Samsung’s AI update brings S24 features to older devices

Samsung is making its older Galaxy devices smarter and more powerful with a new software update that brings some of the AI features from the S24 series. The update, which is rolling out starting in late March, will enable over 100 million users of devices such as Galaxy S23, Z Flip5, Fold5, and Tab S9 to enjoy the benefits of Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite. Samsung AI update

The Galaxy AI suite consists of four main features: Circle to Search, Live Translate, Chat Assist, and Object Eraser. Circle to Search is a Google-powered feature that lets users access Google Search, Voice Search, and Lens from any app by tapping and holding the navigation bar or the home button. Users can also draw a circle around any part of the screen to search for it on Google Live Translate is a feature that allows users to have real-time voice conversations with people who speak different languages. The feature uses AI to translate and regenerate the user’s voice in the desired language, and vice versa. Users can also use Interpreter mode to see a split-screen view of live translations for text conversations³.

Samsung AI update Chat Assist is a feature that helps users improve their writing and communication skills. The feature uses AI to suggest better ways to express themselves, correct grammar and spelling errors, and translate messages in different languages. Chat Assist works with Samsung Keyboard in most apps that support text input⁴.

Live Translate is a feature that allows users to have real-time voice conversations with people who speak different languages. The feature uses AI to translate and regenerate the user’s voice in the desired language, and vice versa. Users can also use Interpreter mode to see a split-screen view of live translations for text conversations³. Object Eraser is a feature that lets users remove unwanted objects from their photos with a simple tap. The feature uses AI to fill in the gaps left by the erased objects, making the photos look natural and seamless. Object Eraser works with the Gallery app and supports photos taken with any camera app⁵.

In addition to the Galaxy AI features, the update also brings some camera and media features from the S24 series and One UI 6.1 to older devices. These include the ability to create 12MP images and long-exposure images from motion photos, slow down specific parts of a video in the Samsung Studio video editor, improve the quality of images and videos captured or viewed in social media apps, use all rear cameras in Single Take mode, and colorize monochrome images using AI.

Samsung says that the update is part of its commitment to provide the best possible experience to its users, regardless of the device they own. The company also says that it will continue to explore new ways to leverage AI to enhance its products and services. Live Translate is a feature that allows users to have real-time voice conversations with people who speak different languages. The feature uses AI to translate and regenerate the user’s voice in the desired language, and vice versa. Users can also use Interpreter mode to see a split-screen view of live translations for text conversations³.

In addition to the Galaxy AI features, the update also brings some camera and media features from the S24 series and One UI 6.1 to older devices. These include the ability to create 12MP images and long-exposure images from motion photos, slow down specific parts of a video in the Samsung Studio video editor, improve the quality of images and videos captured or viewed in social media apps, use all rear cameras in Single Take mode, and colorize monochrome images using AI. Live Translate is a feature that allows users to have real-time voice conversations with people who speak different languages. The feature uses AI to translate and regenerate the user’s voice in the desired language, and vice versa. Users can also use Interpreter mode to see a split-screen view of live translations for text conversations³.