Tech Review: Samsung Unfurls a Galaxy of AI Brilliance
On Wednesday January 17 2024, Samsung announced an AI phone . Three AI phones, actually. The Galaxy S24, 24+ and S24 Ultra all have generative-AI tools powered by Google , Qualcomm and Samsung itself.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series pre-orders are available until January 30th. The official retail release will be on January 31st.
Let us delve into the unique features of this revolutionary device and how it stands to redefine our mobile experiences.
Unleashing New Mobile Experiences with Galaxy AI
The new Samsung phone, part of the Galaxy S24 series, is designed to transform our connection with the world and ignite the next decade of mobile innovation. AI amplifies nearly every experience on the Galaxy S24 series, from enabling barrier-free communication to maximizing creative freedom.
Circle to Search with Google
One of the standout features of the new phone is the 'Circle to Search with Google'. While scrolling, reading a text or watching videos, users can use the S Pen or their finger to circle items and get Google Search results. This feature sets a new standard for search, changing how Galaxy users discover the world around them.
Real time Translate
The 'real time' or 'Live Translate' feature breaks down language barriers over the phone or texting. It offers two-way, real-time voice and text translations of phone calls within the native app. This feature makes it easier than ever to communicate across different languages.
Joanna Stern, WSJ senior reporter on personal technology says "In the phone app, you can select “Call Assist” to interpret a live call. As the person speaks, it will transcribe and translate in text on the screen. A voiceover will also translate aloud in the language of your choosing."
She continues to state that she has tried to test this feature and some Translations "seems off" but acknowledges that, "Not a feature I’d use frequently but it’s pretty amazing how real-time the translation is."
Imagine ordering food in Rome or conducting business in Tokyo -all with effortless understanding.
Chat Assist
The 'Chat Assist' feature provides real-time tone suggestions to make your writing sound more professional or conversational. This feature can help perfect conversational tones to ensure communication sounds as it was intended. Apart from re writing for you it can also add emojis to insert humor or any other emotion as intended.
Note Assist
The 'Note Assist' feature uses AI to format your notes into a clear, easy-to-review summary. This feature assists in organizing random notes taken during meetings.
Joanna Stern asserts that " It took a bunch of incoherent notes from an interview I had and did a decent job bulleting out the main points. Interestingly, it wouldn’t summarize articles from WSJ because the feature only works on sites that are free to read." This shows how the feature is a magnificent summarizing tool.
Generative Edit and Super HDR AI
The new phone also includes a 'Generative Edit' feature, similar to Google's Magic Editor. It also features the latest Super HDR upgrade and an AI assist, allowing users to see what their super-vivid pics and videos will look like before they take them.
The new Generative Edit tool in Photos lets you select an object and move it around, add background and other unique editing, though it has a watermark you can easily crop it.
Gone are the days of cold, robotic assistants like Siri. Galaxy AI is a warm embrace, subtly enhancing every interaction.
Galaxy AI doesn't stop there. It empowers barrier free communication with on-device text-to-speech conversation, aiding visually impaired users. It fuels pro-res video recording, automatically adjusting settings for stunning cinematic visuals. And it unlocks a new level of photographic creativity with AI powdered Scene recognition and object enhancement.
A Glimpse into the AI Era.
Stephen Hawking a Lucasian professor of mathematics once said, "The world has been changing even faster as people , devices and information are increasingly connected to each other.
Computational power is growing and quantum computing is quickly being realised. This will revolutionize artificial intelligence with exponentially faster speeds. It will advance encryption. Quantum computers will change everything, even human biology."
The S24 Series is a watershed moment, a testament to Samsung's relentless pursuit of innovation. It's not about Specs anymore; it's about forging a symbiotic relationship between humans and technology. AI is no longer a distant Sci-fi trope, ; it's here, enriching our lives in ways we never imagined.
What the future holds
AI will continue to permeate every facet of phone manufacturing. Imagine phones that will anticipate your needs, adjusting settings and interfaced based on your context and preferences.
Imagine health trackers that not just monitor but proactively prevent illness. Imagine a world where our phones becomes extension of ourselves, seamlessly entrenched in our daily lives.
With these innovative AI features, Samsung's new AI phone is indeed a revolutionary device. It not only enhances the fundamental role of a phone but also introduces meaningful intelligence aimed at enhancing every part of life.
The launch of this phone marks a significant step forward in the era of mobile AI, proving that Samsung can stand toe-to-toe with other tech giants like Google and Apple.
The Galaxy S24 Series is just the beginning. It's a portal to the future where AI isn't something we experience. And with Samsung at the helm, that future feels tantalizing close
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