoft Intune app policies, is compatible with both Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM) systems, for use on company-owned devices as well as personally-owned devices.

Learn more about how Samsung Secure Wi-Fi works here.

* This content was originally published on Inverse on December 23, 2022. Click here for more.

¹ Samsung collaborated with Bustle Digital Group (BDG) to conduct an online survey between November and December 2022 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. residents between 18 and 25 years of age.

Learn more about how Samsung can keep you safe today here.

* This content was originally published on Inverse on December 23, 2022. Click here for more.

¹ Samsung collaborated with Bustle Digital Group (BDG) to conduct an online survey between November and December 2022 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. residents between 18 and 25 years of age.

Learn more about how Samsung Mobile Security works here.

* This content was originally published on Elite Daily on December 23, 2022. Click here for more.

¹ Samsung collaborated with Bustle Digital Group (BDG) to conduct an online survey between November and December 2022 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. residents between 18 and 25 years of age.

Learn more about how Samsung Mobile Security works here.

* This content was originally published on Elite Daily on December 23, 2022. Click here for more.

¹ Samsung collaborated with Bustle Digital Group (BDG) to conduct an online survey between November and December 2022 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. residents between 18 and 25 years of age.

* This content was originally published on Bustle on December 23, 2022. Click here for more.

¹ Samsung collaborated with Bustle Digital Group (BDG) to conduct an online survey between November and December 2022 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. residents between 18 and 25 years of age.

Learn more about how the Security & Privacy Dashboard helps you manage app permissions on your Galaxy devices here.

* This content was originally published on Bustle on December 22, 2022. Click here for more.

¹ Samsung collaborated with Bustle Digital Group (BDG) to conduct an online survey between November and December 2022 with a sample of 1,000 U.S. residents between 18 and 25 years of age.

Offering enhanced usability and simplicity, Samsung’s flagship file sharing feature enables the quick sharing of all file types, from simple photos and memos to large videos and business documents requiring increased security.

Galaxy’s Flagship File Sharing Function: Quick Share

1. Share Original Image Files Without Losing Quality

▲ Using Galaxy’s Quick Share feature, users can share files easily and quickly.

When meeting friends after not seeing them for a long time, capturing memories of your time spent together is essential. However, if the Gallery app on your smartphone fills up with photos while spending quality time with friends, there is no need to worry. To avoid the hassle of uploading all the photos to a messaging app or email and downloading them again, Quick Share provides simple file transfer in a matter of seconds.

The biggest advantage of Quick Share is that users can quickly share photos with nearby Galaxy devices in just a few taps regardless of the number and size of the files. With a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, users can send files to up to eight people at a time.¹

Receiving files through Quick Share is simple, from set up to sending and receiving. In order to use Quick Share, swipe down from the top of the screen of your Galaxy device and tap on the Quick Share icon from Quick Settings.

▲ Activate Quick Share from the Galaxy menu to send files conveniently.

For those looking to try out Quick Share, here is how to use the feature in just a few easy steps:

① Select the file to share → click Quick Share

Select a picture or video in the Gallery app or a file in a folder, and then click the Share icon. After pressing the Quick Share icon in the pop-up window, available Galaxy devices that can accept shared files appear.

▲ Users can simply select the file they want to share and click the Quick Share icon.

② Select Galaxy user to transfer files → Receiving party accepts files

Galaxy devices that can accept files are listed according to sharing preferences that the user has set in advance. When the other Galaxy device accepts the file transfer, the file is sent immediately. These shared files can be immediately found in the Quick Share folder created in the Gallery app without a separate download process.

▲ Share photos among Galaxy users in a flash using Quick Share.

2. Share Quickly and Seamlessly With Non-Galaxy Devices

What’s more, Quick Share makes file sharing easy not only between Galaxy devices but also with other smartphones.

▲ When sending files to non-Galaxy users, click Quick Share and Copy link or Share using QR code.

When using Quick Share with non-Galaxy users, a Galaxy user can select the file they want to share via Quick Share and choose from the following options: Copy link, Share in an app and Share using QR code. If the user chooses to share the file using a QR code, the recipient can simply copy or scan the code and receive the file instantly on their smartphone or device. Additionally, files uploaded to the Samsung Cloud can be shared with others as well.

▲ Transferring photos with Quick Share feature’s QR code function

If Share in an app is selected, the link can be sent via a messenger right away, making it an effective way to share files to multiple people at once in a group chatroom. Additionally, users can send original photos and videos in high quality without worrying about deteriorated image quality due to file compression.

It is also worth noting that files uploaded to Samsung Cloud are automatically deleted after a certain period, improving security and user convenience.

3. Share Quickly With A Range of Devices Such as Tablets and Laptops

Quick Share can be used on any Galaxy device that comes with the feature. The instant file sharing feature allows files to move freely across smartphones, Galaxy tablets and Galaxy Books.

▲ Sharing files from a Galaxy mobile device to a Galaxy Book with the Quick Share feature

Sharing files between different types of Galaxy devices is also easy and frictionless. To send a file from your Galaxy smartphone to your Galaxy Book, all you need to do is activate the Quick Share feature on both devices before selecting the files and recipient using Quick Share.

Share Safely by Doubling Security With Private Share

When sharing files containing important personal or financial information, Samsung’s Private Share is there to help your share files securely.

Unlike Quick Share, which uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, Private Share supports file encryption by utilizing blockchain. Users can send a variety of files through Private Share, including images, video, audio and documents. Twenty files of up to 200MB in total can be sent at once to a designated recipient using a phone number and identification number.

▲ With Private Share, users can control how long recipients have access for and set an expiration date.

▲ Private Share allows users to revoke access to shared files even after they have been sent.

The most notable feature of Private Share is that users can control the recipient’s access permission and the file’s expiration date. Prior to sharing, users can set the amount of time a file can be viewed as well as how the recipient can use the files. Users can also adjust the settings and revoke sharing permissions even after the files have been sent.

▲ Private Share prevents recipients from capturing screenshots of shared files, keeping them secure.

Additionally, the sender can check whether the recipient has received files as well as if and when they have been opened them. To ensure confidentiality, secure files cannot be downloaded, and screenshots cannot be taken, preventing files from being shared with parties that do not have access.

In addition to Quick Share and Private Share, Galaxy users can also use other file sharing methods, such as Dropship as well as Nearby Share, allowing users to send content how and when they want.

▲ Sharing photos between Galaxy users using Quick Share

From sharing important files in business environments to sharing photos and videos with loved ones, Samsung Galaxy’s Quick Share and Private Share features enable increasingly smooth communication in the digital era with their convenience, safety and wide usability.

¹ Varies depending on device.

Zero-click exploits are the latest kind of cyberattack, and they can take place any time an image is received. A single image could be hiding malicious code.

While there has been no sign of such attacks on Samsung Galaxy smartphones, Samsung Electronics constantly looks ahead to anticipate potential threats and develop preemptive security measures — such as Samsung Message Guard.

New Security for New Threats

Picture this: your phone receives an image. It vibrates gently in your pocket before going still. Or it’s on your bedside table, lighting up briefly as you sleep. You haven’t touched your phone, but someone may already be reading your messages, browsing your gallery and copying your bank details.

Zero-click exploits are just the latest threat in an era of increased cybercrime targeting user data. One in three consumers around the world has been the victim of a data breach where their personal data was hacked.¹ Data breaches are increasingly common, with rates more than tripling between 2013 and 2021.²

Threats evolve, but so too does Samsung’s mobile security. Samsung Galaxy smartphones offer comprehensive safeguards with the powerful Samsung Knox platform, and users are already protected from attacks using video and audio formats. Samsung Message Guard takes that security one step further by preemptively protecting your device, limiting exposure to invisible threats disguised as image attachments.³

The security solution currently works on Samsung Messages and Messages by Google.⁴ In line with Samsung’s philosophy of open collaboration, a software update will roll out at a later date to let Samsung Message Guard protect you across third party messaging apps as well.

A Secure Environment

Samsung Message Guard is an advanced “sandbox,” or a kind of virtual quarantine. When an image file arrives, it is trapped and isolated from the rest of the device. This prevents malicious code from accessing your phone’s files or interacting with its operating system. Samsung Message Guard checks the file bit by bit and processes it in a controlled environment to ensure it cannot infect the rest of your device.

Simply put, Samsung Message Guard automatically neutralizes any potential threat hiding in image files before they have a chance to do you any harm. It also runs silently and largely invisibly in the background and does not need to be activated by the user. So where previously you could be endangered without doing anything, now you are protected from zero-click exploits without lifting a finger.

Samsung Message Guard is just the latest forward-looking security solution from Samsung. Separately, Samsung Galaxy devices already provide industry-leading security and privacy protections in other areas, thanks to the award-winning Samsung Knox. This provides end-to-end protection across every layer of hardware and software, as well as real-time threat detection.

Availability

Samsung Message Guard is a solution on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. It will be gradually rolled out to other Galaxy smartphones and tablets⁵ later this year.

¹ 2022 Thales Consumer Digital Trust Index, https://cpl.thalesgroup.com/data-trust-index.
² 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report, Verizon, https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir/.
³ Samsung Message Guard supports protection against the following image formats: PNG, JPG/JPEG, GIF, ICO, WEBP, BMP, WBMP.
⁴ Default messaging app varies by market.
⁵ One UI 5.1 or higher.

In line with this, Samsung Galaxy users can decide who sees their data and how it gets used. As part of the latest update to One UI 5, the Security and Privacy Dashboard on Galaxy devices has been upgraded to make data safety even easier to manage.

Security and personal information protection menus have been merged, giving users a view of information that may be at risk. In one convenient place, the Dashboard can show the safety status of security items, let users quickly change settings and help them manage risks more seamlessly. The items that can make the biggest impact on digital safety — including Lock Screen, Accounts, SmartThings Find, App Safety and Updates — are now instantly accessible at the top of the dashboard, and intuitive red, yellow or green alerts show issues at a glance and provide clear indicators if there are security issues. The upgraded hub includes instant action prompts, such as permissions, that make data decisions more transparent.

When it comes to protecting personal information, keeping tabs on app permissions is one of the simplest ways to ensure your data is not unknowingly being shared. Here are four important permissions that help users reclaim their data sharing with just few quick clicks on their Galaxy devices.

Managing Ads With Ease

Online shopping is more popular than ever, and with so many platforms and apps, ads and recommendations can quickly become overwhelming. For avid shoppers who prefer not to be inundated by targeted advertisements, they can go to the Security and Privacy Dashboard, click the Privacy tab, then go to the Ads menu and select “Delete AD ID.” This means users can avoid unwanted recommendations as they continue shopping in and using their favorite apps.

Control Microphone and Camera Permissions

Galaxy users can choose exactly how much of their data can be accessed by a specific app. Users may require different app permissions depending on the situation. Gamers, for example, often need to communicate with others while playing. However, if a user discovers a gaming app can access their device’s microphone at all times, they can navigate to the Privacy menu within the Security and Privacy Dashboard to adjust their preferences — including revoking microphone access when an app isn’t in use or opting for no microphone access at all. The same options are available for camera access.

Manage Location-Based Services Easily

Location is one of the biggest data points users want control over as more and more apps use location-based services. As countless apps continue to keep tabs on users’ whereabouts, the Privacy menu within the Security and Privacy Dashboard lets people see what apps have tracked their location in the past 24 hours. This gives them the ability to quickly choose a new setting, such as sharing only while using an app for things like ride shares or not at all. By toggling the settings based on individual preferences, user can disable precise location tracking, allowing only approximate tracking.

Keep Your App Preferences Up to Date

Many apps are downloaded for specific occasions and then left installed and unused for long periods of time. Often times, people don’t realize that these apps might continue tracking their data and activity months after installing them, whether or not they are in use. To prevent apps from accessing more data than necessary, Galaxy devices will proactively protect users’ privacy by removing permissions from apps that haven’t been used for a while. If users want to reinstate the permissions, the Security and Privacy Dashboard makes it easy to do so at any time.

To keep up with the evolving world as our lives become more centered around data use, Samsung will continue prioritizing users’ security and privacy. Samsung will ensure Galaxy users can manage their data according to their preferences, empowering them to easily navigate an increasingly data-driven world.

¹ Global Data & Marketing Alliance: “Global Data Privacy: What the Consumer Really Thinks” 2022

“Our whole lives are on our phones, from credit card information to family photos. With Maintenance Mode, we are giving extra reassurance that Galaxy users can keep their privacy, even if they hand their phone to someone,” said Seungwon Shin, VP and Head of Security Team at Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics. “This is just the latest example of our constant efforts to introduce new ways to make people feel safe and in control, so they can explore new mobile experiences with peace of mind, knowing we have their back.”

Maintenance Mode is a way of creating a separate user account when you hand in your device to be repaired so they can operate core functions without being able to access to any of your private information. All the user needs to do is select Maintenance Mode in the “Battery and device care” menu within “Settings” and reboot their smartphone. As soon as it’s rebooted, all their personal information including their photos, documents and messages will be restricted.²

Once Maintenance Mode is switched on, the person who was entrusted with the device won’t be able to retrieve user-installed apps either. Data or accounts generated when using Maintenance Mode are automatically deleted as soon as the owner exits Maintenance Mode. They will be able to download apps on Galaxy Store, but those will be automatically deleted along with any data or accounts created as soon as the owner exits Maintenance Mode.

Samsung Galaxy devices are protected by Knox, Samsung’s defence-grade security platform, which offers a multi-layered approach to protection. Through open collaboration with trusted industry partners, any potential threats can be discovered and neutralized more quickly. Integrated hardware and software security safeguards in all areas of the device, from the chips inside to the apps users download. Real-time protection ensures security is constantly enforced, day and night. With this industry-leading security in place, users can be assured of their privacy. Samsung Galaxy devices enable control and transparency, with features such as Security and Privacy Dashboard and Permission Manager, so users can easily determine what happens to their data.

Samsung is constantly evaluating and pushing for new ways to keep users safe. In 2021, Samsung introduced Knox Vault, which isolates the most critical information from the rest of the device. This month, the company revealed Knox Matrix, its vision for the next level of security across multiple devices. By continuously innovating to provide the most secure and private experiences that customers can trust, Samsung is committed to leading the industry in mobile security.

Availability

Maintenance Mode was successfully trialed on the Galaxy S21 series in Korea in July and then launched in China in September 2022. It launches globally today, gradually rolling out over the next few months on select models running One UI 5. The rollout will continue throughout 2023, with availability expanding to more Galaxy devices. Stay tuned for more information on local availability.

For more information, please visit news.samsung.com/galaxy and www.samsungmobilepress.com.

¹ Availability may vary by market and model. Maintenance Mode is available on selected Samsung Galaxy devices running One UI 5 or later versions, including Galaxy S21 and S22 series. Timing of availability may vary by market, model and network provider.
² As a precautionary measure, users are encouraged to back up any personal data before activating Maintenance Mode.

Securely Connected Wherever You Are

When you’re at a public place, such as a coffee shop, you may want to connect to the free Wi-Fi. But before you connect, you want to be careful and make sure it’s safe. Secure Wi-Fi¹ mode on your Samsung Galaxy A53 5G helps keep your connection safe. When turned on, it encrypts your Wi-Fi internet traffic and helps prevent your device from being tracked. You can also track your Secure Wi-Fi usage at any time by checking your Protection activity.

HOW TO

Share What You Like, Privately

You may want to send something private to your friend, but you don’t want to risk anyone else seeing it. Private Share² helps prevent this. It encrypts your files, such as pictures, videos and documents, and lets you choose exactly who gets to see them and for how long. With blockchain-based encryption technology, there’s no need to worry about your files getting into the wrong hands.

HOW TO

Samsung Galaxy: Your Safe Space

For ease of access, you may want to take a picture of your credit card or ID and store it safely on your phone. You can keep your personal information safe with the A53 5G’s Secure Folder. Thanks to Samsung Knox, your private information stays secure on your device. Secure Folder even allows users to easily set up their own lock type, with options including PIN, pattern, password and fingerprint.

HOW TO

Out of Sight, Not Out of Your Hands

There’s no worse feeling than getting home from a fun day out and realizing you left your smartphone somewhere. With Find My Mobile,³ you can easily find your phone by going on the Find My Mobile website on your PC. It helps you find the current location of your phone, even when it’s offline. If you’ve left your phone somewhere away from home, there’s no need to worry. Find My Mobile allows you to lock your phone so no one can use it until you pick it up.

HOW TO

¹ Secure Wi-Fi is available for free for up to 250MB for all Galaxy users who have access to the service and up to 1024 MB a month for users whose device is running Android 12 S OS. Users can then choose to upgrade their plan at any time to enjoy additional, enhanced protections. Availability of Secure Wi-Fi may vary depending on country or carrier, and its connectivity is subject to applicable network environments. Some apps or websites may not be functional with under a Secure Wi-Fi connection.
² Private Share requires both the sender and receiver to have the Private Share app and Galaxy mobile devices such as phones and tablets with Android 9 Pie or later and PCs with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Windows 10 and up. Private Share can be used to send the following files to other Galaxy users: Image (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .webp, .heic, .heif, .dng), Video (.webm, .mp4, .3gp, .mkv, .mov), Audio (.mp3, .wav, .ogg, .m4a) and Text (.txt, .pdf). The number, capacity and expiration date of files as well as the number of simultaneous files sent via Private Share may be limited.
³ A device is “offline” when it is disconnected from a mobile network or Wi-Fi. The location of a lost device found with Find My Mobile is the approximate location where the lost device’s signal was detected and is subject to the network environment and the state of the mobile device. Requires ‘Find My Mobile’ turned on, ‘Remote unlock’ turned on for remote control feature use, ‘Offline finding’ turned on for offline finding support and a Samsung Account login. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.

▲ Seungwon Shin,¹ VP and Head of Security Team at Mobile eXperience Business, Samsung Electronics

Dangerous Times

It’s hard to imagine a better time for cyber-criminals. The conditions are ideal right now for anyone with ill intentions and technical know-how.

A rise in remote workers means more reliance on unsecure public Wi-Fi. New frontiers like the blockchain leave confused customers ripe for scams. Cyber-attacks are on the rise. And not just where you expect them. Recent wars have started with digital attacks on critical infrastructure, months before physical incursion.

All this when we are putting more of our lives into our smartphones. They are our wallets, our house keys and our IDs. A single intrusion can be devastating, so now more than ever we need our devices to be secure. Let’s examine what truly makes a device safe — so that you can go out into the world and live freely, without worrying about your data getting into the wrong hands.

What Security Is… and What It Isn’t

By now you’re likely thinking you’re fine, because you’re sensible. But there are many common misconceptions about security. You don’t let apps share your name, email, or habits. You even disable app tracking permissions. Great, but that doesn’t mean your data’s safe. Please don’t confuse privacy for security. Closing your curtains will do no good if someone kicks your door down. You think you have chosen a safe mobile ecosystem, one akin to a walled garden. But hackers adapt to their targets. Unsecure Wi-Fi, social engineering scams — these are threats regardless of what ecosystem you use.

You don’t open suspicious attachments. Great, but there are ‘zero-click’ attacks, which compromise a device without user interaction. That happened with Pegasus, spyware that exploited a flaw in a popular messaging system. All it took was for users to receive a message, and the hackers got in. Feeling safer than you are leads to complacency — that’s what cyber-criminals are counting on.

It’s unsettling to think that there are so many threats and no safe harbor. But that’s what inspires our work on Samsung Knox, our industry-leading, defense-grade security platform approved by many governments around the world. We achieved that level of trust through a holistic, multi-layered approach to protection: open collaboration, hardware and software integrated security and real-time protection.

Trust Through Collaboration

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my work with INTERPOL, it is that we are stronger and safer if we work with each other. Trust is built through open collaboration. That’s one of the great advantages of the Android ecosystem. Anyone can have access to the source code of Android OS, which allows it to be strengthened collectively. It allows some of the biggest names in tech to check and challenge each other — and work together to step up their game.

Samsung prides itself on this open model of partnership and collaboration, on top of our internal work to constantly strengthen our systems. That’s why we have worked closely with Google and have regular security issue meetings to share all threat data with each other. We also work with hundreds of partners to standardize security for Android.

Samsung Galaxy devices themselves also benefit from a wide community of people who understand our ecosystem. We work with academics and white hat hackers through our Mobile Security Rewards Program to identify and patch potential vulnerabilities through our regular security updates, and have awarded over $3.5 million worth of bounties to reward them for their valuable collaboration.

This way, we can better identify flaws or even predict them before they become problematic. More eyes, more heads, better solutions. Opening our ecosystem has not led to more vulnerabilities, but to greater and more diverse security practices.

An Integrated End-to-End Approach

It’s not just about software. We keep our watchful eye on each component from the processor up — we can do that as a leading global company that designs and manufactures its own products. You’re secure from day one thanks to security-specific hardware and isolated software integrated across our portfolio and supply chain. That’s why we can be confident in the integrity of our devices: end-to-end protection at all levels of the mobile experience, from the chips inside to the apps you use.

As the world opens back up, there are new risks to look out for. This is why we recently took things to the next level with Knox Vault, which combines the Secure Processor with a new Secure Memory Chip, to isolate the most critical information (such as PINs, passwords, biometrics, digital certificates and cryptographic keys) from the rest of the device to make sure it never gets into the wrong hands. For example, if a major security risk is detected on the device, Samsung Knox will lock down sensitive services such as Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass to keep your data as it should be: for your eyes only.

Protection at All Times

If you’re anything like me, you rarely turn your phone off. That’s how some people get in trouble: some companies believe it’s enough to run security verification only when the phone boots up. That’s why we defend your mobile experience even after the boot up stage. Attackers never rest, so why should we?

We are committed to offering you real-time protection. After booting, our Real-Time Kernel Protection (RKP) and Defeat Exploit (DEFEX) technologies continuously work to detect and prevent suspicious or unauthorized changes to the permissions you have given. We monitor threats constantly and even have an Incident Response and Management team in place, which uses machine learning to predict future threats.

And while a lot of people buy new phones every year, many like to hold on to their phones for longer periods. That’s why we release regular security updates to patch any vulnerabilities, for up to five years after the launch of your device. In this ever-changing landscape of cyber-security, people who want to use their phones for as long as possible should be as safe as those with the latest models.

The Privacy You Want, The Security You Need

Put it all together and you have a mobile experience secure enough for world leaders. This is a foundation of security built with open collaboration and industry validation, backed up by the toughest hardware and software protections we’ve ever created. This is the security you need.

Only with that comprehensive security in place can anyone truly offer privacy that is as transparent as it is tailored to your priorities. What you do with that privacy is your choice. You’re free to create your own mobile experience exactly as you like it, knowing we’ll always be there to keep you safe.

The world is more connected than ever, and there are more risks. But there are also more opportunities. Our priority is to keep you protected while you explore new experiences. With Samsung Galaxy, you’re free to live your life — with the privacy you want and the security you need.

¹ Dr. Seungwon Shin is VP and Head of the Security Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. He has led security innovations across the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, including the development of secure AP and Samsung Knox Vault. He also oversees Samsung’s response to on-going security threats with real-time protection and threat predictions, in close collaboration with partners and the broader research community. He is a member of the INTERPOL DarkNet Working Group as well as the Chair of the FIDO Korea Working Group. Before joining Samsung, he was an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at KAIST, specializing in the Dark Web.

As part of this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), Samsung Electronics is hosting a virtual Samsung Galaxy session on June 28. At the event, Samsung will be showcasing how the Galaxy ecosystem of connected devices is set to provide people with even greater possibilities for enriching their lifestyles.

Samsung will also be unveiling its vision for the future of smartwatches at the event with new opportunities for both developers and users designed to deliver a new era of smartwatch experiences. Furthermore, understanding how device security has never been more important than it is nowadays, the company will be sharing its latest security enhancements and innovations designed to give users protection and peace of mind in an open and connected world.

The Event will be available at Samsung Newsroom, Samsung YouTube at 7:15 pm CET.

Samsung Electronics today celebrated the third anniversary of its mobile payment platform, Samsung Pay. Originally launched in South Korea on August 20, 2015, Samsung Pay has experienced significant global growth and is now available in six continents¹ and 24 markets², including the latest market, South Africa. Thanks to the support and partnership of thousands of banks and countless network, merchant and service providers across the globe, Samsung recently passed more than 1.3 billion transactions globally.

“Since we launched Samsung Pay three years ago, we have been dedicated to delivering a mobile wallet platform that is simple, secure and works almost anywhere. We have been expanding its availability and forming strategic partnerships in each market to meet the unique needs of their users,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “And we’re not limiting ourselves to a mobile wallet – by integrating with our other mobile services, consumers will be able to earn Samsung Rewards points, use Bixby for a more seamless payment experience and more.”

The growth of Samsung Pay highlights the company’s localized and open approach to mobile payments. With approximately 2,000 banking and financial partners globally, Samsung Pay offers value-added services based on local market needs, including³:

• Online payments, now available in 15 markets, including Australia, Brazil, Switzerland and Taiwan
• Transit cards in 5 markets, including South Korea, China, and the U.K.
• Loyalty and membership cards in 20 markets, including Canada, France, Mexico and Sweden
• ATM transactions in 5 markets including South Korea, Russia, UAE, U.S. and Vietnam
• Samsung Rewards, offering points to purchase merchant partner vouchers and Samsung products and services, available in 10 markets, including India, Malaysia, Spain and the U.S.
• Pay Planner, helping users spend more wisely by tracking their transaction history and analysing their consumption pattern in South Korea and the UAE
• Bixby integration, allowing users to make purchases at popular merchants with one simple request.

Samsung takes a localized approach for every launch, ensuring that the partnerships, value-added services and capabilities of Samsung Pay are customized for each market to provide the optimum mobile wallet service. Samsung also works with existing payment services so that when the service is introduced in the market, it’s seamlessly integrated into the payment infrastructure. For example, in Hong Kong, Samsung exclusively partnered with the Octopus Card Limited to bring NFC-enabled Octopus payments to the market’s diverse transit and retail establishments, offering customers a fast and simple payment experience. Samsung’s partnership network extends with support from retail and corporate leaders, including Ticket®, one of the largest benefits card providers for organizations in Brazil, and El Corte Inglés department store in Spain. By taking a localized approach to partnerships like these, millions of users benefit from having a centralized and secure payments platform across multiple card types, and exclusive rewards such as product vouchers, instant rebates and extra loyalty points.

Samsung’s model of open collaboration extends into the broader payments industry through partnerships with major financial institutions, including PAYCO (South Korea), Alipay (China), WeChat Pay (China), BHIM UPI (India), Chase Pay (U.S.), PayPal (U.S.), and NAPAS (Vietnam). By partnering with these financial leaders, Samsung Pay provides consumers with a more functional mobile payment platform. Additionally, with PayPal, users can now pay offline, and soon online via Samsung Pay. Other partnerships, such as those with Chase Pay (U.S.) and PAYCO (South Korea) use Samsung’s MST technology, giving customers even greater flexibility in how they make payments.

*All functionality, features and other information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, performance and availability of the service are subject to change without notice.

¹ Samsung Pay is available in six continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

² Samsung Pay is available in 24 markets, including South Korea, U.S., China, Spain, Singapore, Australia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Sweden, UAE, Switzerland, U.K., Vietnam, Mexico, Italy, Canada and South Africa. Preliminary access is also currently available in France.

³ Service functionality and device compatibility may vary by market and conditions.

To offer users greater flexibility and convenience, the Galaxy S9 introduces support for innovative biometric authentication features that add new layers to the Galaxy line’s already stout security. Let’s take a closer look at how innovations like Intelligent Scan and Dedicated Fingerprint will streamline how users access their phone and safeguard their personal data.

An Intelligent Approach to Authentication

To make unlocking the Galaxy S9 as simple as possible, Samsung combined its advancements in iris scanning, facial-recognition and intelligent technologies to create a seamless biometric security solution that offers users fast and secure access to their device.

Intelligent Scan is a deep learning-based verification solution that utilizes the collective strength of the Galaxy S9’s iris scanning and facial recognition technologies to allow users to unlock their device and access protected content with a simple glance. The solution works by carefully analyzing your face’s visible features, as well as the lighting conditions of your surroundings, and determining the optimal authentication method to open your phone. Intelligent Scan’s multimodal approach allows it to ensure that biometric authentication occurs successfully in virtually any environment.

The Galaxy S9’s advanced facial-recognition technology utilizes an immense amount of data to recognize your face’s distinct features from a wide range of angles, and its iris-scanning technology has been enhanced to identify unique iris patterns from greater distances. This powerful combination of cutting-edge biometric and intelligent innovations allows the Galaxy S9 to recognize users even when a piece of clothing or an accessory is obstructing part of their face. So you won’t be required to remove your cap or adjust your scarf whenever you’d like to unlock your phone.

Going forward, Samsung plans to integrate Intelligent Scan support into a wide range of applications, beginning with Samsung Pass. Adding this functionality to the app will allow users to enjoy the same streamlined security when entering website logins and other sensitive information within the Samsung Internet mobile app.

Premium Security at Your Fingertips

The Galaxy S9 also introduces new capabilities to the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor that make this tried-and-true authentication method even more useful.

The sensor, which is conveniently located beneath the camera for easy access, now allows users to register fingerprints with a single swipe, and designate a Dedicated Fingerprint to use to apply an additional layer of security to their device’s Secure Folder. This encrypted folder offers a safe, conveniently accessible home for private apps and files that users can securely lock with their Dedicated Fingerprint, or with a PIN, pattern, passcode or iris scan.

When users unlock their phone using this finger, rather than bringing them to the home screen, the device will automatically display their Secure Folder’s contents. Users can also select how they would like the folder to be displayed – either as a traditional folder, or as a launcher. The latter will launch a secure home screen that’s populated only by their designated private apps, as well as a Secure Folder widget that allows them to easily add more.

Together, the streamlined biometric technologies featured in the Galaxy S9 and S9+ offer users a mobile experience that’s not only more seamless and convenient, but more personalized than ever.

^*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Interoperability, a Must in the Age of Industry 4.0

Interoperability is a prerequisite for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It refers to the ability in which systems and devices can exchange and interpret data. For Samsung, interoperability stands as a significant challenge in creating a seamless IoT platform which can cut across business domains to improve operational efficiency.

This past July, and with the aim to overcome this challenge, Samsung joined one of the world’s longest running and most influential current de-facto Industrial IIoT organizations, the OPC Foundation, founded in 1996, as a core Corporate Member. In specific, the OPC is the interoperability standard for the secure and reliable exchange of data in the industrial automation space and other industries. It ensures the seamless flow of information among devices from multiple vendors. The OPC Foundation oversees the development and maintenance of this standard, and its OPC Unified Architecture (UA), released in 2008, is a platform agnostic, service-oriented architecture that integrates all the functionality of the individual OPC Classic specifications into one extensible framework.

As part of its involvement in the Foundation, Samsung will work together with over 500 industry vendors and software developers to take part in creating a series of specifications for the OPC, and towards the aim to accelerate the deployment of an interoperable IIoT edge platform into its manufacturing infrastructure based on the OPC UA framework.

Creating an Interoperable Ecosystem

The EdgeX Foundry is another collaborative project that is building an open interoperability framework. Hosted by the influential The Linux Foundation, its purpose is to unify various standards related to IoT edge computing, an innovative method of optimizing cloud computing systems by performing data processing at the edge of the network, near the source of the data. In July, Samsung became a Platinum member of the EdgeX Foundry to support in the building of a common framework for IoT edge computing.

The ecosystem for the Industrial IoT Edge Solution

By participating in the EdgeX Foundry, Samsung will receive direct benefit in its emerging efforts in the industrial sector while, at the same time, expanding the market for EdgeX compatible components and devices. Specifically, Samsung will seek to create lightweight edge solutions that can support real-time operations for factories, for example manufacturing equipment utilizing sensors and IoT technologies to enable real-time data collection and analysis, as well as capabilities for self-optimization and autonomous decision-making.

Boosting Productivity through IIoT   

In addition to Smart Manufacturing, Samsung is exploring various other avenues in IIoT, for example Smart Buildings, Smart Lighting and Smart Energy Management. Through constructive and close cooperation with different industry partners, Samsung is moving one step closer to the achievement of true seamless interoperable IoT services across business domains.

The Samsung Notebook 9 delivers the latest in Notebook technology in a sleek and light design. With advanced features including enhanced connectivity, premium display and an added layer of security, the Samsung Notebook 9 offers the performance and portability to go wherever you need to go.

Sleek and Light Design

• Impossibly Light: The Samsung Notebook 9 13.3-inch — at 1.8 pounds — is the lightest notebook on the market. It’s effortless to carry, and easy to travel with. It’s the perfect combination of performance and portability.
• Refined Design: The Samsung Notebook 9 13.3-inch and 15-inch feature an ultra-slim bezel and near edge-to-edge display sets a new design standard and gives you more screen to do what you need to do
• Versatile: The Samsung Notebook 9 display reclines 180°, making it simple to share presentations with co-workers, or pictures with your friends and family.
• Durable: With a sleek single shell structure, and Micro Arc Oxidation (MAO) Rigidity technology, the Notebook 9 features added integrity, resiliency, and thermal and shock resistance.

Advanced Features for Strong Performance and Connectivity

• Powerful Performance: The Samsung Notebook 9 isn’t just a beautiful device, it also packs power and performance. It is equipped with the latest 7^th Generation Intel® Core i7/i5 Processors, as well as faster storage and memory.
• Connectivity Features: The Samsung Notebook 9 offers exclusive software solutions for peer-to-peer sharing with other devices including smartphones. With PC Message and PC Gallery, users can easily share files, messages and photos anytime, anywhere.

Fast Charging Battery

• Long-Lasting Battery: The Samsung Notebook 9 battery last for 7 hours on a single charge—more than enough for a day at the office, or even an international flight.
• Adaptive Fast Charge: Users can fully recharge the Samsung Notebook 9 in 80 minutes, or get 2.1 hours of power in just 20 minutes.
• USB Type-C: The latest USB Type-C port lets users charge the Samsung Notebook 9 through via a cell-phone charger, and also enables quick data transfer and connectivity to displays and other devices.

Improved Security with Built-in Fingerprint Sensor

• Security is always top-of-mind which is why the Samsung Notebook 9 includes a built-in fingerprint sensor as well as support for Windows Hello, which enables secure sign in with a single touch, so users can log into the Windows 10 device without typing in a password.

Immersive Experiences with Premium Display Technology

• Vibrant Full-HD Display: The Samsung Notebook 9 was created with a stunningly immersive full-HD display with bright, vivid and accurate colors. Featuring Samsung RealView Display, the Samsung Notebook 9 elevates the viewing experience to new heights with support for a high-level of brightness, true-to-life colors and a wide viewing angle. Also, with Outdoor Mode, instantly boost the clarity of the display with a quick shortcut command when working under direct sunlight.
• HDR Video: View content in high dynamic range (HDR) to experience more vibrant videos.

Samsung Notebook 9 15” EXT Product Specifications

OS	Windows 10 Home
PROCESSOR	Intel Core i7 7500U
DISPLAY	15.0-inch, 350nit, FHD (1,920X1,080), 178°, LR, sRGB 95% Delta E<2.5, Outdoor mode (500 nits), Video HDR
GRAPHICS	Dedicated; NVIDIA 940MX Graphics Card
STORAGE	PCIe NVMe,256GB SSD
MEMORY	DDR4 dual channel, 16GB (on board)
WIRELESS	802.11 ac 2X2
BLUETOOTH	Bluetooth 4.1
SOUND	1.5W X 2 SPEAKERS
INTEGRATED CAMERA	720p
MIC	Internal Dual Array Digital Mic
KEYBOARD	1.5mm stroke, backlit, curved keycap, fingerprint sensor
I/O PORTS	1 x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 [up to 40Gbps, 4K display out with optional adapter, Charging] + 2 x USB 3.0 + 1 USB 2.0
AC ADAPTER	65W adaptor
DIMENSIONS	13.70″ x 9.03″ x 0.61″
WEIGHT	2.73 lbs
BATTERY	66Wh
MATERIAL/COLOR	Light Titan
SOFTWARE	Wi-Fi Transfer, Simple Sharing, PC Message, PC Gallery, SideSync

* Samsung Notebook 9 15″ EXT is only available for purchase in US markets.

Samsung Notebook 9 (15-inch) Product Specifications

OS	WINDOWS 10 Home
PROCESSOR	7TH GEN INTEL® CORE i7
DISPLAY	15.0″, 350nit, FHD (1,920X1,080), 178°, LR, sRGB 95% Delta E<2.5, Outdoor mode (500 nits), Video HDR
GRAPHICS	SHARED
STORAGE	PCIe NVMe, up to 256GB SSD
MEMORY	DDR4 dual channel, up to 8GB (on board)
WIRELESS	802.11 ac 2X2
BLUETOOTH	Bluetooth 4.1
SOUND	1.5W X 2 SPEAKERS
INTEGRATED CAMERA	720p
MIC	Internal Dual Array Digital Mic
KEYBOARD	1.5mm stroke, backlit, curved keycap, finger print sensor
I/O PORTS	2XUSB 3.0, 1XUSB 2.0, 1XUSB-C, HDMI, MicroSD, HP/Mic
AC ADAPTER	45W small adaptor
DIMENSIONS	347.9 X 229.4 X 14.9mm
WEIGHT	2.17lbs
BATTERY	30Wh, Fast Charging, External Battery Charging
MATERIAL / COLOR	Light Titan
SOFTWARE	Wi-Fi Transfer, Simple Sharing, PC Message, PC Gallery, SideSync

Samsung Notebook 9 (13.3-inch) Product Specifications

OS	WINDOWS 10 Home
PROCESSOR	7TH GEN INTEL® CORE i5/i7
DISPLAY	13.3”, 350nit, FHD (1,920X1,080), 178°, LR, sRGB 95% Delta E<2.5, Outdoor mode (500 nits), Video HDR
GRAPHICS	SHARED
STORAGE	SATA3 SSD, up to 256GB SSD
MEMORY	DDR4 dual channel, up to 8GB for i3, up to 16GB for i7 (on board)
WIRELESS	802.11 ac 2X2
BLUETOOTH	Bluetooth 4.1
SOUND	1.5W X 2 SPEAKERS
INTEGRATED CAMERA	720p
MIC	Internal Dual Array Digital Mic
KEYBOARD	1.5mm stroke, backlit, curved keycap, finger print sensor
I/O PORTS	2XUSB 3.0, 1XUSB-C, HDMI, MicroSD, HP/Mic
AC ADAPTER	45W small adaptor
DIMENSIONS	309.4 X 208 X 13.9mm
WEIGHT	1.8lbs
BATTERY	30Wh, Fast Charging, External Battery Charging
MATERIAL / COLOR	Light Titan
SOFTWARE	Wi-Fi Transfer, Simple Sharing, PC Message, PC Gallery, SideSync

* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

** Portion of memory occupied by existing content.

*** Battery life is based on internal testing conducted by Samsung. Results may differ by usage pattern.

Source: US Newsroom

Samsung Electronics, today celebrates the one year anniversary of Samsung Pay, the most widely accepted mobile payment system, with about 100 million unique transactions in seven countries to date.

“Since its introduction a year ago, Samsung Pay continues to lead mobile payments by providing services that are simple, secure and virtually anywhere,” said Injong Rhee, CTO and EVP of Software and Services, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our ambition to reach a world without wallets continues to draw ever closer, and this strong consumer adoption signals a shift in behavior and demonstrates the continued enthusiasm for a safer, smarter and better mobile wallet.”

Global Market and Partnership Ecosystem

Samsung Pay pushes to grow and provide enhanced services, making it a holistic digital wallet extending beyond just credit or debit cards. Users can add membership cards, gift cards and redeem coupons, and today there are more than 4 million registered membership cards in the United States and South Korea, providing more convenient and flexible payment experiences in users’ everyday lives.* Samsung Pay also continues to add banking and merchant partners across the globe, with more than 440 bank issuers currently supported by the service.**

Across Korea specifically, the market has processed more than 2 trillion won in transactions with more than 25 percent of the transactions made online. Nearly 11 million cards related to value-added services, including membership, ATM and transit cards, have been registered, demonstrating the clear shift in consumer behavior and benefits Samsung Pay brings to users in Korea.

More Than a Payment Service

Samsung Pay, a secure and easy-to-use mobile payment service, can be used to make purchases nearly everywhere cards are accepted.

• SIMPLE: To make a payment on Samsung Pay, users can simply swipe up on their eligible Galaxy smartphone, scan their fingerprint and pay.
• SECURE: Samsung Pay uses three levels of security to enable secure payments: fingerprint or iris-scanning authentication, tokenization and Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade mobile security platform.
• ALMOST ANYWHERE*: Samsung Pay is compatible with the majority of existing and new terminals, allowing users to pay almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your card.

Samsung Pay is currently available on select Galaxy devices including the new Galaxy Note7, Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, S6 edge+, Note5 as well as premium and mid-range options like the 2016 models of the Galaxy A5, A7 and A9.*

*Visit www.samsung.com/pay for the list of partners that support Samsung Pay.
**Availability may vary by each region and market condition.

The iris scanner of the Galaxy Note7 provides the ultimate level of privacy and security by offering secure biometric authentication integrated with Samsung’s trusted Knox platform. With the device’s iris or fingerprint scanner, the new Samsung Pass can act as a master key for mobile banking services or website login on Samsung Internet, the default browser for Galaxy devices. In this way, Samsung Pass lets users enjoy a highly optimized browsing experience without having to type in an ID or password—or even touch their phone.

No IDs. No Passwords. Just You.

These days, people do just about everything online. From paying bills to shopping for birthday gifts, consumers rely on the Internet to carry out the simplest of everyday tasks. But remembering passwords for each different account can be a major headache, not to mention extremely time consuming.

Furthermore, rising identity theft has forced companies to apply stricter ID and password requirements. These specifications differ from company to company, adding even more frustration to the equation.

To mitigate this growing inconvenience, Samsung provided Galaxy device users the Web Sign-in option on Samsung Internet 4.0. Previously, this feature protected a user’s identity with fingerprint authentication when logging in to websites. But now, with Samsung Pass and the new Samsung Internet 4.2, which is available on the Galaxy Note7, navigating password-protected websites launched on Samsung Internet is even easier and safer.

The new iris recognition feature is a convenient way to accurately authenticate a user’s identity. With a simple glance, a user can safely access their email account or log in to a travel website to book a flight.

While Samsung Pass makes it easy to quickly enable auto login for websites and apps, it will also allow users to use financial, medical and healthcare services—ones that require additional security—with biometric authentication. For instance, iris recognition provides an added layer of security for sensitive banking transactions, such as high-value money transfers.

In fact, many banks and financial institutions recognize the added security that iris scanning technology provides. Which is why several leading banks have teamed up with Samsung to begin integrating the Galaxy Note7’s iris scanner and Samsung Pass into the mobile banking experience.

But that’s just the beginning. Samsung Pass could eventually replace IDs and passwords altogether for third-party services like mobile games and social media channels. It might even one day replace physical keys, like those we use to get inside our homes or start our car engines. And, as we continue to become more connected, Samsung Pass could even let us activate Internet of Things (IoT) devices with a simple iris scan.

Safe, Secure and Speedy Sign In

Getting started with Samsung Pass is easy. A user must first sign up for Samsung Pass by registering his or her biometric information, which is then coded, encrypted  and stored securely under the protection of Knox. Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Protocol also provides the key to this encrypted information, hence, enabling online biometric authentication.

As a result, users no longer have to save or manage their IDs and passwords for their most frequently used websites or apps from the Settings menu.

Along with the launch of the Galaxy Note7, Samsung Pass for Web Sign-in on Samsung Internet and mobile banking services will be available from August 19 in Korea and will gradually be expanded worldwide.

*All functionality features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Samsung Electronics today announced the commercial launch of the new Galaxy Note7 in select markets including the US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, the UAE and Korea.

The Galaxy Note7 strikes a balance between work and play, enabling people to achieve more than what they thought possible on a smartphone.

Featuring a symmetrical dual-edge design and refined user experience, the Galaxy Note7 provides a comfortable grip and easier one-handed operation, despite its large 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display. Additionally, the Galaxy Note7 demonstrates Samsung’s category-defining leadership with innovative features including an enhanced, water-resistant S Pen; advanced security that couples Samsung Knox with a new iris scanning feature; and immersive entertainment capabilities with ready-to-stream HDR video.

Take a look at how the Galaxy Note7 enables users to think big and do more in the hands-on videos below.

*All functionality features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

The Galaxy Note7’s new iris scanning technology provides users with an additional form of authentication to reinforce security. But new technology can raise a lot of questions. Here is a list of FAQs to clarify anything you might have been wondering about the Galaxy Note7’s iris scanner.

Q. How do I save my iris data on the Galaxy Note7? Isn’t it difficult?

Registering your iris information is not only incredibly easy, but it’s fast, too. All you need to do is access the Irises tab from the Lock screen and security menu in Settings to register one or both of your irises.

Simply hold your device 25-35 centimeters from your face with the screen facing toward you, position your eyes in the circles shown on the screen and follow the prompts. In a matter of seconds, the iris sensor extracts your iris patterns, codes them into a digital form and saves them in the secure TrustZone of Knox.

Q. Does the iris scanner work if I wear glasses or contact lenses? What about if I’ve had LASIK/LASEK surgery?

When you wear eyeglasses, reflected glare from surrounding lights may interfere with iris scanning and recognition. Also, if your lenses are very thick or have a special coating, scanning and recognition speed may be affected. This is also the case for tinted or decorative contact lenses. With sunglasses, the iris scanner does not work properly because sunglass lenses block IR light.

If you have undergone an eye operation like LASIK or LASEK, you will need to re-register your iris information on the device, as the operation may cause slight changes to your cornea and subsequently affect the refraction of light from the iris sensor to your eyes. Likewise, if your eyes are severely swollen or not completely open, the iris scanner may not be able to read your irises.

Q. Can I use the iris scanner anywhere? If the iris scanner can’t recognize my irises, how can I access my Galaxy Note7?

Using the iris scanner in direct sunlight or under bright light may affect the accuracy of the sensor. For maximum effectiveness, move to an area that is slightly shaded when using the iris scanner. A dirty iris camera can also affect the scanner’s reading, so in the case that it doesn’t work, try cleaning the area above the screen.

Additionally, you can unlock the device with an alternative method such as your fingerprint (if it is registered), a pattern, PIN or password. (You will also need to use your selected non-biometric alternative method when the device has been restarted or has been inactive for 24 hours.)

Q. What functions can I use with the iris scanner?

The Galaxy Note7’s iris recognition technology allows for all-around reinforced mobile security for functions such as unlocking your device, or verifying your identity in place of your Samsung account.

The device’s iris scanner can be used to activate Samsung Pass, a new feature that acts as a master key for mobile banking services and automatic website login on the Samsung Internet browser. You can also add another layer of security to value-added services like Samsung Pay, as well as safely complete mobile banking transactions or lock private data through Secure Folder.

For enterprise users, iris scanning technology can be utilized to authenticate access to the Knox Workspace container.

Q. Is iris scanning really safer than fingerprint scanning?

While fingerprint and iris authentication both provide a high level of security, iris scanning is one of the most secure and reliable biometric techniques available today. This is because each individual has a uniquely different and highly intricate iris pattern in each eye, which is almost impossible to replicate.

Furthermore, users can only register the iris pattern(s) of one person on each device, which means that even if the smartphone is stolen or lost and someone else is able to gain access to the smartphone, the user’s iris information won’t be compromised.

Lastly, iris scanning results in fewer false acceptances than fingerprint scanning, according to some studies.

Q. Where does the iris information get stored once it’s registered? Does it get processed safely? If I use it to login to a website, or for a mobile banking transaction, does it get saved on the server?

With the Galaxy Note7, registered iris data is stored safely in the hardware by Samsung’s trusted Knox platform, just as fingerprint data has been stored in the past.

This means that when iris data is used for user authentication for web log-in or Samsung Pay, for example, it is not in its raw form. Instead, it is digitized and encrypted as a code which is stored at the hardware level. Therefore, Knox provides an added level of security so users can be confident that their personal information is always safe.

Q. There’s a red light that flickers when I use the iris scanner. What is it, and isn’t it bad for my eyes?

This red light is an infrared LED, and it enables the best range for iris scanning to ensure maximum accuracy. It is completely safe to use and there are no health implications associated with the technology. It has even received the highest International Electrotechnical Commission IEC62471 certification level.

In addition, the light will automatically switch off if the device detects that your eyes are too close or exposed to the IR LED for more than nine seconds.

*All functionality features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

In a world that is more digitally connected than ever before, keeping your personal data safe is essential. That’s why the Galaxy Note7 provides best-in-class security features, like the new iris scanning technology, familiar fingerprint scanning capabilities and Samsung’s trusted Knox security platform.

Samsung’s fingerprint scanning technology has been widely used to ensure device security and protection of data, such as mobile payment information on services like Samsung Pay. But with the Galaxy Note7, new iris scanning technology has been integrated to provide users with an additional form of authentication to reinforce security. With this innovative, highly-secure technology, users don’t even need to touch their phone to verify their identity; they simply need to look at the device’s screen to complete the scanning process.

For Your Eyes Only

Iris scanning is an automated method of biometric identification that uses mathematical pattern recognition of images of an individual’s iris, either from one or both eyes.

To obtain these images, an authentication device scans the iris—which is the thin, colored ring of the eye that opens and shuts the pupil like a camera shutter, thus regulating the amount of light that reaches the retina.

Each individual has a uniquely different and highly intricate iris pattern in each eye, which is completely developed at a very young age and remains unchanged throughout one’s lifetime. This, combined with the fact that iris patterns are almost impossible to replicate, makes iris scanning one of the most secure and reliable biometric techniques available.

As a result, it is widely being used for access control in pharmaceutical dispensing, border control and airport security. Samsung has had success with this technology with the Galaxy Tab Iris, a highly secure biometric device created for government organizations and enterprises in India.

Bringing Biometrics to the Smartphone

Once a user registers his or her iris information on the Galaxy Note7, it is stored as an encrypted code. When a user attempts to access content, such as a protected app, the infrared (IR) LED and Iris camera work together to capture the iris pattern for recognition, extract and digitize the pattern, and compare the digitized pattern with the encrypted code to verify access.

Samsung was able to apply two new components to enable iris recognition without sacrificing the design of the Galaxy Note7. To do so, the device was equipped with a dedicated iris camera, which utilizes a special image filter to receive and recognize the reflected images of the irises with a red IR LED light.

This red light allows for the best range for iris scanning. Furthermore, unlike traditional visible (or RGB) images, which can be affected by iris color or ambient light, infrared images display clear patterns and have low light reflection.

Samsung’s proprietary technology also makes use of the light emitted from the Galaxy Note7’s display so the scanner can receive data even in low light environments.

Together, these components ensure that iris readings are accurate and speedy. In fact, iris scanning requires fewer registration trials and results in fewer false acceptances than fingerprint scanning.

And with the Galaxy Note7, users get the peace of mind knowing that their iris data is encrypted and stored safely in the hardware by the Knox platform, just as fingerprint data has been stored in the past. Furthermore, only one person can register his or her iris information, which means that even if the device is stolen or lost and someone else is able to gain access to the smartphone, the user’s iris information won’t be compromised.

The IR LED of the Galaxy Note7 is also safe to use with no health implications associated with the technology, and received the highest International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62471 (photo biological stability) certification level. In addition, the device will automatically switch off if it detects that the human eye is too close or exposed too long to the IR LED sensor.

All Eyes on Mobile Security

Leveraging this iris scanning technology, the Galaxy Note7 offers newly added services to provide an additional layer of security.

The first is Secure Folder, a separate folder that lets users manage private apps and files securely via fingerprint,  iris scanner, pattern or PIN.

Users may leverage this service to keep private and personal data, such as banking information,  completely separate on their smartphone. It’s also a great tool for parents who want to block access to specific games or content from their children. Secure Folder is easy to use and has few restrictions for content storing or app sharing on the device.

Another added security feature, Samsung Pass, enables users to quickly log into websites on the Samsung Internet Browser using biometric authentication. Because users don’t have to waste time constantly inputting a username or password, Samsung Pass adds an element of convenience to the latest addition of the Galaxy Note lineup.

In addition to secure storing and faster access, Samsung is also establishing partnerships with major financial institutions such as Bank of America, Citibank and U.S. Bank to explore the integration of the iris scanner into mobile banking apps.

But mobile banking is only the beginning. As developers start to make use of the device’s onboard iris scanner to enable the verification of transactions and other activities, Samsung’s iris scanning technology will expand to various industries.

As we continue to store and have access to more private and highly sensitive information on our phones, the Galaxy Note7 delivers the security users trust and the privacy they rely on.

For enterprise, iris scanning technology can also be used to authenticate access to Knox Workspace container that is a trusted by many of our enterprise customers to reinforce security via their corporate EMM solution of choice.

For more product information, please visit www.samsung.com/galaxy

*Service availability and scope may vary by region and market.

**All functionality features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Samsung Electronics announced that the company has expanded its worldwide partnership with Danish independent software vendor Ubiquitech for its Print Management solutions. Ubiquitech’s software has been certified by Samsung for its multi-function printer (MFP) solutions, including the MultiXpress series with a Smart UX Center based on Android. With this agreement, Samsung will be able to better serve enterprise consumers with IBM Z and Power system solutions.

Through Ubiquitech’s print management solutions, Samsung printing products can help improve printing security in business environments. The solution identifies registered users and only allows documents to be printed by or shared with authorized personnel, preventing confidential information from being leaked. Moreover, Ubiquitech solutions make sure all print tasks are tracked and registered. Users can see an overview of all printing tasks on the Smart UX display and reduce duplicate or unnecessary printing.

Ubiquitech’s solutions can run on Windows, IBM Power and IBM System Z, allowing enterprise customers to easily implement Samsung’s printing solutions within their current IT strategy. Samsung expects to be able to enable its range of customers – from small and medium-sized businesses to enterprises – to centralize their print management systems, helping them to save on their total cost of ownership (TCO) for printing products.

“Ubiquitech’s technically strong and flexible solutions give the enterprise customer the possibility to consolidate all Windows Print Servers into a single IBM System Z or Power platform; potentially releasing significant savings”, said Klaus Kristiansen, CEO, Ubiquitech.

“Security has been an essential business focus for Samsung,” said David SW Song, Senior Vice President of Printing Solutions Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through the strategic alliance with Ubiquitech, Samsung will provide highly secure, efficient, and easy-to-use printing solutions that seamlessly fit into the IT and office ecosystem.”

About Ubiquitech

Ubiquitech is an independent software vendor founded in 2004 that develops, produces and delivers intelligent, secure print management systems based on open platform technology. Having received the Duke’s Choice Award from Sun for Best Printing System and Mobility, Ubiquitech provides world-class printing solutions and security to organizations of different sizes.

“Software is everywhere you look now. It’s in our phones, our cars, and even our smart watches. Code is the key to unlocking human potential and developers have a big part to play in this rapidly growing movement,” said Dongjin Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics to those in attendance. “The theme of SDC is ‘connecting the future everywhere you look.’ That means: everywhere you go, there will be opportunities to bring devices and people together. It also means there will be opportunities for you to connect with the future, right now.”

New and enhanced developer-driven technologies, tools and opportunities introduced today include:

Internet of Things: Building the IoT Ecosystem

At SDC 2016, Samsung introduced essential new easy-to-use, open APIs and tools for the SAMSUNG ARTIK Platform, an end-to-end, integrated IoT platform that transforms the process of building and launching IoT products. Using these APIs and tools, companies can securely collect, store, and act on any data from any connected device or cloud service in order to quickly bring new IoT solutions and services to market, tap into new revenue streams, and grow their business.

Samsung’s open platform standards enable faster and simpler development of new enterprise, industrial, and consumer applications. Customers with varying levels of skillsets and requirements will benefit from a range of tools and APIs that map to the widest range of IoT devices and projects, all based on a professional-grade, highly integrated, and familiar development platform that includes the essential building blocks and breakthrough technologies to establish a powerful new IoT ecosystem and launch IoT applications into the future.

Entertainment Services & Virtual Reality:

Virtual reality was another key topic at the Samsung Developer Conference this year. Following the popularity of the Gear VR powered by Oculus, Samsung continued to expand its VR leadership with the announcement of the Gear 360 in February. Samsung Gear 360 lets consumers easily create, view and share their favorite experiences through 360-degree video and still image content.

Samsung also introduced an array of developer tools for TVs including the Samsung Smart TV SDK, Samsung TV Toast which enables developer to export their codes to multiple TV platforms, and Samsung Checkout on TV, a new Smart TV optimized payment solution.

Security Signature Services:

Samsung Knox, the award winning security platform, is expanding to include more devices and increase interoperability. Samsung Knox will now serve as the foundation for all enterprise solutions and services including healthcare, automotive, finance and other segments. With this evolution, Knox will now cover mid-tier devices, and be embedded on wearable devices such as the Samsung Gear S2.  Knox will also be extended beyond the Android operating system to include Samsung’s Tizen operating system, allowing millions more Samsung device owners to benefit from defense-grade security, while capitalizing on a networked world to improve productivity.

Citizenship Showcase: Young Coders from around the World

As part of its commitment to STEM education and inspiring young people in coding, Samsung organizes competitions and coding initiatives around the world. At SDC 2016, Samsung invited six young software developers from the United States, Argentina and Korea to present their ideas and meet with professional developers. :

From the United States, two winners of the 2015 U.S. Mobile App Academy presented their respective app creations: Med Kid, which aims to create a fun way to incentivize children who are seriously ill to keep track of and take their medications, and Code Clash, a game that teaches kids coding and helps solve the disparity of available engineers in the specific field of JAVA programming. Three students from Argentina and a student from Korea also attended to each demonstrate their winning mobile apps project.

And while the company continues to enlist the help of external developers, it is also making use of talent within its own employee base through its five C-Lab projects. C-Lab enables Samsung employees to pursuing their own creative business ideas.

For exclusive, one-of-kind content showcasing SDC 2016, please visit the Samsung U.S. Newsroom at: http://news.samsung.com/us and http://news.samsung.com/global. Follow us and engage on Twitter: @samsungnewsus using hashtag #iheartSDC.

Samsung Electronics announced significant momentum for the SAMSUNG ARTIK IoT platform. The company announced that the SAMSUNG ARTIK platform is commercially available – a big step forward in bringing the Internet of Things (IoT) to everyday life. SAMSUNG ARTIK development kits can be ordered from Samsung’s channel partner Digi-Key Electronics starting February 22. The company also introduced a new Certified ARTIK Partner Program (CAPP) to make partner services and platforms readily available to help accelerate the development and time-to-market for IoT projects.

“I’m very proud of the SAMSUNG ARTIK team and the strong momentum they have achieved. In less than 8 months, we’ve gone from product launch to commercial availability, while building multiple modules, operating systems, embedded security, and a growing ecosystem of actively engaged partners,” said Dr. Byungse So, Executive Vice President and CTO, Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center. “We believe in the power of open platforms and partner ecosystems, leveraging the wealth of expertise and experience available in the market to bring delightful experiences to our customers. We’re excited to see all the innovative projects that developers will come up with in the future.”

Thriving Ecosystem Extends Customer Options

Samsung’s new Certified ARTIK Partner Program is designed to help developers and companies jump start their development and take their ideas to market faster by working with carefully selected professional service providers and design houses. Whether customers need tailored hardware or help in defining a new system from scratch, CAPP partners can help make the design and deployment of IoT systems an effortless experience. For a list of Certified Partners and their expertise, please visit http://www.artik.io/partners. There is a unique opportunity to join the list of leading partners already working with Samsung to deliver superior-quality options to customers that want to develop IoT applications using the SAMSUNG ARTIK platform. Companies interested in applying for CAPP can visit https://www.artik.io/partners/programs/certified-partners.

The open SAMSUNG ARTIK platform provides all the essential hardware and software building blocks to allow faster, simpler development of new enterprise, industrial and consumer applications. This allows developers to focus on their areas of expertise in designing new applications and services rather than having to build entire systems from the ground up, enabling a faster time-to-market. New SAMSUNG ARTIK ecosystem collaborators include:

• Operating System. SAMSUNG ARTIK’s support for operating systems include Tizen, Nucleus Real Time OS and the open source Fedora Linux stack, enabling developers to select the platform they are most familiar with. The newest member to join the ecosystem is Canonical’s Operating System for the Internet of Things: Snappy Ubuntu Core, providing an ideal OS for secure, resource-constrained smart devices. The open-source, extensible and highly popular Ubuntu core enables carrier-grade updates and an application architecture for simple and secure software deployments, all built upon the core security features of SAMSUNG ARTIK.

• Tools and Services. SAMSUNG ARTIK offers a range of tools and services for both experienced developers and newcomers to IoT. For example, support for the Arduino web-based development environment popular with makers; and Temboo, which enables cloud connectivity and automatic code generation. For developers focused on local processing and analytics, Medium One’s workflow tools provide analytics and visualization running locally on SAMSUNG New services include Sensory’s speaker-independent on-device TrulyHandsfree Voice Control technology; Soundhound’s new contextual natural language and voice recognition engine; and Vayyar’s 3D imaging sensor technology.

• Microsoft has certified SAMSUNG ARTIK compatibility with the Azure IoT Suite and IoT Hub. Developers using SAMSUNG ARTIK modules with the Fedora operating system can get to work quickly and take advantage of the Azure Platform SDKs to create end-to-end implementations of common IoT scenarios. Together with Samsung SAMIIO, the Open Data Exchange platform that makes it easy to collect and share data from any device and in any format, developers now have more tools to build innovative cloud-based apps and services for IoT.

Link: http://azureiotpartners.azurewebsites.net/#partnerCategoryFilter=devices

• Security is a critical attribute for IoT devices. Samsung adds hardware-based security into every module and extends its capabilities by working with industry leading security partners. SAMSUNG ARTIK is enabling TEE support (Trusted Execution Environment) with Trustonic – the same technology that protects over 70 enterprise and payment apps in 500 million smartphones. Using hardware isolation, the TEE ensures secure storage and processing of private data.  It also allows users and trusted services to safely install and run new applications on SAMSUNG ARTIK enabled devices and sensors in the field. This greatly increases the usefulness of products and services that rely on a growing ecosystem of secure, connected devices and provides peace of mind for IoT users everywhere.

Get Onboard with SAMSUNG ARTIK

More information about the SAMSUNG ARTIK platform and development tools can be found at https://developer.artik.io/

Customers wishing to place volume orders can contact sales@artik.io.

For evaluation boards and low volume orders, Samsung is teaming with Digi-Key, one of the fastest-growing online distributors of electronic components.

Link: http://www.digikey.com/en/supplier-centers/s/samsung-semiconductor

“Digi-Key is proud to have the largest in-stock portfolio of connectivity devices and microprocessors in the industry, and we are excited to add the SAMSUNG ARTIK family of modules to our catalog. Samsung’s offering combines connectivity and processing power with an easy-to-use range of pre-certified connectivity options. This aligns perfectly with the customers demanding this functionality in devices needing a very small form factor. This flexibility complements many applications, and that is especially useful in this fast-evolving IoT market,” said David Stein, Vice President, Global Semiconductors at Digi-Key. “Businesses can now focus their efforts on application design, and get from idea to prototype faster.”

SAMSUNG ARTIK at Mobile World Congress 2016

The SAMSUNG ARTIK team will be at Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona. For more information or to schedule a meeting, please contact ssic@ssi.samsung.com

About the Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center

The SAMSUNG ARTIK platform has been developed through work led by the Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center (SSIC). SSIC is a global organization with the core missions of open innovation in collaboration with entrepreneurs and strategic partners, investments in disruptive technologies and startups, and new business creation through M&A and partnerships. With offices in Silicon Valley, Korea, Israel, France and the U.K., SSIC’s focus areas include cloud infrastructure, smart health, Internet of Things, and smart machines.

As mobile devices are becoming the center of our personal and business lives, we are moving from having mobile as an option to using only our mobile device as the main way to manage our lives. This means that security and privacy have to be top of mind for everyone, starting with the device manufacturer and ending with you, the user. But any system is only as strong as the weakest link in the technological chain, so it is vital to have protection over the entire infrastructure of a mobile device, from the factory at the hardware level to everyday usage, when consumers and businesses are actually depending on it. It needs to be versatile enough to complement people’s lives, but powerful enough to protect their data.

Samsung KNOX, the security platform of Samsung mobile devices since 2013, provides this total approach to mobile security, ensuring that your device is secure, out-of-the-box. Let’s take a look at what Samsung KNOX is exactly, and how it offers consumers unprecedented privacy protection for their mobile devices.

Defense-Grade Security the Moment You Power On

As soon as you power on a Samsung device, KNOX is immediately activated to ensure the device is in a known good state and is not compromised. This happens because Samsung KNOX takes a multi-layered approach to security, beginning with protection installed at the hardware level, right from the factory. It also implements security checks from the hardware level of the operating system all the way up to the application layer–giving users defense-grade security simply by turning their devices on.

Bottom line: All you need to do is power the device on to get the best Android device protection in the industry.

Even More Assurance for Businesses

When it comes to enterprises–large and small-and governments, Samsung KNOX-enabled devices have even more control to ensure security and privacy, and data leakage protection is superior in every way.

First, our device management partners (MDM) such as SOTI, MobileIron, Airwatch and others, provide businesses with thousands of policies that can be created and applied to compatible mobile devices. These polices are the result of extensive interfaces (APIs) made available to our partners. Everything from locking down the camera to protection against unauthorized applications, work together to allow businesses to maximize device protection.

Additionally, we work with many third parties to offer solutions that add more layers of security and protection for specific purposes. Using KNOX Workspace, the award-winning, secure container adds even more layers of security and protection of your company’s data.

Samsung KNOX has earned one of the largest numbers of certifications and authorizations by governments, militaries and enterprises of Android manufacturers. All of these things combined make a Samsung device with KNOX the most secure Android device available.

Security Best Practices and Samsung KNOX

Samsung KNOX, our MDM and security partners all come together to provide maximum security and privacy protection but, as mentioned, all of this is only as effective as the weakest link in the process.

That means that following simple, but important best practices ensure you aren’t the weakest link! Some examples:

• Never click on links from unknown sources.
• Set your device to accept updates automatically and apply them when notified. This will ensure your device is current with the latest security patches.
• Don’t open SMS messages from unknown or unrecognized numbers. Instead, call the number and verify the sender.
• Verify all your social media contacts within KakaoTalk, Twitter and others to confirm you know who is sending you what. If it looks suspicious, ask your friend first before clicking on something.

In August, Samsung announced an industry-wide, first-of-its-kind monthly security update to offer continuous protection from vulnerabilities.

Working with our many global carrier partners around the world to implement this process as a timely security update practice, we were able to roll out our inaugural Security Update in October so users can be assured that updates will be sent regularly, in addition to the defense-grade security that KNOX already provides.

We believe your personal privacy and security is of paramount importance, so we released My KNOX, which lets you control your own level of security. You can download the My KNOX app from my.samsungknox.com or Google Play, at no charge. Like enterprises, you can protect your data with the same level of security and privacy. You are in charge of your security settings, so that you have the ability to ensure that your private data stays private and protected.

KNOX Keeps Samsung Pay Safe, Too

Today, Samsung Pay is the most widely accepted mobile payment system in the world. Because it doesn’t require stores to install new software or devices, Samsung Pay can be used on almost any card reading device, just by holding it next to the magnetic reader.

KNOX protects your device on multiple levels to guard your data. With Samsung Pay, KNOX brings its hardware-backed security to the features of Samsung Pay to protect your transactions and personal information. In line with its industry-leading mobile security features, KNOX constantly monitors for malicious activity. KNOX puts to work a series of security features to protect the device, the payment information and the Samsung Pay application, so that customers can focus on shopping.

In addition to KNOX protection, all payment transactions also have three additional layers of security. The first layer is biometric authentication to prevent card fraud when phones are lost or stolen. Since payments are authorized with your fingerprint, your phone only allows payments with your consent. The second layer protecting Samsung Pay is KNOX, which constantly monitors for malware and suspicious activities on Samsung devices equipped with Samsung Pay. The third layer is tokenization of card payment data, which means each transaction uses a digital token instead of the card number.

In addition, if a smartphone is lost, the data in the device can be deleted remotely or the Samsung Pay function can be suspended through the “Find My Mobile” service.

Significant Progress in Mobile Security with Samsung KNOX

When we first introduced KNOX in 2013, it was a solid start to protecting devices and data contained on them. From day one, it has always been about protecting devices, starting from the hardware up.

Through a lot of hard work by my teammates around the globe, we delivered devices that proudly gained certification from the U.S. Department of Defense.

Since then, KNOX has evolved to be the industry leader in mobile security. It is known for delivering user-centric benefits that provide security and protection for both individuals and businesses.

The recognition we’ve received in the market since first launching KNOX has surpassed all others in the mobile security space, giving KNOX third-party validation. KNOX has received certifications from government agencies around the globe, including the U.S., the U.K., Korea, Australia and Finland. Additionally, in early 2015 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, KNOX Workspace won a Best Security Product award, with judges hailing that “the technology behind this product is a genuine and significant step forward in providing verifiable security on mobile devices.”

The goal is safeguarding all of our customers, from the largest organizations to each individual. We consider this to be one of our greatest investments, and it’s an area in which we will continue to build and expand.

The more and more that smart devices can do, the more important it is to make sure your device is functioning at its best. This means preserving the battery life, but also managing storage and RAM and keeping everything safe from security threats.

In the beginning of the year, Samsung introduced the Smart Manager, which helps users scan and optimize their smartphone, all at once. Available since the launch of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, the performance of Smart Manager and the devices that support it has been improving. The Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note5 come preloaded with improved battery usage, including app optimization, and security features.

Opening the Smart Manager app shows its four main components: Battery, Storage, RAM and Security. You can view and optimize your device through closing running apps and uninstalling unnecessary apps. The Security menu scans your phone for malware and other security threats. My Knox is also available to download for even more security. To boost your device’s speed and performance in a single click, use “Clean All.”

Long Live Your Battery

Smartphone users don’t always realize they can remove apps which are infrequently or never used. Sometimes apps are running in the background, consuming battery power. After selecting Battery within the Smart Manager, users can prevent wasting battery power through “App Optimization.”

For each app, users can choose between “Always Optimizing,” “Automatically Optimizing” or “Disable For.” “Always Optimizing” stops the app from using battery power. You can also select how often the apps will be optimized (every 3, 5 or 7 days). If you choose the “Automatically Optimizing” for every 3 days, the app will stop using battery power from the last usage for three days. Once the app is set for “Disable For,” you will stop receiving alerts from the app. If you don’t want to miss notifications from instant messaging apps, it’s best not to select “Disable For.”

The Battery screen also displays the percentage of remaining battery power and how long it is expected to last. By selecting Battery Usage, you can view the processes that have been running since your last full charge. Power Saving Mode and Ultra Power Saving Mode also display expected length of battery life if you need to conserve battery power. To view battery consumption of each application, select Detail.

Clean Up

To free up storage space from temporarily stored files, Smart Manager automatically scans and deletes any unnecessary data. After opening the Smart Manager app, select Storage. You can see how much of your available storage has been used. The Details button at the top of the screen shows more information about your device’s total space, available space, system memory, used space, cache data and miscellaneous files.

You can also manually delete data stored on your device. Users can check the current storage status by selecting “User Data” within the Storage menu. This displays how much space each type of files is using. If you choose the applications, you can find which apps are used more frequently. Viewing by frequency of use makes it easy to disable or uninstall unnecessary applications.

RAM

RAM is where temporary files are stored when your device runs an application. Clearing the RAM on your device will improve your device’s performance, freeing space so your device can run faster.

The RAM screen displays the percentage of used RAM, the active applications and how much RAM they are currently using. You can see how many background apps are currently using RAM space, so it helps you choose which applications to close. You can also select “End All”.

Protect Yourself

It’s possible for users to install apps or viruses unknowingly. This could lead to a breach of personal information or damage of the device. In less extreme cases, the unauthorized apps could slow down the device performance or use too much battery power.

Smart Manager automatically scans for malicious software, apps that use unusually high amounts of battery power, apps that make unusual errors and provide solutions for these issues. Users can ensure comfort and security by removing or closing unwanted apps. Samsung devices with Smart Manager provide anti-malware solutions through a partnership with Intel Security.

Take Control

With Smart Manager, Galaxy smartphone users can feel reassured that their devices are safe and secure, and running optimally. By having access to usage, storage, memory and security data, users can take matters into their own hands to know that they have a safe and comfortable space to work and play. Smart Manager is currently available for the S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, S5, S4, Note5, Note4 and Note3, and the available devices will be expanded.

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

As a result, businesses can be better connected and work more collaboratively.

We create first-class service solutions for businesses, inspire people to reach higher and make their ambition a reality and to provide new products and services for customers to live richer, fuller lives.

Here’s a video that demonstrates Samsung’s open and collaborative approach to technology, partners and customers. Ultimately Samsung Business brings together the company’s various capabilities and expertise to amplify business outcomes. Take a look!

Samsung Business unifies mobile devices, Samsung KNOX for security, mobile device management, the Samsung SMART Signage Platform, Samsung printing solutions and more in one enterprise-ready portfolio.

Samsung Business powers the future

Samsung’s latest innovations, such as wearable devices and Samsung Pay, demonstrate how the company is opening up possibilities for new, innovative business practices. Samsung’s wearable devices – including the Gear S, and Gear VR – redefine the mobile experience and streamline existing workflows while Samsung Pay, a secure mobile payment service , is the only nearly universally accepted mobile payment service – with more than 30 million merchant locations worldwide.

Further, Samsung will continue to play a leading role in building the Internet of Things (IoT), working across industries—from connected vehicles to consumer empowered health management—to build a world that’s driven by new data-powered services and collaborative innovation.

Samsung is committed to helping businesses thrive in today’s connected world. Innovation and creativity are – and always will be – at the heart of our brand, with the focus on developing customized answers for the business environment.

Today’s customers are eager for mobile printing solutions. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC):

• The needs of mobile users for mobile printing have increasing sharply from 16% in 2011 to 49% in 2015. This means that currently, almost half of all mobile users want access to mobile printing.
• The paradigm of the printing market is shifting. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) based on volume of pages of non-mobile printing is forecasted to increase by only 2.2 %. However, the CAGR by volume of pages of mobile printing is estimated to increase by 20 % in the same period (2008-2016).

Though the use of mobile printing is expected to grow, the largest barrier for its popularization is the misconception that it is too difficult to adopt.

Making Mobile Printing Easy

Recently, Samsung started equipping almost every printing product with mobile printing functions like NFC tagging, mobile printing applications, cloud printing and more for making mobile printing easily accessible for all mobile users.

Now, Samsung Mobile Print compatible product series are even more than 170. Also, Samsung’s Cloud Print compatible series are more than 90 and will boost the number of its series more than 110 by next month.

The Freedom of Mobile Printing

Samsung applied mobile printing function in 2010 for the first time. Now, Samsung’s fourth generation mobile printing solution is providing the easiest and most convenient way to print from smart devices.

Samsung Mobile Print features instant mobile printing directly from mobile to printer for printing photos or documents saved on mobile devices without a PC. It doesn’t require data usage and is able to connect through Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, even when accessing the cloud. Samsung Mobile Print also provides powerful image editing functions like on a PC. It includes 14 features for instant enhancement, color adjustment, effects and other modifications, such as cropping and rotation. No other mobile printing solution offers such a wide-range of editing functions. Single-tap pairing between users’ smart devices and printers, offered through NFC tagging, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi and USB connection makes Samsung Mobile Print the easiest to use. And its mobile printing app for customizing preferences and keeping menus neat and clutter-free includes cloud services and access to social networking sites.

Printing from the Cloud

For small office and home office (SOHO) businesses, Samsung introduced Cloud Print Public last May.

Samsung Cloud Print Public is a perfect solution because it offers a high-quality print experience from mobile devices. It supports each file up to 16 MB, utilizing unique rendering software based on the cloud to convert files into print-ready documents without any loss of quality, which is superior to other mobile printing solutions. Cloud printing technology enables simple device-to-printer connection without a PC for a hassle-free experience. With no need for a Wi-Fi connection or print drive, users can print quickly and effortlessly from any location, regardless of network. It only takes four simple steps to install the cloud printing app and pair your device with a printer, even without a local network connection. The sign-up process can be completed with a phone number, without creating a new account. Scanned files can be sent to users’ mobile applications or cloud storage. Cloud preview enables users to remove unnecessary pages. Both of these features, along with secure pairing with NFC tag-and-go technology are available only through Samsung.

Enhanced Security for the Future of Business

During the second half of this year, Samsung will launch additional cloud printing solutions with enhanced security features for small to medium businesses (SMB). It will also improve overall mobile printing solutions to give seamless business experiences on any devices, anytime, anywhere.

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Samsung’s Printing Services Evolve with the Needs of Today’s Mobile Workforce

Samsung Leads the Future of Mobile Printing

Whether used for browsing the web, reading e-books or watching videos, the tablet is slowly but surely becoming the preferred device to improve one’s efficiency in an on-the-go world where there are simply not enough hours in a day. The launch of the Galaxy Tab S2, packed with many innovative features and boasting an ultra-thin design, has ushered in a new era of portable productivity. Here are nine things you should know about what this amazing device has to offer.

Ultimate Portability

When it comes to consuming content, laptops are too big and bulky. Smartphones can be too small. Yet, at just 5.6mm thin and only 389g (9.7 inch) and 265g (8.0 inch)*, the Galaxy Tab S2 is just right. As the thinnest and lightest tablet on the market, toting around the device, which is available in two sizes, is equivalent to carrying a light magazine or a coffee tumbler. As such, the tablet fits effortlessly into a small bag, is easy to handle with one hand and is ideal to carry when on-the-go.

True Colors

Ever order something while on an online shopping binge, only to have the item show up at your doorstep in a completely different hue? Those days are over, as Super AMOLED technology reproduces lifelike colors in their truest form, leaving no room for unwanted surprises. Similarly, videos and photographs are more vivid, and a higher contrast ratio delivers more detail.

Improved Readability

The Galaxy Tab S2’s stunning Super AMOLED display makes it perfectly designed for reading and viewing content. By recreating a similar viewing experience of browsing through traditional print media, the tablet also makes it comfortable to read digital content, including e-books, magazines, webpages and newsfeeds.

An improved, reading-optimized ratio allows the user to enjoy a seamless reading experience across the entire screen without distracting margins or unnecessary scrolling, while Reading Mode decreases eye strain and allows for longer reading sessions.

On-the-Go Productivity

In a fast-paced work environment, the Galaxy Tab S2 is the ideal device for maximizing workplace productivity and managing tasks efficiently when on-the-go. The tablet’s MS Office Solution allows for the creation and editing of documents, tasks that would normally be done on a PC. And for those who might not be quite comfortable utilizing a touchpad to perform such tasks, the optional Book Cover Design Keyboard delivers a PC-like experience that’s far more portable.**

To access such documents already stored on a PC or laptop, the tablet’s OneDrive*** cloud storage provides business continuity by letting users access the content across all devices.

Away With Wires

Similarly, when the situation calls for it, built-in BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) technology enables automatic connectivity between the device and TVs or smartphones, making everything from giving presentations to watching TV as easy as a tap of a button. Bye-bye, cumbersome cables!

Mission: Multitask

The Galaxy Tab S2 has taken into account our innate need to multitask and gives users the ability to run and access multiple apps at once. Whether you want to watch videos while chatting with friends, or scroll through a presentation while taking notes, the tablet’s split view, all at once.

Need for Speed

Speaking of saving time, the tablet offers an ultra-fast network performance with fifth generation Wi-Fi 802.11ac and 2X2 MIMO technology. Two internal Wi-Fi antennas double the connection and offer more stability and speed than ever before. If that weren’t enough, the tablet’s Download Booster utilizes Smart Bonding technology to seamlessly combine Wi-Fi and LTE for even faster network speeds when you need a bit of a boost.

Superior Security

Everyone wants to keep their contacts and content secure, but keeping track of and constantly entering passwords can be quite a hassle. Fortunately, the fingerprint scanner technology of the Galaxy Tab S2 makes authentication quick and painless. Similarly, pre-installed anti-malware provides an added layer of security to the device to ensure you’re always protected.

A Camera for All Lighting Conditions

While the Galaxy Tab S2 is built to enhance productivity, it was also designed to incorporate a number of cool features to improve usability, too, including an upgrade to its camera. Thanks to its increased lens aperture, which allows for 35 percent more light than the previous model, the tablet now has the ability to take brighter and better pictures, even in low-light conditions.

It’s easy to see why tablet owners spend considerably less time on other devices after purchasing a tablet. Its features save time, allow for enhanced productivity and multitasking and are perfectly portable. And with the incredibly thin and light design of the Galaxy Tab S2, along with some great added user benefits, it’s clear that the tablet will continue to convert consumers and is a gadget trend that is here to stay.

*Wifi version
**Accessories are not included in the Galaxy Tab S2 in-box items and can be purchased separately.
***OneDrive 100GB for two year
**** All functionality, features, specifications, and other product information provided in this article including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.