<p>World's leading smartphone-maker Samsung unveiled a new-age gadget that can not only clean but also juice-up the premium phone's battery.</p>.<p>Samsung's new device boasts dual UV lights on both top and bottom panels so that it can sanitise the device from almost all angles. It comes with a simple single-button interface and once switched on, it automatically cleans the device and turns off after the 10 minutes. Also, it will continue to charge the mobile wirelessly. </p>.<p>The 'Samsung UV Sterilizer', which comes in 196 x 96 x 33 mm dimensions, is big enough to allow users to clean earbuds and glasses in addition to the phones.</p>.<p><strong>Can this UV steriliser kill COVID-19?</strong></p>.<p>Nope. The company doesn't specifically mention that its UV steriliser can destroy COVID-19, but it does say the device can effectively kill up to 99% of bacteria and germs, including E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. It has been tested by two independent test and certification institutes, Intertek and SGS, Samsung says.</p>.<p>Must read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/coronavirus-effect-samsung-offers-uv-c-sanitizing-service-for-galaxy-devices-813324.html" target="_blank">Samsung offers UV-C sanitizing service for Galaxy devices</a></p>.<p>Samsung is offering this UV steriliser-cum-powerbank in select global markets including Thailand, Germany, Romania and Hong Kong for around €58.38 (approx. Rs 4940). It is expected to be made available in more regions in the coming days.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cyber security and more on personal technology only on <b><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</b></em></p>
<p>World's leading smartphone-maker Samsung unveiled a new-age gadget that can not only clean but also juice-up the premium phone's battery.</p>.<p>Samsung's new device boasts dual UV lights on both top and bottom panels so that it can sanitise the device from almost all angles. It comes with a simple single-button interface and once switched on, it automatically cleans the device and turns off after the 10 minutes. Also, it will continue to charge the mobile wirelessly. </p>.<p>The 'Samsung UV Sterilizer', which comes in 196 x 96 x 33 mm dimensions, is big enough to allow users to clean earbuds and glasses in addition to the phones.</p>.<p><strong>Can this UV steriliser kill COVID-19?</strong></p>.<p>Nope. The company doesn't specifically mention that its UV steriliser can destroy COVID-19, but it does say the device can effectively kill up to 99% of bacteria and germs, including E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. It has been tested by two independent test and certification institutes, Intertek and SGS, Samsung says.</p>.<p>Must read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/coronavirus-effect-samsung-offers-uv-c-sanitizing-service-for-galaxy-devices-813324.html" target="_blank">Samsung offers UV-C sanitizing service for Galaxy devices</a></p>.<p>Samsung is offering this UV steriliser-cum-powerbank in select global markets including Thailand, Germany, Romania and Hong Kong for around €58.38 (approx. Rs 4940). It is expected to be made available in more regions in the coming days.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cyber security and more on personal technology only on <b><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</b></em></p>
