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Samsung’s latest smartphone “Galaxy S24” series will be released on April 11th. The “Galaxy S24” series is equipped with the latest AI technology “Galaxy AI” and can use translation, summarization functions, and search functions that do not require text input. In addition, the camera function is newly equipped with the “Pro Visual engine” loaded with AI, achieving even higher image quality, making it a major evolution over the previous series. What is the difference between Google’s Pixel, which is leading the way in terms of generation AI functions? Let’s take a closer look at the amazing features of the Galaxy S24 series.
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Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24. Carried by Docomo and au (colors handled vary depending on carrier)
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What are “Galaxy S24” and “Galaxy S24 Ultra” released on April 11th?
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Generative AI, including the conversational AI “ChatGPT,” is attracting attention, and generative AI is also beginning to be incorporated into smartphones.
Smartphones have traditionally used AI technologies such as machine learning to improve voice recognition, image recognition, and camera image quality, but in 2024, the introduction of generative AI is attracting particular attention.
Google is taking the lead in incorporating generative AI. Appeared in 2023With the Pixel 8 series, you can use “editing magic” that allows you to enlarge or reduce people and objects in photos, change their position, or delete them. The areas lost due to movement or deletion are corrected using generative AI technology so that they blend naturally with the original photo.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra uses titanium for its frame. The camera specs have changed slightly from the previous model, with a 4-lens configuration: ultra-wide angle, wide angle, 3x optical, and 5x optical (10x optical equivalent).The other one is the sensor.
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AI was one of the keywords at MWC Barcelona 2024, the world’s largest telecommunications industry event held at the end of February. The trend of incorporating AI into networks and devices is likely to continue. In particular, what directly concerns users is how AI can make devices more convenient. Pixel and other smartphone manufacturers will be thinking about the use of AI in smartphones.
The Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra, which will be released in Japan on April 11th, are called AI phones and can use various convenient functions powered by AI. The AI technology installed is a hybrid of on-device AI and cloud-based AI, which Samsung Electronics has named “Galaxy AI.” Among these, the company’s proprietary on-device AI technology can be used without going through the Internet, which prevents privacy information from leaking.
Galaxy AI’s interpretation/translation function “Real-time interpretation”
Specifically, let’s introduce what functions can be used with Galaxy AI.
One is the “Real-time Interpretation” function, which provides interpretation and translation during calls. You can talk to foreigners using the standard phone app. For example, when you want to make a reservation at a restaurant, even if you speak in Japanese, the other person will hear the voice translated into the local language. In addition to speaking vocally, it also displays what the other person has said in text form on the screen. In addition to Japanese and English, it supports 13 languages around the world, including Korean, Chinese, and Spanish.
According to Samsung Electronics, this feature uses AI to instantly translate the language and convert it into speech using a voice recognition engine, machine translation engine, and speech synthesis engine. This is done using Samsung Electronics’ unique on-device AI, so you can rest assured about security. The company plans to continue strengthening its Japanese language development.
There is also an interpretation function that can be used when talking face-to-face, such as when shopping or taking a taxi while traveling abroad. It does not require Wi-Fi or mobile data communication, so it can be used even on airplanes. It could also be used for overseas travelers visiting Japan to serve customers at restaurants.
You can also use the translation function in the Messages app. Previously, it was possible to translate in real time using a Samsung keyboard, but from now on it will also be possible to use compatible apps such as LINE and Instagram.
An interesting feature of the Samsung keyboard is the ability to use AI to change the writing style according to the TPO. After inputting text, you can select a style, such as a friendly and casual style when talking with friends, automatically generating hashtags when posting on SNS, or using polite language when having a business conversation. He will make suggestions.
Voice recorder equipped with transcription, translation, and summarization functions
“Recording Assist” is likely to be useful when creating meeting minutes. The Galaxy’s voice recorder app has a feature that transcribes recorded audio, but up until now it was only for 10 minutes. In addition to eliminating the time limit, it also has foreign language translation and content summarization functions.
In addition, an AI-based assist function has been added to the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s Notes app, which allows handwriting input using the built-in pen. It is now possible to convert handwritten notes into text and organize them into bullet points, group sentences into paragraphs and add headings, and generate a cover design to make it easier to find notes later.
Furthermore, there is also a function that uses AI to translate foreign websites and compile summaries. It will be easier to read foreign news on the train.
It also supports “search by box”, which has already been introduced in Google Pixel. Simply press and hold the home button on a screen displaying something, place, or person you’re interested in, then circle it to see related information. The AI can also answer additional questions, allowing you to obtain even more in-depth information.
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