Samsung launch kid-safe smartphone in NZ

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A New Zealand company has teamed up with Samsung to develop a phone designed to keep kids safe online. This initiative is designed to keep children safe from very harmful and violent content that is increasingly found on the internet.

Rory Birkbeck, founder of Safe Surfer, an at-home internet filtering service, is one such parent. He recently announced a partnership with Samsung to create a “kids-safe” phone.

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Out of the box, the Kid-Safe Phone is a stripped-down device which lets you choose how much functionality you want your child to have.

The Kid-Safe Phone begins as a simple communicator. As they grow, so can their access, with everything under your watchful eye.

Parents can choose from three distinct levels of functionality – crafted to match your child’s maturity and your comfort level, so you can give them access to exactly what they need – and nothing they don’t.

The Kid-Safe Smartphone is available on Samsung Galaxy devices, which run the Android operating system. They are selling the Galaxy A15 and A25 5G Smartphones and the Galaxy Tablet A9 set up ready to go; prices range from $299 to $549.

 

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210651

The council has posted a notice about the annual beach clean-up at Karekare. Volunteers are asked to wear closed shoes, bring gloves, and meet by the surf club at 9:00 a.m. The notice also says that rubbish left on the beach can harm seabirds and wash into the ocean. At the bottom, the council thanks local families for helping to keep the coast safe and attractive. A large photo shows children collecting plastic bottles, while a smaller line reminds readers to sort glass separately.

Later that week, a resident comment appears online: “The beach looked much better after the clean-up, and it was great to see so many young people helping.”

What is the author’s main purpose in the notice?

  

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