Samsung Unveils New Era of Mobile AI with Galaxy S24 Series: Unleashing Creativity, Connection, and Collaboration
San Jose, January 17, 2024
Samsung Electronics today unveiled a new era of mobile AI with the launch of its Galaxy AI S24 series, marking a transformative shift in how we interact with the world through our mobile devices. At Galaxy Unpacked 2024, TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics, introduced the Galaxy S24 series, emphasizing Samsung Galaxy’s role as an open gateway for secure and meaningful AI experiences on a global scale.
AI-Powered Communication: Seamless and Secure Connections
Communication lies at the heart of our daily lives, and the Galaxy AI S24 series introduces innovative AI features to enhance user experiences, enabling seamless communication anywhere, anytime. Drew Blackard, Vice President of Mobile Product Management, Samsung Electronics America, showcased a range of these features during a live demonstration.
Live Translate: Breaking Language Barriers
The Galaxy S24 series introduces Live Translate, a revolutionary feature that provides real-time, two-way call translations within the native call app. This groundbreaking technology supports audio and text translations for up to 13 languages, eliminating language barriers regardless of the phone used by the other person. Additionally, Galaxy AI ensures enhanced security by operating on-device, eliminating the need for external cloud systems.
Personal Interpreter: Navigating Language Challenges with Ease
The presentation highlighted how the Galaxy S24 series seamlessly integrates into everyday life as a personal interpreter. Whether users are lost and seeking directions or ordering food at a restaurant, the device can effortlessly translate conversations, bridging language gaps. Furthermore, Chat Assist translates text messages in real-time, enabling users to communicate effortlessly with friends in their preferred language.
Transcript Assist and Note Assist: Enhancing Productivity and Organization
Transcript Assist empowers users to create and share short summaries of recorded conversations, while Note Assist aids in organizing meeting notes, capturing key points, and generating summaries. Additionally, the new Android Auto feature allows drivers to navigate safely, access their favorite media, and stay connected while on the road.
Strategic Partnership with Google: Advancing Mobile AI Innovation
Samsung has a long history of collaborating with industry leaders to push the boundaries of innovation. TM Roh returned to the stage to introduce Google as the primary partner in leading the mobile AI era with the Galaxy S24 series.
Circle to Search: Intuitive Search with Simple Gestures
Following the announcement, Cathy Edwards, VP of Google Search, unveiled Circle to Search, a revolutionary way for users to intuitively search for anything on their phones with a simple gesture, without switching apps. This innovative feature leverages the power of AI to provide instant results, enhancing productivity and convenience.
Privacy and Security: Ensuring User Control and Transparency
Along with innovative search features, the Galaxy S24 series prioritizes the protection of users’ personal information. Through close collaboration with Google, Samsung developed a device that enhances the security of the search process, granting users complete transparency and control over their data. Under Advanced Intelligence settings, each user can decide whether to allow online processing and the full functionality of AI.
Unleashing Creativity: Powerful Tools for Content Creation
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is a haven for creative expression, equipped with a comprehensive suite of AI tools powered by the all-new ProVisual Engine. Tara Rael, Product Specialist at Samsung Electronics America, showcased the device’s capabilities by playing a concert video of the popular K-POP group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), shot using the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The video, captured as if the viewer were sitting in the front row, utilized Nightography Zoom on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, demonstrating its exceptional low-light photography capabilities.
Native Camera Experiences on Social Media Apps
With the Galaxy S24 series, users can now harness the Galaxy’s native camera experiences directly within their favorite social media apps. The power of AI extends to video, enabling users to create and watch any video in Instant Slow-mo, even if it wasn’t filmed that way. Additionally, Dual Recording allows users to create 4K vlogs utilizing the front and rear cameras simultaneously, producing pro-quality content without the need for additional equipment.
Quick Share: Seamless File Sharing Across Devices
Quick Share, Galaxy’s file sharing feature, has undergone a significant evolution. Through the partnership with Google, users can now effortlessly share files across all Android devices and Windows PCs, fostering seamless collaboration and productivity.
Cutting-Edge Chip Technology for Enhanced Performance
The latest AI features demand cutting-edge chip technology. The Galaxy S24 series is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy and Samsung’s Exynos 2400, respectively. This combination delivers superior usability, faster and smoother gameplay, and an immersive gaming experience with the Ray tracing module.
Optimized Battery Performance and Sustainable Design
Galaxy AI continuously optimizes the Galaxy S24 series’ battery performance, ensuring extended usage. Combined with an even longer battery life, users can enjoy extra-long gaming sessions without interruptions.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra design incorporates titanium for the first time in a Galaxy smartphone, resulting in an unparalleled premium feel and enhanced durability. This sleek device features a flat front edge display compatible with the S Pen and a more vivid and durable screen with even bezels, making it the slimmest model yet.
Samsung’s commitment to sustainability is evident in the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s battery, which features a minimum of 50% recycled cobalt. Additionally, all the magnets in the speaker are made from 100% recycled rare earth elements. Furthermore, every Galaxy S24 series is packaged in 100% recycled paper. Looking forward, the company aims to incorporate at least one recycled material in every module of all its mobile products by 2030, advancing its commitment to sustainability.
Digital Health: A New Era of Wellness with Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring
Matthew Wiggins, Head of Samsung Research America’s Health Solutions Lab, introduced how Galaxy AI is pioneering a new era of digital health with four new smart sleep analysis indices for the Galaxy Watch. These indices provide personalized insights into sleep patterns, helping users optimize their sleep quality and overall well-being.
Concluding the presentation, Matthew Wiggins gave an exciting glimpse of Samsung’s brand-new, powerful, and accessible health and wellness device: the Galaxy Ring. This innovative wearable device offers continuous health monitoring, including blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and stress levels, empowering users to take a proactive approach to their health and well-being.
Unveiling a New Era of Technology Powered by Galaxy AI
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2024 showcase unveiled a transformative vision for the future of mobile technology, driven by the power of Galaxy AI. The Galaxy S24 series, with its innovative features, cutting-edge chip technology, and commitment to sustainability, sets a new standard for mobile experiences. Additionally, the introduction of the Galaxy Ring signals Samsung’s continued leadership in digital health and wellness.
Stay tuned to Samsung Newsroom’s complete coverage of the event to delve deeper into the new era of technology, powered by Galaxy AI.