Security solutions
What is Samsung Knox?
Knox is Samsung's tool to separate your data from your work, but it can be useful for everyone, too!
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Frustrating
How to fix Google Now Launcher on the Galaxy Note 7
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Google Now Launcher is one of the most popular third-party launchers out there, but it unfortunately doesn't always play nicely with the Galaxy Note 7. If you installed Google Now Launcher and are finding issues, we have the information to help!
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How to set up and use Samsung My KNOX
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Samsung’s My KNOX is a free security platform that essentially partitions your phone’s storage so that your business and work data are kept separate and secure.
The future of business?
Samsung turns Knox into a platform for business services
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Samsung will be expanding its Knox platform, moving beyond security with brand new, business-focused tools.
Security
Samsung KNOX certified for use in China and France
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Samsung has announced that government agencies in both China and France have certified KNOX for use by regulated industries. Having its secure platform certified in new markets means Samsung will be able to push forward with forming contracts with government authorities, as well as parties previously locked behind regulated access.
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These apps work with the Note 4's Finger Scanner
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A small, but growing, stable of apps support authentication from Samsung's Finger Scanners We've already gone in depth on how to set up the Finger Scanner on your Galaxy Note 4, but what most people don't realize is that your fingerprint can be used for more than just unlocking your phone. Once your phone is set up to recognize your fingers, any third-party app that is properly...
Knoxing it up
Samsung and Cisco team up to bring Knox to AnyConnect VPN
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Samsung announced today that it has teamed up with Cisco to create "AnyConnect for Samsung KNOX," an update to Cisco's AnyConnect enterprise VPN app that now incorporates Samsung's Knox security technology on enabled devices. From Samsung: AnyConnect for Samsung KNOX provides customers the ability to achieve tighter security control while enabling flexible per-application access...
Enterprise
BlackBerry and Samsung partner to bring security to Android
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At the BlackBerry Enterprise event today in San Francisco, BlackBerry together with Samsung has announced a new partnership to bring end-to-end security to Android through BES12 and Samsung KNOX. "We share the goal to provide enterprises with the most secure mobility solutions through this partnership with BlackBerry," said Injong Rhee, Senior Vice President of KNOX Business Group...
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Samsung Kox hardware approved by US Government
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Samsung has announced that hardware running on its Knox platform are the first consumer mobile devices to be NIAP-validated and approved for classified use by the US Government. Multiple devices by the Korean manufacturer have been added to the Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) Program Component List, allowing agencies to rely on Samsung's Knox platform for advanced levels of...
Goat Simulator and more!
Best Android apps and games of the week
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We've got another batch of the best new Android games and apps to have launched in the last week for y'all. Goat Simulator is by far the most recognizable launch this week, but we've got a few apps for businessy types, too. Hop into the Google Play Store and check out our picks, and as always, drop a comment for your favorite new releases. Interstellar Interstellar is a great-...
Galaxy S4 software update brings Kids Mode and Knox 2.0
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Samsung is in the process of rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) that brings features previously exclusive to the Galaxy S5: Kids Mode and Knox 2.0. Kids Mode offers a child-friendly UI and allows parents to whitelist apps their kids can access on the Galaxy S5. The app also comes with a dedicated store called Kids Store that features an assortment of...
Samsung secures Galaxy S5 with KNOX 2.0 for enterprise customers
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Samsung has announced that its KNOX 2.0 security suite is finally available globally for the flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone. The company also announced that through future software updates, KNOX 2.0 will be brought over to other Galaxy devices as well, which will be good news for IT administrators and enterprise users who want to bring their own devices to work. We had briefly covered...
So, you want to adopt BYOD?
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is the current hot trend. (And has been for a while, really.) There are many perceived advantages for a company that allows employees to bring their own devices to work and have access to your company resources, but is BYOD right for you? Can you make mistakes when developing your BYOD policies? Can you really let any device connect to your resources? Lets...
Samsung announces support for Microsoft services with Knox
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Microsoft enterprise tools now accessible with Samsung's security platform Samsung has today announced that it has been working alongside Microsoft to bring some of its enterprise services to Knox. Going forward accessing Microsoft Workplace Join, Windows Intune, Windows Azure and Cloud Printing of Microsoft Office documents will all be possible on Samsung mobile devices secured with...
US Cellular Galaxy S4 getting Android 4.3 update today
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Following Sprint and Verizon's Galaxy S4 Android 4.3 updates last week, today it's the turn of the US Cellular model to get the updated version of the OS. The update to firmware version R970VXUAMJA is rolling out to USC-branded devices starting today, bringing Galaxy Gear smartwatch support and Samsung's KNOX enterprise security suite alongside the newer OS version. Samsung's changelog...
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Verizon, AT&T Galaxy S4s also getting software upgrade [Updated]
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New firmware includes apps-to-SD, Samsung Knox Update: Looks like AT&T is pushing out a similar GS4 update over-the-air. Original story: Following the international and Sprint versions of the phone, Verizon's Galaxy S4 is today receiving a software update with a couple of significant new features. While a full changelog isn't yet available, the new "VRUAME7" firmware update seems to...
Samsung KNOX security suite for Galaxy S4 reportedly delayed
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Launch reportedly pushed back to July, expected to ship pre-installed on select devices According to sources of The New York Times, Samsung's latest BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) security software, called KNOX, has had its launched delayed. The software suite, which was expected to ship in early Q2 2013 coinciding with availability of the Galaxy S4, provides users and enterprises with...
Samsung announces new KNOX system for secure BYOD
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Samsung is hoping to further its position in the enterprise space by introducing Samsung KNOX, a full software solution for companies to implement with BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) programs. KNOX is aiming to be an end-to-end solution for securing corporate data on a personal device, keeping both sets of data and apps completely separate. The solution provides system-level encryption of...