We've still got
about a month until MWC spills forth an untold number of unseen smartphones,
but Samsung's announced something a little early. The Galaxy Xcover 2 is its
new ruggedized smartphone, with GPS and GLONASS pitching it directly at the
adventurers among us. It's water resistant in up to a depth of one meter and
can hold its breath for 30 minutes, while a 4-inch WVGA display will beam out
Android 4.1. Expect to see the same Motion UI features spotted on other Samsung
devices recently, including the ability to overturn and mute incoming calls.
It'll be powered by an as-yet unmentioned 1GHz dual-core processor, while a
5-megapixel camera will peer out the back. There's a physical camera button so
you shouldn't miss any of your underwater adventures.
Samsung mention
that the Xcover 2 will also pack a Cardio trainer Pro workout app, although
there doesn't appear to be any hardware additions to augment the fitness
program -- aside from a strap holder. No word yet on where the phone is
expected to arrive -- but we'll be sure to drop it on the ground in Barcelona
in a few weeks. [Engadget]
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