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Samsung's Bixby 8.5 Beta Brings Natural Conversation and Real-Time Web to Galaxy
technology6 days ago

Samsung's Bixby 8.5 Beta Brings Natural Conversation and Real-Time Web to Galaxy

Samsung unveiled a beta of Bixby in One UI 8.5 that functions as a conversational device agent, enabling natural-language control of Galaxy devices and embedded live web search within Bixby’s interface, with examples like keeping the screen on and directly adjusting settings; availability is in select markets (Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK, and the US) with broader expansion planned, and language/support details plus privacy considerations apply.

Samsung Rolls Out Contextual Bixby With Real-Time Search in One UI 8.5 Beta
technology1 month ago

Samsung Rolls Out Contextual Bixby With Real-Time Search in One UI 8.5 Beta

Samsung announced a refreshed Bixby for One UI 8.5 with improved context awareness and direct task execution. The updated assistant will be tested in the One UI 8.5 beta for Galaxy S25 in select markets and can surface live results via real-time web search (Perplexity) within the Bixby UI, keeping users in the app. A broader public rollout is planned alongside the first stable One UI 8.5 build around the Galaxy S26 launch.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold SE Shines in China, Sells Out Rapidly
technology1 year ago

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold SE Shines in China, Sells Out Rapidly

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, named W25, and the W25 Flip in China, featuring luxurious designs with golden accents and advanced specifications. The W25 includes a ceramic back, a 200MP camera, and up to 1TB storage, while both models run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips and Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1. They also introduce a next-gen Bixby with improved natural language processing. Prices are yet to be announced.

Samsung Revamps Bixby with Advanced AI Upgrade
technology1 year ago

Samsung Revamps Bixby with Advanced AI Upgrade

Samsung is considering upgrading its voice assistant, Bixby, with generative AI to enable natural conversation and better support its ecosystem of products. This marks a shift from its earlier stance of not planning any new AI features for Bixby. The company aims to redefine Bixby in the era of AI, potentially bringing it in line with its other Galaxy AI features.

"Samsung Revamps Bixby with Generative AI Upgrade"
technology1 year ago

"Samsung Revamps Bixby with Generative AI Upgrade"

Samsung reassures that Bixby is not being phased out and is instead being equipped with AI features to compete with other voice assistants like Gemini, emphasizing the need for Bixby to be "smarter" and converse more naturally. The company's executive vice president of mobile, Won-joon Choi, stated that Bixby's role will be redefined to incorporate generative AI. Samsung's efforts to integrate AI into its voice assistant come as other tech companies, such as Apple, are also expected to enhance their voice assistants with AI capabilities. The Galaxy S24's AI features have been extended to last year's phones through a One UI 6.1 update, and while currently free, Samsung may consider charging for these features in the future.

"Samsung Enhances Bixby with Advanced Generative AI Capabilities"
technology1 year ago

"Samsung Enhances Bixby with Advanced Generative AI Capabilities"

Samsung plans to upgrade its virtual assistant Bixby with ChatGPT-like Generative AI capabilities in the near future, as revealed by a Samsung executive. This move comes as part of the company's efforts to redefine Bixby's role and enhance its intelligence using Generative AI and large language model (LLM) technology. Samsung has already introduced Galaxy AI, powered by AI and Generative AI features, and aims to improve Bixby's functionality to coexist with Galaxy AI in the future.

"Samsung Upgrades Bixby with Generative AI to Redefine Voice Assistant Experience"
technology1 year ago

"Samsung Upgrades Bixby with Generative AI to Redefine Voice Assistant Experience"

Samsung is considering adding generative artificial intelligence technology to its voice assistant Bixby in order to make it more conversational and smarter, according to a top executive. The company sees Bixby as a key tool for controlling its devices and is looking to redefine its role with generative AI to enable more natural conversations and better support for Samsung products in its ecosystem. This move comes as Samsung aims to infuse its devices with more advanced AI features and as investors await Apple's potential developments in generative AI at its upcoming developers conference.

"Unlocking Galaxy AI Features with Bixby Voice Commands and Galaxy Buds Integration"
technology2 years ago

"Unlocking Galaxy AI Features with Bixby Voice Commands and Galaxy Buds Integration"

Samsung has integrated Galaxy AI features with Bixby voice commands for the Galaxy S24 series, allowing users to access AI capabilities such as real-time language translation, webpage summarization, and note transcription through voice commands. Bixby can now interact with various Samsung apps to perform tasks like initiating Interpreter Mode and creating automated covers for notes. These features will be available in multiple languages and are expected to expand to other Samsung devices in the future.

"Samsung Unveils Bixby-Powered AI Features for Galaxy Watches and Wearables"
technology2 years ago

"Samsung Unveils Bixby-Powered AI Features for Galaxy Watches and Wearables"

Samsung's voice assistant Bixby now allows Galaxy users to easily activate key Galaxy AI features through voice commands, eliminating the need to manually search for them. This integration enables hands-free access to features like Live Translate and Interpreter, making it easier for users to engage in barrier-free communication and boost productivity. The Bixby activation of Galaxy AI will be available in multiple languages, aiming to make AI accessibility seamless for users worldwide.

"Samsung Unveils Enhanced Galaxy AI Integration for Seamless Hands-Free Experience"
technology2 years ago

"Samsung Unveils Enhanced Galaxy AI Integration for Seamless Hands-Free Experience"

Samsung has integrated its AI software, Galaxy AI, with its on-device assistant, Bixby, allowing users to access Galaxy AI features hands-free through voice controls on the Galaxy S24. The company also announced that several Galaxy AI features will be available on past-gen devices. Users can now launch various Galaxy AI features using their voices, such as Interpreter and Transcript Assist, and the integration with Bixby supports multiple languages. Additionally, Samsung urges patience as the accuracy of Galaxy AI software could vary and not every AI-based feature is available to be launched through Bixby.

Samsung Smart TVs to Drop Google Assistant Integration
technology2 years ago

Samsung Smart TVs to Drop Google Assistant Integration

Samsung TV will remove Google Assistant from existing televisions due to a Google policy change, prompting the company to suggest SmartThings, Bixby, or Amazon Alexa as alternatives. While Samsung cited a Google policy change, Google Assistant still works with other brands like LG, which recently strengthened its partnership with Google. The removal will affect all 2020 and 2021 smart TV models, and Samsung did not provide further details on the policy changes. Meanwhile, Google is launching new changes in March, including integrating the Assistant with Bard, its large language model chatbot, to rival ChatGPT.