Samsung's Newest Phone Is Built to Take a Beating

Samsung has unveiled a new Galaxy phone -- albeit one that's a little different from its others. The Galaxy XCover7 Pro is the company's latest rugged phone, which is mainly geared toward enterprise users, though anyone can buy it. The follow-up to 2022's XCover6 Pro packs new features like increased battery capacity, a more powerful processor and AI capabilities. It also supports seven years of software and security updates. Samsung also debuted a new rugged tablet, the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro, which features a 120Hz refresh rate, AI features and eight years of OS and security updates. The XCover7 Pro will be available on May 8, while the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro will be available in early June. Prices for both have yet to be announced. This comes amid uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, though on Friday, the administration exempted smartphones, laptops and other consumer electronics from reciprocal tariffs. The devices can be an appealing option for shopp ... Read full article.