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Samsung announces a new layer of privacy, coming soon to Galaxy devices
Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, and wherever we're waiting in line, our digital laundry gets aired in plain view. And as phones become more tailored to our routines and preferences, concerns about privacy are only growing.
About this update from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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