Samsung Expands AI Capabilities to More Devices with One UI 6.1 Update

Samsung Electronics has announced the expansion of Galaxy AI features to a broader range of Galaxy devices via the One UI 6.1 update. Scheduled to begin rolling out at the end of March, this update will introduce mobile AI features to the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and Tab S9 series. The initiative is in line with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series and aims to enhance the AI experience on mobile devices by utilizing both on-device and cloud-based AI technologies.

Key Highlights:

• The One UI 6.1 update will make Galaxy AI features available on additional Galaxy devices, including the latest S and Z series, as well as the Tab S9 series.
• Galaxy AI aims to improve accessibility and user empowerment, with plans to reach over 100 million users in 2024.
• New AI features enhance communication, productivity, and creativity, offering tools for message tone adjustment, live translations, efficient search, and creative photo editing.

TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, emphasized the company’s commitment to making AI more accessible to users and exploring the possibilities of mobile AI.

The update introduces several AI-driven features designed to improve communication, such as Chat Assist for adjusting message tone and translating messages in 13 languages, Live Translate for voice and text translations during phone calls, and Interpreter for real-time text translations in live conversations.

For productivity, the integration of Galaxy AI across the Galaxy ecosystem streamlines tasks with improved search functions, note-taking, and browsing. Features like Circle to Search with Google, Note Assist, and Transcript Assist enhance efficiency in daily activities.

The update also unlocks creative potential through Generative Edit, which allows for the resizing, repositioning, or realigning of objects in photos, Edit Suggestion for photo enhancement, and Instant Slow-mo for generating additional frames in slow-motion videos. Additionally, AI-generated wallpapers offer personalized device customization.