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Samsung is pushing to embed Galaxy AI across its entire ecosystem, with plans to bring the suite of smart features to 400 million devices by the end of 2025 – double last year’s total. Announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event in New York,
Gemini AI on Galaxy Watch 8 can summarise messages, create replies, handle voice commands, translate phrases, and show health summaries. It can’t write long emails or control all apps yet.
Samsung confirms it won't charge for its Galaxy AI tools, even as it rolls out major improvements with its latest foldables.
To clarify, Samsung later reiterated that it currently has no plans to charge for any Galaxy AI features. This lines up with its earlier commitment that Galaxy AI would remain free on supported devices until the end of 2025. Features powered by third-party providers, however, may be subject to different terms.
Samsung's Galaxy AI is expanded with new functions with every One UI update. Nevertheless, the company is still not planning to charge for the AI functions.
Google also announced that, starting with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, you’ll be able to long-press the power button and have Gemini take a gander at your screen while you’re scrolling. With live access to what you’re looking at, you can ask Gemini for help on stuff like product comparisons. Per Google:
Not every Galaxy Watch8 update is about hardware. There's a few feature updates earlier Galaxy smartwatches will get coming from the One UI 8 software update. From a running coach feature that appears to take notes from Apple Watch's "Workout Buddy" to a bedtime suggestion feature that calibrates your optimized sleep time based on activity and historical rest,
Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Flip 7 FE, and these two phones pack a welcome cover screen upgrade.