Samsung's new rugged phone and tablet are built to last - but still have AI smarts

Galaxy XCover7 Pro Samsung/ZDNET Rugged smartphones are a niche category of mobile devices capable of withstanding environments your average model would struggle against. Samsung is a pioneer in this field, and recently, the company announced its latest tough phone - the Galaxy XCover7 Pro. It is a 6.6-inch device "designed to meet the demands of… high-intensity work environments." The XCover7 Pro boasts a MIL-STD-810H certified form factor, allowing it to survive "drops, extreme temperatures, and vibrations". It even has a resistance rating of IP68, meaning the smartphone can handle brief submersion underwater and blasts of dust. Also: The best Samsung phones you can buy (including foldables and cheap options) These features are present in the previous generation, the Galaxy XCover6 Pro. What makes this upcoming model better comes down to several factors. Much like the older phone, the XCover7 Pro will have a FullHD+ display with Touch Sensitivity to increase input responsiveness ... Read full article.