Samsung Galaxy users can now experience productivity and connectivity within the most secure ecosystem with Samsung’s Galaxy devices. Continually setting new standards of security, Samsung strives to keep more users safe in more ways than ever and with its latest security innovations users can live life with greater options and less effort – so life can truly open up possibilities, now and for years to come.

For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, here are six features you can leverage on your Galaxy device that ensures you stay connected and secure:

Worried about getting your payment data stolen?

With Samsung Wallet[1] you need not be. Samsung Wallet enables you to use your Galaxy devices, like your smartphone or smartwatch, to shop with your debit and credit cards virtually everywhere contactless transactions are accepted. Just add your cards to Samsung Wallet and tap to pay.

A key feature of Samsung Wallet is Samsung Pay, where every transaction is authenticated by your fingerprint or PIN. If your phone is lost or stolen, you can remotely lock or erase your Samsung Wallet account with SmartThings Find.

On top of this, your phone is protected by Samsung Knox technology which constantly monitors and keeps your information safe, ensuring your card information is encrypted in a separate and secure data vault at all times and isolated from the main operating system for even further protection. In Samsung Wallet, several special security methods like tokenization are used to protect your payment information and reduce the security risks inherent to plastic cards.

For that added peace of mind, you can also store your payment information and apps in Samsung’s Secure Folder^[2], and even hide the icon so it doesn’t appear on your home or apps screen. Secure Folder protects your private content and apps from being accessed by others and is the place to store all the photos, videos, files, apps, and data that you want to keep private. The folder is protected by the defense-grade security platform, and you can also add passcode or biometric lock to keep your data safe from any prying eyes.

Annoyed by spam messages? With Samsung, protect yourself against unwanted disturbances so you focus on the things that matter.

While many of us might consider spam messages to simply be a nuisance, they could be hiding malicious code that is able to infect your device. This type of cyberattack, often called zero-click exploits, is typically disguised as image attachments within text.

Samsung Message Guard preemptively protects your device from these zero-click exploits and limits your exposure to these invisible threats.  When an image file arrives, Samsung Message Guard checks the file bit by bit and processes it in a controlled environment, ensuring it is isolated from the rest of the device. This prevents any potential malicious code from accessing your phone’s files or interacting with its operating system. Samsung Message Guard is then able to neutralize any potential threat hiding in that image file. It also runs silently and largely invisibly in the background[3] 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.

Avoid misfiring a private photo or text with Samsung Galaxy’s Private Share[4], a privacy-preserving file-sharing function that allows you to share your data without being concerned about an invasion of privacy and loss of ownership.

Samsung Private Share comes with a myriad of features. As the owner of your data, you can ensure only the designated receiver can open files, set permission and expiration dates for the data, grant read-only access without the ability to re-share, revoke the data accessibility given to the receiver whenever you choose, ensure screen capture is not allowed and also see when the recipient received and opened it.

With Samsung Private Share, you can also safely remove location metadata from photos before sharing and courtesy of blockchain-based encryption technology, your files are securely and fully encrypted when shared.

Love working remotely? Work securely and flexibly with Samsung’s end-to-end protection.

Work from wherever you’re most comfortable, with Samsung’s Secure Wi-Fi which lets you browse the internet safely, even when you’re using unsecured, public Wi-Fi networks. It offers complete and secure protection by encrypting internet traffic and blocking any tracking apps. Up to 250 MB of Secure Wi-Fi per month is available automatically to Galaxy users[5].

Add Secure Wi-Fi icon directly on your home screen for easy access to the app – from which you can even route your internet traffic through two separate relays so no one can access your IP address, for enhanced privacy protection especially when you’re working remotely in public spaces.

Go through the day with greater peace of mind, knowing that Samsung lets you tailor your privacy the way you like.

Samsung Pass’[6] innovative biometric authentication technology ensures you no longer have to remember countless usernames and passwords again. It includes an Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor[7] that allows you to access important data easily and securely by counteracting spoofing attempts that use 2D replicas of your fingerprint.

With Samsung’s Security & Privacy Dashboard, you have complete control over who sees your data and how it gets used. In one easy-to-use Dashboard, you can view, set, and adjust all your app permissions, controls, and data-sharing opt-in features. The Dashboard also gives an overview of information that may be at risk, showing the safety status of security items, lets you quickly change settings to manage risks more seamlessly.

The Items that have the potential to make the biggest impact on your digital safety — including Lock Screen, Accounts, SmartThings Find, App Safety and Updates — are now instantly accessible at the top of the dashboard, with clear indicators provided if there are security issues. The Dashboard also includes instant action prompts, such as permissions, that make data management more transparent.

If you use your Galaxy phone or watch for your wellbeing and exercise, the Samsung Health app guarantees that your heath data is fully protected through encryption, with enhanced security provided by Knox that detects malicious software and prevents your health data from being misused.

Lost your phone? Don’t worry about your information and data getting into the wrong hands.

With SmartThings Find, you can locate, lock and wipe your device remotely, initiating a complete lockdown of access to your personal information. Find My Mobile is a part of Samsung’s SmartThings Find, and enables you to not only locate your Galaxy smartphone, but also your tablets, watches, and other devices.

New features and enhancements make it easier than ever to find your devices such as tracking the approximate location and route of your lost device, as well as locking the screen, the power button, and Samsung Wallet on the lost device. Ringing sounds can also be activated to help you find the device, and you can delete or back up data to Samsung Cloud to protect your information.

If you ever forget the screen lock code for your device, you can still reset the screen lock remotely from the SmartThings Find website. Offline Galaxy devices can also be found even when mobile data is disconnected, as long as they are turned on.

Open collaboration and a secure ecosystem

In line with Samsung’s philosophy of open collaboration, Samsung works closely with the most trusted industry partners and wider security community to define and expand security standards, by better identifying flaws before they become problematic. Alongside Samsung Knox Matrix, which goes beyond traditional security infrastructure to offer a comprehensive approach to security across devices’ ecosystem, Galaxy users get more secure and richer connected experiences across devices, with Samsung’s SmartThings. This means end-to-end protection and real-time threat detection, built into every single layer of their connected devices – be it mobile devices, TVs, smart home appliances and more.

At the end of the day, whether you’re working or pursuing your passions on the latest Galaxy devices, you’ll always have the privacy you want and the security you need for the freedom to go where life takes you.

[1] Samsung Wallet is available on devices that support P OS or higher and Samsung Pay. Samsung Wallet is compatible with Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, Note20, Note20 Ultra, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Note10+, Note10 5G, S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G, Note9, S9, S9+, Note8, S8, S8+, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold2 5G, Fold, Z Flip, A51, A51 5G, A50, A71 5G.

[2] Secure Folder availability may be limited on select Galaxy A, M, and F series devices. Galaxy A, M, and F series users can check availability within Settings.

[3] Default messaging app varies by market.

[4] Private Share can only be supported on Galaxy mobile phones that have Android P OS or higher. If the Private Share app is not pre-loaded on your mobile devices that have Android P OS or higher, you can download it in the Galaxy Store or Play Store. Private Share is pre-loaded on devices with One UI 3.1 support. Private Share is not supported on Tablet and PC and it’s only supported between Galaxy mobile devices. Shareable types of files: Image (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .webp), Video (.webm, .mp4, .3gp, .mkv), Audio (.mp3, .wav, .ogg, .m4a), Text (.txt) Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

[5] Availability and offer may vary by model, market, and carrier.

[6] The available functions, features, and compatible applications for Samsung Pass may vary by market due to differing regulatory and legal environments.

[7] Biometric sensor availability and type may vary by model.

*Image for illustrative purposes only.

Tap, pay, done. Going cashless and cardless is becoming the norm for many these days for security and convenience. Effortless and evolving, Samsung Wallet lets you live life in the fast lane. Enjoy this Galaxy Experience Awe-Day on the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G. The latest Galaxy A Series gives you awesome features alongside the ecosystem that can be experienced as flagship models at an incredibly accessible price point. Here’s why you need to get on Samsung Wallet today.

It makes paying effortless

Add up to 10 payment cards to Samsung Wallet and start paying anywhere that accepts the service or has the NFC contactless payments symbol. Personalise your Quick Access tab with your favourite cards and arrange them in the order you like, especially to prioritise your most used cards. Swiftly open Samsung Wallet in three ways – swipe the screen up, or tap the icon, or double tap the side key. No more digging through your pockets and holding up the line at the register.

It lets you earn rewards

Collect Samsung Rewards points every time you make a transaction with Samsung Pay and use them at the Samsung e-Store or claim exclusive rewards from partner brands. Level up your account from Bronze to Silver to Gold to enjoy further discounts.

It’s everything you need in one device

The ecosystem is wider and more seamless than you think! You can store loyalty cards, vouchers, and health passes on Samsung Wallet[1]. Make Samsung Wallet your one-stop, worry-free app for all your needs, so no more worries, hassle or jumping from app to app, even for your passwords and addresses. Save space in your wallet, better yet, you don’t have to bring your wallet out with you, just grab your smartphone and hit the road.

It’s secure

You are your password. The entire Wallet is safe and secure as possible by allowing access through your biometric data, as well as PIN number. Samsung Pass is protected by Samsung Knox, which includes fingerprint recognition and encryption to make sure users’ important data are protected. On top of this, Samsung Wallet stores particularly sensitive documents in an isolated environment, which offers an extra layer of protection against potential digital and physical hacking attempts.

Get the Galaxy A54 5G | Galaxy A34 5G

Starting 7 April 2023, you can get the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G at any Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorised Retailers, Samsung Online Store and Samsung Brand Stores on Shopee and Lazada.

*Including 8GB RAM Plus.

Those who purchase these models from now until 30 April 2023 can enjoy these awesome deals:

• Get a free casing[2] and a 2-Year Warranty[3] when you purchase either the Galaxy A54 5G or Galaxy A34 5G.
• Enjoy 30% purchase-with-purchase on a travel adapter[4] when you purchase the Galaxy A54 5G, Galaxy A34 5G, Galaxy A14 LTE, or Galaxy A14 5G.
• Get the Galaxy Buds2[5] at only RM149 with the 70% purchase-with-purchase deal when you buy the Galaxy A54 5G.

Get yours today:

• Samsung Galaxy A54 5G: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a54-5g-green-256gb-sm-a546elgdxme
• Samsung Galaxy A34 5G: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a34-5g-silver-256gb-sm-a346ezsexme

[1] Item that can be added to Samsung Wallet varies by country.

[2] Galaxy A34 5G Card Slot Cover (EF-OA346TBEGWW) and Galaxy A54 5G Silicone Cover (EF-PA546TBEGWW). On a first-come-first-served basis and while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

[3] Standard 1 Year + 1 Year extension of warranty. Samsung reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change, modify, update, add, discontinue, remove, revise, delete or otherwise change any portions of the terms and conditions.

[4] Customers are entitled to purchase one (1) unit of selected travel adapter when they purchase participating models. On a first-come-first-served basis and while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

[5] Customers are entitled to purchase one (1) unit of Galaxy Buds2 when they purchase the Galaxy A54 5G. On a first-come-first-served basis and while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

From the moment you wake up to the moment you clock out, how can you use the Galaxy S22 series to make the most of your workday? With convenient features such as digital car keys, enhanced notetaking and more, check out the user guide below to follow a productive day in the life of a Galaxy user.

[7:00 a.m.] Dress To Impress With Sleek and Durable Technology

Apart from when we’re asleep, our smartphones rarely leave our hands throughout the day. Smartphones are, decidedly, a fashion statement for our daily life. The Galaxy S22+ features rounded edges and a sleek, Contour-Cut design that seamlessly blends the body, frame and rear camera. The Galaxy S22+ is available in various colors, including Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green and Pink Gold. The device is the perfect go-to accessory for stylish consumers who want a refined look.

Adding to its sophisticated design, the S22 is also very durable — a big plus if you often drop your smartphone. For the first time in the Galaxy S22 series, a polished, protective Armor Aluminum frame surrounds each phone. The S22 is also the first Samsung smartphone fitted with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and back panels, providing even more durability, scratch resistance and protection.

[10:00 a.m.] Take and Share Notes in an Instant With the S Pen

When you’re taking part in a productive morning meeting, it can often be fast-paced. Rather than panic, you can easily jot down notes and keep up with the conversation using your S Pen. The Galaxy S22 Ultra supports a built-in stylus, which provides a notetaking experience that is as easy and convenient as writing on a page. Even when the smartphone screen is locked, you can simply take out the S Pen to open Screen Off Memo.

Even if your morning meeting is running over, there’s still plenty of space on your device to take notes. When you tap on the arrow button in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, the memo smoothly turns to the next page as if you’re turning the page of a book. Once you’re finished, simply save the entire note in the Samsung Notes application. The app also allows for easy, instant sharing with coworkers who could not attend the meeting.

With the S Pen and the Samsung Notes application in hand, you can rest easy knowing that you can annotate any document, even if you don’t have a hard copy. By opening up a file in the Samsung Notes application in advance, you can still take notes while still staying present and making sure your voice is heard.

[12:30 p.m.] Capture Mouthwatering Photos of Your Lunch

Lunch break is an employee’s time to recharge, so enjoy your break by ditching your desk and visiting well-known restaurants and coffee shops. Thanks to the enhanced camera AI technology of the Galaxy S22 series, you can capture every moment during your off time more clearly. Using just your S22 device, you can snap pictures that will leave all your friends and followers hungry.

[2:00 pm] Pick and Choose What Inspires You With Smart Select

While browsing the internet, one often comes across the perfect piece of content to inspire one’s work. Using the S Pen, you can easily select, clip and grab whatever piques your interest, whether it’s a photo or a quote. The Smart Select feature allows you to draw a shape anywhere on the screen, and your phone will capture only that defined selection. You can save your screenshot as an image or paste it right away on the Samsung Notes application. Whatever the size or shape of the content, you can position it perfectly on a page in your notes, even if it’s already filled with text.

[3:00 p.m.] Work in Any Lighting With Screens That Adjust to You

Whether you’re working indoors or outdoors, you can make sure your screen is always easy to read with the Galaxy S22 series’ Adaptive Brightness feature. As soon as your device turns on, your screen automatically adjusts to match the lighting of a room. You can enjoy a clear, bright screen anywhere with no need for adjustment, no matter if you’re reading documents in a dimly lit conference room or checking your email in direct sunlight.

[5:30 p.m.] Turn Your Smartphone Into a Pocket Scanner for Easy Sharing

When we receive urgent requests for documents, it’s often easier to snap a picture instead of going through the hassle of using a scanner. But when you’re trying to take that perfect shot of the paper on your desk, it can be tricky to avoid casting a shadow on the document, no matter how you position your smartphone. The Object eraser in the Galaxy S22 series is there to help you out.

The Object eraser not only erases objects in the background, but it can also erase the shadow cast on the subject. Without using a separate editing program, the AI automatically analyzes the photo to detect and remove unnecessary items. Even an unwanted glare or reflection can be edited out with just a tap of the Erase reflections button.

[7:00 pm] Capture Picture-Perfect Photos on Your Way Home With Nightography

The Galaxy S22 series is most known for its impressive camera quality. With a larger image sensor than ever before, the camera captures images in bright, detailed colors, even after sunset. The advanced AI technology and the Super Clear Lens help you take natural and smooth-looking photos at night without any camera glare or reflections. If you’re in the mood to appreciate the scenery on your way home from work, the improved Galaxy S22 camera will help you own the night, even in the dark.

For users who want total control over their photos, the improved S22 camera also comes equipped with features that any aspiring photographer can enjoy. Just like professional cameras, S22 users can adjust the ISO, shutter speed, white balance and more in the Expert RAW application. Users can make adjustments according to each lens type, from Ultra Wide to Super Telephoto, all in a single application. The app allows users to save files in both JPG and DNG formats, enabling users to edit high-quality photos down to the smallest detail.

To find out more, or purchase the latest Galaxy devices, please see the respective links below:

• Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s22-ultra/buy/
• Galaxy S22+ | S22 5G: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s22/buy/

The Galaxy S20 series comes with a Samsung Keyboard that’s designed to simplify and enrich your interactions on the smartphone.¹ Check out the article below to find out more.

Brighten Your Stories

Emojis, stickers, and GIFs are the lifeblood of chats and interactions on the smartphone. Samsung Keyboard’s Emoji and sticker suggestions features help you find the right icons automatically based on the context of your conversations.^{2, 3} For example, if you type the word “love,” the keyboard will show the heart emoji in the prediction window. And by pressing the sticker suggestions bubble, the feature will pull up relevant stickers from Bitmoji and mojitok. You can then simply tap the emoji or sticker to insert it into your message.

To enable Emoji and sticker suggestions, enter “Smart typing” in settings and toggle the buttons next to the “Suggest emojis” and “Suggest stickers while typing” options. You can choose your sticker sources by entering the “Suggest stickers while typing” menu.

The S20’s keyboard also lets you search for GIFs and stickers. All you need to do is type a keyword into the search bar and it will show you images that can bring your stories to life. Tap the Expand Toolbar icon, click “Search” and type in your keywords. The feature will then pull up different categories of search results.

In addition, you can even search for contacts, images in your gallery, and content on Netflix and Spotify to share with your friends right in the keyboard without switching between apps.⁴ You can access these search functions by tapping on the related icons in the Keyboard Toolbar.

Forgot Your Password? No Worries!

Samsung Keyboard makes online shopping and website logins quick, easy, and secure.⁵ It’s integrated with Samsung Pass, which means you can safely store your bank details, passwords and other personal information in the keyboard. When you want to make a payment online or log into a website, simply tap the Expand Toolbar icon and select “Samsung Pass”. After scanning your fingerprint, the feature will pull up your bank account information and other personal details. Tap on the information you need and it will automatically appear in the “Enter message” box.

Your Personal Word Wizard

We’ve all been there: just as you are about to send a work email on your phone, you accidentally delete a whole paragraph. Without Ctrl+Z on your smartphone keyboard, all you can do is rewrite the paragraph again.

Fixing mistakes on the Samsung Keyboard is easy. Just swipe left or right on the keyboard with two fingers and it will undo or redo your changes.

The Samsung Keyboard also brings the translator right to your fingertips for when you are typing. The feature is powered by Google, and it lets you translate and switch between languages right in the app you are using.⁶

To access the translation feature, tap the “Translate” icon in the expanded toolbar. Select a target language afterwards and enter the original text in the text box. The translated text will then appear in the “Enter message” box.

Make It Your Own⁷

We all have different preferences when it comes to smartphone usage. That’s why Samsung Keyboard comes with different customization options, so you can make it truly your own.

If you have big thumbs, try enlarging the keys to make typing easier. You can resize the keys by tapping the “Keyboard size” icon in the expanded toolbar.

You can also reorder the toolbar by long-pressing and dragging icons to make frequently used features instantly accessible.

¹ Samsung Keyboard features included in this article are also available on the Galaxy Z Flip and any Galaxy device with One UI 2.1 or above.

² Emoji suggestions feature supports the following languages: English, Korean, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, German, and Portuguese.

³ Sticker suggestions is available on Galaxy devices with One UI 1.5 or above. The feature is enabled by Bitmoji and mojitok. Prior installation of the app is required for Bitmoji suggestions.

⁴ Availability of Netflix and Spotify search functions may vary by region and device.

⁵ Samsung Pass requires Android 2.0.06 or above. Users need to sign up and login to Samsung Pass to use the service.

⁶ Translation feature is not available in China.

⁷ Customization features are also available on any Galaxy device with One UI or above.

Luckily, you don’t need to be an expert to stay safe in our connected world. Check out the quiz below to see if you have the basics covered.