Privacy and security have become increasingly important in today’s world, as cases of data theft continue to emerge frequently. To ensure the safety of their users, companies like Samsung take various measures, one of which is Samsung Knox.

What Is Samsung Knox?

At its core, Samsung Knox is designed to secure devices by safeguarding them against malware, network attacks, and malicious threats. It’s built into the hardware and software of most Samsung Galaxy devices, providing a robust security framework right from the moment you power on your device. It helps store your personal data inside a protected environment.

According to Samsung, “Samsung Knox is a business platform for configuring and managing mobile devices – offering efficient and customized use in various industries. Keep your mobile infrastructure connected, protected, and productive”.

Why Was Samsung Knox Created?

Samsung introduced Knox with the Galaxy Note 3, aiming to cater to the growing trend of using personal devices for work purposes, known as “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD). Knox’s initial goal was to ensure that corporate data remained secure on employees’ personal phones.

Today, Samsung Knox is available on an extensive list of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets, making it available not only to enterprise customers but also to general users. Knox offers protection at both the hardware and software levels, which is symbolised by the “Secured by Knox” branding. If you see this badging while booting up your device or in the ‘About Phone’ section under Software Version as ‘Knox Version’, you should know that Samsung Knox protects your device.

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What All Comes Under Samsung Knox?

As of now, Samsung Knox’s primary security platform includes the following features:

• Root of Trust
• Knox Vault
• Trusted Boot
• Real-time Kernel Protection
• Device Health Attestation
• Sensitive Data Protection
• App Security

These features help protect sensitive data on your device. The Knox Vault protects data such as hardware-backed Android Keystore keys, Samsung Attestation Key, biometric data, and blockchain credentials. Until now, it was only available on flagships launched since Galaxy S21. For the first time, Samsung is bringing the same to its Galaxy A-series devices, including the newly launched Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G.

Samsung’s Knox Vault offers comprehensive protection against both hardware and software attacks by constructing a secure execution environment that is physically isolated from the system’s central Processor and memory. It can help protect the most critical data on a device, including lock screen credentials, such as PIN codes, passwords and patterns. Only a user with the correct lock screen credentials can access their data, even if the device is lost or stolen.

Features like Trusted Boot identify and distinguish unauthorised or out-of-date bootloaders before they can compromise the device. In case of such an event, a hardware tamper fuses the Samsung devices come equipped with get triggered, permanently encrypting sensitive work apps and data on the device. This action is irreversible, so some apps like Samsung Pay, Secure Folder, and more also stop working as they rely on Samsung Knox for user security.

Secure folders are another feature that has Samsung Knox at its core. The folder is protected by the defence-grade Samsung Knox security platform, which encrypts all data stored there, keeping your information safe from malicious attacks. You can also add a passcode or biometric lock to keep your data safe from prying eyes.

Secure Folder basically creates a private, encrypted space on your Samsung Galaxy phone. Apps and data moved to Secure Folder are kept separately on the device, away from the generally accessible data, and gain an “additional layer of security and privacy.”

Which Samsung Devices Support Knox?

While most Samsung smartphones and tablets are bundled with Knox, a few exceptions exist. These exceptions include some budget-friendly devices running a simplified version of One UI called One UI Core, which lacks Knox protection. This omission is due to the need for extra hardware and resources to enable all of Knox’s essential features.

Knox represents Samsung’s vision of combining security with convenience. It’s a solution that has evolved over time to meet the changing needs of mobile device users, particularly in the corporate sector. Knox has achieved more global government security and third-party analyst certifications than any other device, platform, or operating system. With over 1 billion Samsung devices secured by Knox, it’s clear that Samsung has established a trusted platform that users can rely on for their security needs.

Motorola has announced the 2024 models launch of Moto G Power 5G and the Moto G 5G, both of which come with a reasonably sized 5000mAh battery cell and a water-repellent design as well. Aside from that, the Motorola devices are powered by Snapdragon and MediaTek chips each. Here are all the other details of the new Moto G-series devices.

Moto G Power 5G (2024): Price, Specs

In the U.S., the new moto g power 5G (2024) will be available at Cricket starting March 22, with subsequent availability at T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, AT&T, UScellular and Verizon, and on Straight Talk, Total by Verizon, Walmart Family Mobile, and Visible. The device will also be available universally unlocked at Amazon.com, motorola.com, and Best Buy starting March 29 for an MSRP of $299.99 (approx Rs 24,800).

The Moto G Power 5G (2024) sports a 6.7-inch IPS LCD full-HD+ display with a 2400 x 1080 Pixel resolution. It has a punch-hole cutout at the centre. In addition, the display has a 120Hz refresh rate.

The handset packs a Dimensity 7020 Chipset under the hood. The phone runs on Android 14 on the software side. You get 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage which is further expandable as well. There is a dual camera setup on the back of the device. This includes a 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 Aperture and an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor. On the front, this Motorola device has a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture.

A 5000mAh battery with 30W Fast charging support and 15W wireless charging backs the phone. The phone has connectivity features like 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/Galileo, NFC, a 3.5mm Headphone jack and a USB Type-C port for charging. It gets stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well.

Moto G 5G (2024): Price, Specs

The moto g 5G (2024) comes in Sage Green colour and is priced at an MSRP of USD 199.99 (approx Rs 16,560). It will be available from T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile on March 21st, with subsequent availability at Cricket, AT&T, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity Mobile, UScellular, Consumer Cellular, Google Fi Wireless, Optimum Mobile, and Cox Mobile, and on Straight Talk, Total by Verizon, Simple Mobile, Tracfone, Walmart Family Mobile, and Visible.

The Moto G 5G (2024) sports a 6.6-inch HD+ (1612 x 720 pixels) 20:9 aspect ratio LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 Processor paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage which supports expansion as well. The device runs on Android 14 with MyUX on top.

For optics, the device gets a 50MP f/1.8 primary sensor on the back, joined by a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. It gets an 8MP selfie sensor on the front. The handset is backed by a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast wired charging.

The phone has connectivity features like 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/Galileo, NFC, a 3.5mm Headphone jack and a USB Type-C port for charging. It gets stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner as well.

iQOO has finally launched its much anticipated iQOO Z9 5G smartphone in India that comes with a MediaTek Dimensity chipset and is positioned as a lower-end mid ranger. The iQOO Z9 5G can be availed in two variants and competes with the likes of the recently launched Nothing Phone (2a). Should you consider it over Nothing’s offering? We’ll try to answer that for you by the end of this article.

iQOO Z9 5G: Price, Offers, Availability

The iQOO Z9 5G can be bought in two trims, including 8GB + 128GB priced at Rs 19,999 and 8GB + 256GB priced at Rs 21,999. The device is available in two colours, such as Graphene Blue and Brushed Green. Buyers can avail a flat Rs 2,000 discount on ICICI Bank and HDFC bank cards.

There’s also a 3-month No Cost EMI option on offer. As it is an Amazon exclusive product, Prime subscribers can buy the phone in early access sale on March 13 at 12PM IST while it will be available to all buyers from March 14, at 12PM IST.

iQOO Z9 5G: Specs

The iQOO Z9 5G gets a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate and 1800 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.

It is backed by a dual rear camera system, including a 50MP f/1.79 Sony IMX882 main sensor and a 2MP f/2.4 bokeh sensor. On the front, it gets a 16MP f/2.45 selfie sensor.

It packs a 5000mAh battery with 44W Fast charging support. There is an in-display fingerprint sensor for biometrics. For audio, it has a stereo speaker setup. The device will run on FunTouch OS 14 based on Android 14 and will receive 2 years of major OS upgrades. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS, 5G and a USB-C port for charging.

iQOO Z9 5G Vs. Nothing Phone (2a)

Nothing launched it’s Phone (2a) smartphone last week, starting at Rs 23,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, Rs 25,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model and Rs 27,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model and it comes with the same chipset as the iQOO Z9 5G. Also if you look at the price, there’s quite a price gap between the iQOO Z9 5G and the Nothing Phone (2a), which alone would appeal to the buyers, making them prefer the Z9 5G over the Phone (2a).

However, the Phone (2a) has its own benefits. First, the device comes with a 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor on the back which is more practical than the 2MP bokeh sensor on the iQOO Z9 5G which is quite useless in comparison.

Second, the Phone (2a) offers you a closer to Stock Android experience which is actually much smoother than FunTouch OS and we can claim that from our past experience. Moreover, Nothing is offering 3 years of major OS upgrades over iQOO’s 2 years, increasing the longevity of the device.

Thirdly, for those who prefer it, the Phone (2a) offers a unique design on the back, thanks to it’s glyph interface LED lights that’s unlike anything one has seen in this segment. While it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, as we noted in our review of the Nothing Phone (2a), it definitely adds to the appeal of the device.

On the other hand, if you’re looking to save some money and still want performance similar to the Phone (2a), along with a decent display and long-lasting battery life, but are willing to compromise on software, NFC, and an ultra-wide angle camera, then the iQOO Z9 5G isn’t a bad choice either.

Samsung is usually regular with it’s updates for not only flagships but also for its mid-rangers. However, it’s the brand’s latest flagships, Galaxy S24 series, which are now receiving the latest update that incorporates the March 2024 security patch. Here are all the details about the new update for Galaxy S24 series smrtphones.

The March 2024 security patch update began rolling out in a few regions for the Galaxy S24 series and it’s now time for India. The update, which clocks in at about 285MB, began rolling out to the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24 Ultra earlier this morning. While the changelog for the update remains vague, we do know that it brings this month’s security patch along with it.

If you haven’t received a notification regarding the update, you can check for it manually and then download it by going to the Settings > Software Update > Download & Install. If it’s available, you can tap on the download button which will then begin the process.

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The Galaxy S24 series received a major update last month which not only brought camera enhancements but also brought a new vividness slider in the display settings. This feature allows users to enhance the colours of the Galaxy S24 series displays making them more contrasty. Aside from that, the communication performance was also improved with the update.

The Galaxy S24 (Review), Galaxy S24+ (Review) and the Galaxy S24 Ultra (Review) have all been well-received by us in their respective reviews. All of them exhibit impressive traits, including decent cameras, excellent software and performance along with respectable battery life as well.

Samsung has announced the launch of two new Galaxy A-series smartphones, including the Galaxy A55 5G and the Galaxy A35 5G. They succeed the Galaxy A54 5G and the Galaxy A34 5G from last year. The A55 5G gets a metal frame while both of them are powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos chips.

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: Price, Specs

The Galaxy A55 5G comes with a price tag of Rs 39,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, Rs 42,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model and Rs 45,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model. The device will be available to order from tomorrow, March 14, at 12PM IST on the brand’s own website. It will be available across Samsung exclusive and partner stores, and other online platforms starting March 18, 2024. The handset will come in Awesome Navy and Awesome Ice Blue shades.

There’s also a bank cashback of Rs 3000 available on HDFC, OneCard, IDFC First Bank cards along with a 6 months No-Cost EMI Options. Alternatively, customers can own the Galaxy A55 5G at Rs 1792 per month through Samsung Finance+ and all leading NBFC partners. Buyers can also get an Amazon voucher worth Rs 250 on the first successful Tap & Pay transaction.

The Galaxy A55 5G sports a 6.6-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED panel with a full-HD+ Resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels) and 1000 nits of peak brightness. It is protected with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back.

The handset is powered by the Exynos 1480 chipset paired with up to 12 GB RAM, Xclipse 530 AMD GPU and up to 256 GB storage which is expandable via a Hybrid slot. The phone draws power from a 5,000mAh battery with 25W Fast charging support.

At the back, it gets a 50-megapixel f/1.8 main shooter, along with a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide snapper and a 5-megapixel macro camera. The front-facing camera includes a 32MP f/2.2 sensor for selfies. The device has an IP67 certification for protection against water and dust.

For connectivity, it gets Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, GPS, and 5G. The handset also gets a USB-C port for charging and stereo speakers. It runs on Android 14-based One UI 6.1 and will receive 4 years of OS upgrades along with 5 years of security patches.

Samsung Galaxy A35 5G: Specs

The Galaxy A35 5G can be availed in two trims, including 8GB + 128GB at Rs 30,999 and 8GB + 256GB at Rs 33,999. The device will be available to order from tomorrow, March 14, at 12PM IST on the brand’s own website. It will be available across Samsung exclusive and partner stores, and other online platforms starting March 18, 2024. The handset will come in Awesome Navy, Awesome Lilac and Awesome Ice Blue shades.

Same has Galaxy A55 5G, a bank cashback of Rs 3000 is available on HDFC, OneCard, IDFC First Bank cards along with a 6 months No-Cost EMI Options. Alternatively, customers can own the Galaxy A35 at just Rs 1,723 per month through Samsung Finance+ and all leading NBFC partners. Buyers can also get an Amazon voucher worth Rs 250 on the first successful Tap & Pay transaction.

The Galaxy A35 5G sports a 6.6-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, 1000 nits of peak brightness, a punch-hole notch, and 1080 X 2340 pixels resolution. It is powered by the Exynos 1380 Chipset under the hood.

It gets 6GB and 8GB RAM options and 128GB/256GB internal storage that is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card. In terms of optics, there are triple cameras on the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash and OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, and a 5MP Macro lens with f/2.4 aperture. The phone gets a 13MP snapper on the front for selfies.

The handset is IP67 rated and has stereo speakers. For connectivity, it gets Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC, GPS, and 5G. The handset also gets a USB-C port charging. It runs on Android 14-based One UI 6.1 and will receive 4 years of OS upgrades along with 5 years of security patches.

Poco has announced the launch of the Poco X6 Neo in India with specifications such as a MediaTek Dimensity chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED display and more. The Poco X6 Neo is the third and the lowest-end smartphone in the Poco X6 series, which currently has the vanilla Poco X6 5G and the Poco X6 Pro 5G.

Poco X6 Neo 5G: Price, Availability

Poco X6 Neo 5G is priced at Rs 15,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 17,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model. One can avail bank offers up to Rs 1,500 on each of the variants. It can be bought via Flipkart in Astral Black, Horizon Blue and Martian Orange shades. The early access sale for the smartphone will begin today, March 13, at 7PM IST.

Poco X6 Neo 5G: Specifications

The Poco X6 Neo sports a 6.67-inch full-HD+ AMOLED Display with 1080×2400 pixels resolution. Further, there is a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, instantaneous touch sampling rate of up to 2160Hz, 1920Hz PWM dimming, Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a hole-punch at the front.

The phone packs a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC under the hood. It is coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage. In addition, the device comes with a dual rear camera setup. This includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor, along with a 2-megapixel depth shooter. For the front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

The handset runs on Android 13 with the MIUI 14 skin on top and it will receive 2 years of major OS updates and 4 years of security patches. A 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging backs it. The connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.3, GPS/ A-GPS, infrared (IR) blaster, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm Headphone jack. Further, there is also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device has a single speaker with Dolby Atmos support.