Samsung has launched the Galaxy XCover 7 and Galaxy Tab Active 5. The former is a rugged phone while the latter is a rugged tablet. The tablet can also be used without its battery. A European ...

On first look the Xcover appears to be a region-specific phone that’s based around ruggedness and practicality - with a display that works when wet (or with gloves) and can survive a 1.5 meter fall.

Called the Galaxy XCover Pro, the new phone looks like an updated version ... and other severe environmental conditions" and support drops of up to 1.5 meters (just under five feet).