Secure Folder leverages the defense-grade Samsung Knox security platform to create a private, encrypted space on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Apps and data moved to Secure Folder are sandboxed separately on the device and gain an additional layer of security and privacy, thus further protecting them from malicious attacks. Furthermore, users must use an authentication method such as PIN, pattern, passcode or biometric verification such as fingerprint authentication to access and manage Secure Folder.

Users may leverage this feature to store and encrypt personal and private content, such as apps, images and documents, and keep them hidden. They can also make copies of their favorite apps and easily access them via alternate profiles. Any notes, photos, contacts or browsing history within the apps stored in Secure Folder will remain separate from the same apps outside Secure Folder.

This is especially useful for those who want to ensure that banking information or apps that store large amounts of personal data stay private when lending out their phones to friends, family members or colleagues.

With a simple design along with easy setup using a Samsung Account, Secure Folder is as convenient as it is secure. Sensitive data can easily be moved to Secure Folder by selecting Move to Secure Folder from native apps such as Gallery, My files, or Contacts, or by tapping Add files inside Secure Folder.

For additional privacy, users can also customize their Secure Folder by changing its name and icon. They can also hide the Secure Folder icon from their home screen altogether using Quick Panel.

Users can customize Secure Folder by changing its name and icon (left), or hide the Secure Folder icon from their home screen altogether via the Quick Panel (middle, right).

Secure Folder also supports cloud-based backup and restore (BnR) to provide users with an easy way to migrate to a new device. Backup data in the Secure Folder is isolated from other general backup files. Therefore, backup data can only be restored through the Settings inside Secure Folder, and only by the original Samsung Account user.

Secure Folder is available for download from Galaxy Apps, and is compatible with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge smartphones supporting Android OS 7.0 or later versions. Samsung plans to extend support to additional devices soon.

Samsung India today announced the launch of a new colour variant of its hugely successful flagship device Galaxy S7 edge. In addition to the existing four colours, the Galaxy S7 edge will now be available in an elegant new Blue Coral colour.

The new variant will also come loaded with 15GB free cloud storage for an even more complete smartphone experience.

The new edition boasts all the flagship features of the Galaxy S7 edge that users love, including the enhanced design, brilliant low light camera, IP68 dust and water resistance, wireless charging, and unparalleled connectivity to a galaxy of services, products and experiences.

“The Galaxy S7 edge has witnessed tremendous response from Indian consumers. The new colour variant is one of the trendiest must-have colours of the year. It will compliment personal styles and offer a touch of sophistication. Coupled with a premium design and impeccable functionality, the new variant will surely add to the phenomenal success of the Galaxy S7 edge in India,” said Mr. Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India.

New Premium Colour

Consumers these days are looking for a stylish smartphone, which helps them stand out of the crowd. Keeping that in mind, the Blue Coral colour will take desirability and allure to the next level.

The new edition follows this year’s colour trends, which are less vivid and more tranquil. Inspired by nature, the Blue Coral colour shimmers as if it is illuminated from the inside of the phone’s glass surface. In particular, a contrasting gold tone hue is applied to the phone’s metallic frame. The resulting two-toned combination is at once calming and sophisticated.

Cloud Storage

Samsung provides 15GB free Samsung cloud storage that helps back up important content including photos, videos, files, etc. Data can be smoothly accessed across various devices and can be easily restored while changing devices.

The Samsung cloud storage feature will also be available for existing Galaxy S7 edge users.

Galaxy S7 edge Availability

With the launch of this colour, Galaxy S7 edge will now be available in five colours – Blue Coral, Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Pink Gold.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Blue Coral will be available in 32 GB variant from December 15, 2016 at a price of Rs. 50,900.

It will be available across Samsung authorized offline and online stores as well as Samsung’s online store – Samsung Shop.