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technology2 years ago

Samsung Backtracks on Plan to Replace Google Search with Bing on Galaxy Devices.

Samsung has suspended an internal review regarding the replacement of Google Search with Microsoft’s Bing AI and isn’t planning on making this change anytime soon. Microsoft Bing already exists on most Galaxy smartphones and tablets, thanks to a recent SwiftKey update. Samsung reportedly teamed up with Naver and is building its own generative AI to be used by employees in a closed network exclusively within the company’s limits.

technology2 years ago

"Bing Chat Upgrades: Deeper Integration, Visual Responses, and Mobile Widget"

Microsoft has announced new updates to its Bing Chat, including contextual chat for Edge mobile, a Bing widget for iOS and Android, and continuous Bing Chat conversations between mobile and desktop. Users can now start a Bing Chat conversation on a PC and then pick it up on mobile. Microsoft is also bringing a mobile widget to iOS and Android users that can be pinned to the homescreen for quick access to Bing Chat. Additionally, SwiftKey has been updated with the ability to compose full messages with tone, format, and length options, and an AI-powered translator is now built into the keyboard.

technology2 years ago

"Google's Bard AI: The Future of Pixel Devices?"

Google may soon launch a new feature called "Magic Compose" for Google Messages that uses generative AI to help users rewrite or compose messages in different styles. The feature will apparently allow users to get draft suggestions and rewritten draft suggestions. It sounds similar to SwiftKey's new Bing AI integration, which also rewrites text based on chosen styles. However, it doesn't look like Google is interested in integrating Bard chat into Messages like Microsoft does with SwiftKey, although it's possible Bard could come to Android in some shape or form in the future.

technology2 years ago

Bing AI integrated into Samsung Galaxy devices via SwiftKey update.

Microsoft's Bing AI is being automatically integrated into the SwiftKey keyboard on Samsung Galaxy devices through the One UI Android launcher. The new feature has been rolling out to SwiftKey users since mid-April and will be included in the new version, 9.10.11.10, which will roll out to Samsung users in the coming days. However, users can avoid Bing AI by using Samsung's default keyboard instead. Samsung is also reportedly considering making Bing its new search default, replacing its current deal with Google.

technology2 years ago

Bing AI Chatbot Now Available on Samsung Galaxy Devices via SwiftKey Update.

Samsung Galaxy device users now have access to Microsoft SwiftKey’s latest Bing AI feature, which integrates with the digital keyboard app in three major ways: Search, Chat, and Tone. The Bing AI update is now rolling out to Samsung users and should be available to everyone in the next few days. While users can ignore Bing AI, it is now installed on virtually every Galaxy device with no option for it to be removed. Reports suggest Samsung may replace Google’s search engine with Bing, but the implications of this are unclear.

technology2 years ago

Microsoft's SwiftKey Keyboard Gets AI Boost with Bing Update.

Microsoft has disabled the SwiftKey support forums following an update that added a button for Bing AI, which offers access to a chatbot that can find answers from the web, provide tone suggestions, and chat. Some users speculate that Microsoft removed the forums to avoid backlash from the SwiftKey userbase about the addition of this new Bing AI button and functionality. Microsoft wants its Bing AI to be as widely accessible as possible and beat the popularity contest against ChatGPT and other conversational AIs. Adding this feature to SwiftKey should give Bing wider exposure.

technology2 years ago

SwiftKey Keyboard App Integrates Bing AI Chatbot.

Microsoft has added its Bing AI chatbot to its SwiftKey keyboard app for iOS and Android, allowing users to access AI-generated answers and advice. The chatbot can also help with conversational tone and offers suggestions for alternative ways to phrase a typed statement. Bing AI is becoming a big part of Microsoft's products, with the company adding it to Windows 11 and Office apps. The move is part of Microsoft's effort to differentiate itself from its tech rivals, including Google and Amazon, who have also launched their own AI-powered services.

technology2 years ago

Bing AI Chatbot now integrated with SwiftKey for iOS and Android.

Microsoft has integrated its Bing AI chatbot into the predictive keyboard app, SwiftKey, for iOS. The new Bing integration includes three components: Search, Chat, and Tone. Users can now search the web without leaving the app, chat with Bing to ask additional queries and questions, and use the Tone feature to make it easier to communicate more effectively by allowing Bing to act as an editor and reword text to fit a desired tone.

technology2 years ago

Microsoft integrates Bing AI chatbot into SwiftKey for iOS and Android.

Microsoft has integrated Bing AI capabilities into its SwiftKey keyboard app for iOS and Android. The Bing button, located on the top left side of the keyboard, offers three options: Search, Tone, and Chat. SwiftKey's other features include correcting spelling mistakes, task saving, and a personalized toolbar. The app can also access up to five chosen languages and has been updated to show masculine and feminine versions when translating words and phrases from English to French, Spanish, or Italian.

technology2 years ago

Microsoft's SwiftKey app now integrates Bing and ChatGPT AI on Android and iOS.

Microsoft has integrated its Bing chatbot into its SwiftKey keyboard app on Android and iOS. The integration allows users to chat with the bot directly from their mobile keyboard and search for things without having to switch between apps. The new features include Chat, Tone, and Search, which can be used for a variety of purposes, such as finding a clever pun or searching the web mid-conversation. The update is available now, and accessing Tone and Chat requires users to sign into their Microsoft Account that has been approved to access the new Bing preview.

technology2 years ago

"SwiftKey integrates Bing AI chat for Android users"

Microsoft has integrated its Bing AI bot into the latest beta version of its SwiftKey keyboard for Android devices. Users can search for information, ask the AI to rewrite text and chat with it to generate specific content. The move follows the addition of Bing AI chat to Microsoft's Edge browser and Bing app for iOS/iPadOS and Android. The iOS version of SwiftKey was due to be removed from the App Store in September 2022, but Microsoft reconsidered and the app has been available since November.

technology2 years ago

SwiftKey integrates Bing and ChatGPT AI for improved messaging on Android.

Microsoft's Bing ChatGPT AI is now available on SwiftKey keyboard for Android in beta. The feature is accessed through a "Bing" button on the keyboard's top row and includes a "Tone" option that rewrites messages in different styles and a "Chat" tab that pops up Bing over almost the entire display. The responses from Bing can be copied to the clipboard, but functionality is limited. There is no word on when the features will be available on iOS.

technology2 years ago

Bing Chat now integrated into SwiftKey Beta for Android

Microsoft has integrated its Bing Chat AI into SwiftKey keyboard for Android, allowing users to access the chatbot at the tap of a button in any app. The integration includes a chat mode and a tone mode that rewrites text within the keyboard. The feature is slowly rolling out and is currently only available on the beta version of SwiftKey for Android. There is no word on when it will be available for iOS users. Microsoft acquired SwiftKey in 2016 and is investing heavily in the keyboard.