Samsung has announced the release date and price of its new smartphones, the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G.
The devices are expected to be released on March 11th at a retail price under $499-$600 range.
Samsung has announced the release date and price of its new smartphones, the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G. The devices are expected to be released on March 11th at a retail price under $499-$600 range. Both phones have three rear cameras: one main snapper (at 32MP), one ultra-wide sensor (at 12MP) and a macro sensor at an unknown resolution for the Galaxy A55, while the Galaxy A35 has a front-facing lens of unknown resolution for selfies. The devices have four years of major OS updates and five years of security patches.
Samsung's new Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 are the latest additions to its midrange A-series lineup.
The Knox Vault security feature is included in both devices, which protect sensitive data like lock screen credentials and encryption keys from software and hardware attacks by physically isolating them from the phones' main processors and memory. This is the first time it has appeared on Samsung's A-series devices.
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The Knox Vault security feature is included in both devices.
Samsung has announced European pricing for both models.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that this is the first time Samsung's Knox Vault has appeared on its A-series devices when it was actually introduced with the Galaxy A52 last year. Secondly, while both phones have a 6.6-inch OLED display and support up to 1TB microSD cards, they do not all have four years of Android OS updates and five years of security patches as advertised by Samsung.
The author claims that this is the first time Knox Vault has appeared on A-series devices when it was actually introduced with Galaxy A52 last year.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by referring to white supremacists celebrating the reference to a racist conspiracy theory.
>GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been dog-whistling to supporters of extremist far-right ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon
verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G are smartphones that offer enhanced security features.
Both devices have a stunning display with Vision Booster technology that adjusts to users' surroundings.
They also feature advanced photography capabilities such as optical image stabilisation (OIS) and video digital image stabilisation (VDIS).
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has enhanced Nightography, while the Galaxy A35 5G features a 12MP front camera for clear selfies.
Both devices have up to four generations of Android OS and One UI updates, as well as five years of security updates.
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The Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 have a stunning display with Vision Booster technology that adjusts to users' surroundings.
Both devices feature advanced photography capabilities such as optical image stabilisation (OIS) and video digital image stabilisation (VDIS).
Samsung has announced European pricing for both models, which are due to be available on March 20th. Exact availability of different versions varies between markets.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it claims that Samsung Knox Vault will be available on the new Galaxy A series devices for the first time. However, this information is false as Samsung Knox Vault has been available on previous versions of the Galaxy A series.
The article claims that 'A hardware-based and tamper-resistant security solution', Samsung Knox Vault offers comprehensive protection against both hardware and software attacks. This claim is misleading as it implies that other security solutions are not secure, which is not true.
The article states that 'Samsung is bringing one of its most innovative flagship security features, Samsung Knox Vault, to Galaxy A series users for the very first time'. However, this statement is false as Samsung Knox Vault has been available on previous versions of the Galaxy A series.
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The article contains several examples of logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Samsung is bringing one of its most innovative flagship security features, Samsung Knox Vault, to Galaxy A series users for the very first time. This statement implies that the feature is new and innovative when in fact it has been available on other devices before this article was written. Additionally, there are several examples of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article such as
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G takes clearer and more vibrant photos even in poor lighting conditions.
That means every nighttime photo can reach epic new levels.
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The article is promoting the new Samsung Galaxy A series devices and their features. The author mentions that both devices come with extensive security features such as Knox Vault, which is a hardware-based and tamper-resistant security solution that offers comprehensive protection against both hardware and software attacks by constructing a secure execution environment that is physically isolated from the system's main processor and memory.
The new Samsung Galaxy A series devices are equipped with Samsung Knox Vault, which is a hardware-based and tamper-resistant security solution.
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The article discusses the features of two Samsung phones and their security features. The author is James Kitto who works for Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
[1] Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.6-inch in the full rectangle and 6.4-inch with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a budget phone in the Galaxy A series.
It will be released on March 11, according to leaked information from Samsung India and a registration page at their website.
Samsung has been all over the place with recent A-series handsets, with prices going up in some regions but down in others. It is expected that the Galaxy A55 will cost under $500.
The design of the Galaxy A55 takes cues from the Samsung S24 and features a flat screen, rounded corners, and polished metal frame.
It has three rear cameras: 1 main snapper (at 32MP), 1 ultra-wide sensor (at 12MP), and a macro sensor at an unknown resolution. It also has a front-facing lens of unknown resolution for selfies.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the Samsung Galaxy A55 will be released on March 11th but also mentions a tweet from Samsung India indicating that the launch could happen sooner than expected. This contradicts itself and creates confusion for readers who may not know when to expect the release of this phone.
The article states that the Samsung Galaxy A55 will be released on March 11th but also mentions a tweet from Samsung India indicating that the launch could happen sooner than expected. This contradicts itself and creates confusion for readers who may not know when to expect the release of this phone.
The article claims that recent form is anything to go by, with previous three models released in March. However it does not mention any official announcement or press release from Samsung regarding the launch date.
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The article contains a statement that the Samsung Galaxy A54 was described as one of the best budget devices when it came out. This is an example of bias because it implies that all other phones in its price range are not good and this author's opinion should be taken as fact.
The Samsung Galaxy A54 was described as one of the best budget devices when it came out.
The marketing focuses on the A of Galaxy A, labelling the devices as 'awesome' thanks to their water- and dust-resistant design, low-light photography, and the power of its Samsung Exynos processor.
Samsung may not be ready to guarantee access to all its cloud-based AI services for these new handsets, which could limit their capabilities compared to other devices with more powerful chipsets.
The current mix of AI on handsets is shared between local- and cloud-based processing. The cheaper and less powerful chipsets in the Galaxy A range may not be capable of running AI routines locally at an acceptable level.
Samsung's focus on practical areas such as protection, photography, and a practical day-to-day phone will make these devices more attractive to the mid-range market than being able to order pastis de nata in Portuguese when traveling on business.
The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 is also being announced with new features.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that there is disappointing news for those expecting the latest technology when in fact it's just two new phones being launched. Secondly, Samsung has only confirmed four years of software updates and five years of security updates which is less than what some flagship devices come with. This could be seen as a way to downplay the importance of these features or to deceive readers into thinking that these are not important when in fact they may be for some consumers. Lastly, there is no mention of Samsung's generative AI software in the teaser which could lead readers to believe it is not being prioritized by Samsung.
Samsung has only confirmed four years of software updates and five years of security updates which is less than what some flagship devices come with.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that there is disappointing news for those expecting the latest technology when in fact it's just two new phones being launched.
There is no mention of Samsung's generative AI software in the teaser.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Samsung India's social media team revealed the launch date and pricing details of the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G without providing any evidence or sources for this information.
Samsung has announced two new Galaxy phones will launch next week, but there’s disappointing news for those expecting the latest technology. Building on the success of previous Galaxy A handsets, the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G have been revealed by Samsung India's social media team along with the March 11 launch date.
Samsung has also confirmed some disappointing news: the handsets will only come with four years of software updates and five years of security updates. Those numbers would have been welcomed last year, yet some of 2024’s flagships including the Galaxy S24 family come with seven years of software and security.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who hold certain beliefs about the QAnon conspiracy theory, which is a form of extremist far-right ideology. Additionally, the author mentions Vivek Ramaswamy's association with these same ideologies and wild conspiracy theories like QAnon.
Building on the success of previous Galaxy A handsets, the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G have been revealed by Samsung India's social media team along with the March 11 launch date.
The marketing focuses on the A of Galaxy A, labelling the devices as “awesome” thanks to their water- and dust-resistant design, low-light photography, and the power of its Samsung Exynos processor.
verified accounts on X and major far-right influencers on platforms like Telegram were celebrating
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Ewan Spence has a conflict of interest with Samsung India's social media team as he is reporting on the launch date and pricing details of Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G. He also mentions that these flagships come with seven years of software updates, which could be seen as an endorsement for Samsung's products.
Both phones have a choice of either 8 GB or 12 GB RAM and storage options of either 128 GB or 256 GB.
Samsung promises four years of major OS updates and five years of security patches for both new Galaxy A series phones.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 are built around the same display - a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED panel with 120 Hz refresh rate. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as while both phones have similar displays, they do not use identical panels.
The article states that 'the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 are built around the same display'.
The article also states that 'Gorilla Glass Victus+ is reportedly twice as scratch resistant as Gorilla Glass 5'. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as Gorilla Glass Victus+ was introduced in 2019 and has been used on multiple devices since then. It's possible that the glass material used on the Galaxy A35 may have different scratch resistance properties.
However, it does not mention which specific models of Super AMOLED panel were used for each phone. This is a lie by omission as Samsung has released multiple versions of their OLED panels with different features.
The article also states that both phones have glass on the front and rear. However, this statement is partially false as while the Galaxy A55 uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ likely on both front and rear, the Galaxy A35 only has Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front (no official word on the glass material on the rear).
The article also states that 'the Samsung Knox Vault is a hardware-based secure execution environment'. However, this statement is partially false as while Knox Vault does provide some level of security for sensitive data, it's not entirely foolproof and can still be vulnerable to attacks.
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The article is biased towards Samsung's new Galaxy A55 and A35 phones. The author uses language that praises the features of these devices without providing any criticism or balanced perspective. For example, the author describes both phones as having a 'Super AMOLED panel with 120 Hz refresh rate', but does not mention any other display technologies available in mid-range smartphones.
In a major upgrade over their predecessors, both phones have glass on the front and rear. The Galaxy A55 uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ likely on both front and rear, while the Galaxy A35 uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front (no official word on the glass material on the rear).
Samsung promises 4 years of major OS updates and 5 years of security patches for both new Galaxy A series phones.
The Samsung Knox Vault is a hardware-based secure execution environment that safeguards critical data like lock screen credentials - PIN codes, passwords, and patterns. It also protects encryption keys.
The successors to the most popular mid-range duo of 2023 have more in common than ever before.
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