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Samsung Announces Galaxy Xcover 2 Smartphone, Includes Underwater Camera

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Powered by 1 GHz dual-core processor.


Samsung has officially announced its rumored Android-powered Galaxy Xcover 2 smartphone.

Running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the Xcover 2 is shock and dustproof, in addition to being IP67 certified; consequently, it's waterproof and can function in up to three feet of water while being able to stay there for half an hour. A dedicated camera key, meanwhile, has made it possible for underwater photography.

It's powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, as well as sporting a 4.0-inch WVGA (480 x 800) TFT screen. A rear 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash is included, as is a front-facing VGA snapper.

Bluetooth v 4.0, USB 2.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Wi-Fi Direct support are all included, accompanied by a 1,700mAh battery. 4 GB of internal memory can be expanded via a microSD slot (up to 32GB).

Pricing or availability details weren't divulged but expect more information during MWC late next month.

 

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  • 7
    RazorBurn , January 26, 2013 12:51 PM
    3 Feet is all you need taking pics of your female friends in bikinis..
  • 3
    techcurious , January 26, 2013 2:21 PM
    otacon72..lol Another day another smartphone announced by Samsung....

    yes.. a lot of people like to use their heads and decide what they want in their phone...
    Not everyone (is like you and) needs to be told what they should have in a phone by releasing just one model (or maybe soon, 2 models! breakthrough!)..
    Would you like to tell us what car you drive so we can all go and drive the same car? /sarcasm
    Never mind, I can just find out what car Steve Jobs drove and I will know what is parked in your driveway..
    Assuming you are old enough to drive..
  • 3
    Marco925 , January 26, 2013 10:58 AM
    ankit0x1nice but just 3 feet?

    For a phone? that's pretty good. This is just for normal people who want to affordably take pictures when swimming in a tropical country or a beach or stuff. For those who are serious, there obviously are cameras for deeper depths.