Intel to provide security sols for Samsung's Tizen handsets

Tech giant Intel today said it will deliver its McAfee Mobile Security software pre-installed in the first Samsung smartphones running the Tizen open-source operating system.

Intel to provide security sols for Samsung's Tizen handsets
NEW DELHI: Tech giant Intel today said it will deliver its McAfee Mobile Security software pre-installed in the first Samsung smartphones running the Tizen open-source operating system.

"By including our software on new operating systems like Tizen, security is developed in parallel with the ever expanding technology landscape," McAfee Asia pacific Chief Technology Officer Sean Duca said in a statement.

McAfee is part of Intel Security. Samsung developed Tizen with Huawei Technologies and Intel Corp to challenge Android software that powers most of the world's mobile devices.

Tizen is an open and flexible operating system built from the ground up to address the needs of stakeholders of the mobile and connected device ecosystem.
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Samsung Z1 Tizen smartphone: 8 things to know
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Samsung has launched the first smartphone powered by its Tizen operating system, a major development in the tech giant's aim to build a software ecosystem to rival Google Inc's Android.

The Z1 device went on sale in India for Rs 5,700, targeting first-time smartphone buyers, the world's No.1 smartphone maker said.
Text: Agencies

Samsung has launched the first smartphone powered by its Tizen operating system, a major development in the tech giant's aim to build a software ecosystem to rival Google..
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The no-nonsense handset - one of Samsung's cheapest - sports a 4-inch display, a plastic body and a simplified user interface.

The launch is a key step in the company's strategy to break free from the Android platform, which powers Samsung's flagship Galaxy devices and most other smartphones on the market.
The no-nonsense handset - one of Samsung's cheapest - sports a 4-inch display, a plastic body and a simplified user interface.

The launch is a key step in the company's strategy to break free ..
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Samsung says more than 1,000 apps will be available for download in the Tizen Store - a tiny fraction of the number of offerings on Google Play.
Samsung says more than 1,000 apps will be available for download in the Tizen Store - a tiny fraction of the number of offerings on Google Play.
The Z1 comes with pre-installed apps and web links to services like Amazon.com, Flipkart, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Yahoo and YouTube.
The Z1 comes with pre-installed apps and web links to services like Amazon.com, Flipkart, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Yahoo and YouTube.
It is powered by a 1.2 gigahertz dual-core processor. At 1500 mAh, the battery size is about half of Samsung's top-end smartphones.
It is powered by a 1.2 gigahertz dual-core processor. At 1500 mAh, the battery size is about half of Samsung's top-end smartphones.
The Z1 has a 3.1 MP rear camera and a VGA front camera.
The Z1 has a 3.1 MP rear camera and a VGA front camera.
It boasts of 4GB Internal memory + micro SD slot (up to 64GB). It has 768 MB RAM.

Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth, USB and GPS.
It boasts of 4GB Internal memory + micro SD slot (up to 64GB). It has 768 MB RAM.

Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth, USB and GPS.
At less than $100, the Z1 will be able to compete with low-price offerings by manufacturers like Micromax.

The price will also help convince first-time smartphone buyers to try a Tizen-powered device, analysts said.
At less than $100, the Z1 will be able to compete with low-price offerings by manufacturers like Micromax.

The price will also help convince first-time smartphone buyers to try a Tizen-powere..
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