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Samsung Launches Rugged Galaxy S23 and XCover6 Pro Editions for Military and First Responders

  • Samsung launches rugged Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition and XCover6 Pro Tactical Edition for military and first responders.

  • New phones feature hardened shells, Stealth Mode, encrypted communication, and other security features.

  • Based on existing Galaxy S23 and XCover6 Pro but with extra ruggedness and security.

  • Tested against military standards with IP68 rating, 1.5m drop test, and sensitive touchscreen.

  • Run on Android 13 with dual VPN, recording/blocking calls, long battery life, Samsung DeX, and more.

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