Leaks reveal more AI features for Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series

A few days back, a major leak revealed several AI features that Samsung will introduce with the Galaxy S24 series. Fresh leaks have now confirmed a few more, including a new tool that lets you quickly make an internet search for anything on the screen.

Galaxy S24 uses AI in search, voice recorder, and more

According to X tipster Ahmed Qwaider, the Galaxy S24 series will introduce a new “circle search” feature. The source says it allows you to search for anything on the screen by simply making a circle around it. Details are scarce but it appears the tool uses AI to identify the object or text you circled and accordingly run an internet search via the device’s default search engine.

Additionally, Samsung‘s stock voice recorder for Galaxy devices will use AI to identify and tag up to ten different voices. This can be helpful when recording large meetings. You can quickly determine who said what. On top of this, the app can give you transcriptions of all recorded voices and summarize them. If needed, you can also translate the recordings.

Google’s Pixel 8 phones already offer a similar feature. However, it requires an active internet connection. Samsung’s Galaxy AI, on the other hand, is said to be an on-device AI solution. All data processing happens locally on the device. This likely means limitations for certain functions, such as translation. You may be able to translate text only between a select few languages. Translations may not always be accurate either.

Thankfully, Samsung will give you an option to connect to the internet for improved accuracy and more language support. A screenshot posted by @Tim_tom_0 on X shows that you can switch between on-device AI and online LLM (Large Language Model) for Galaxy AI’s translation tool. The Korean firm also lets you use third-party generative AI tools such as Google’s PaLM2, OpenAI’s GPT4, and Gecko.

Samsung uses AI to organize screenshots and recommend actions

Samsung’s AI features for the Galaxy S24 series are found pretty much everywhere. When taking screenshots or capturing screen recordings, the devices use AI to detect its content—identify if it is a coupon, airline ticket, a planned schedule, or anything else—and recommend appropriate actions. AI also helps organize screenshots with appropriate categories in the gallery.

With the Galaxy S24, you can also generate articles based on text prompts or titles. The feature will then summarize the article and highlight key points. This tool is likely available within Samsung Notes. Elsewhere, the context menu for a selected text in any text field lets you quickly translate it. The devices also let you quickly change the tone of the text. You can select between professional, casual, social posts, polite, witty, and emotional tones.

All of these features will be part of Samsung’s One UI 6.1 custom software for Galaxy devices. The company will push One UI 6.1 to other devices following the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. However, some new AI features may remain exclusive to the latest flagships. The Korean firm is expected to unveil the new phones on January 17, 2024. Sales may begin later that month.