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Samsung To Bring Circle To Search For Mid-Range Devices

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Aug 15th, 2024, 24:47

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  • Last week, there were reports that Samsung's Galaxy AI might reach select models in the Galaxy A series in August or September.

  • It was pretty much known that this AI exclusivity would end someday, and now, the company has finally made some announcements regarding the same.

  • Samsung has revealed that its advanced AI features will be making way for budget/mid-range phones and tablets.

Last week, there were reports that Galaxy AI might reach select models in the Galaxy A series in August or September. It was pretty much known that this AI exclusivity would end someday, and now, the company has finally made some announcements regarding the same. Samsung has revealed that its advanced AI features will be making way for budget/mid-range phones and tablets.

 

The popular Circle to Search feature is the first to land on Galaxy A smartphones and Fan Edition tablets. Samsung has announced that it is coming to the Galaxy A54, A34, A55, and A35 this month. Interestingly, even select 2023 Galaxy A phones are also getting this feature. Samsung confirmed Circle to Search for the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+ tablets.

 

Circle to Search is based on current Google technologies, i.e. Google Lens. However, Samsung brought it into One UI more intuitively with the Galaxy S24 series in early 2024. Lens has been around for years, but it feels like the partnership between Samsung and Google marked the tipping point where the tool became more popular.

 

Also Read: Google Launches Pixel Watch 3 And Pixel Buds Pro 2 In India

 

What Other AI Features Coming To Mid-Range Devices

 

Once Circle to Search arrives on the Galaxy A series and Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablets, users will be able to summon this tool on any screen by long pressing the home navigation button or gesture handle, then tap on or circle on-screen objects using their fingerprints or S Pens to do contextual online searches.

 

TM Roh, President of Mobile experience, said, “We are dedicated to bringing best-in-class AI technology to a broader audience, empowering users with the option to work more efficiently, create more freely, and enjoy richer, more personalized interactions with their devices.”

 

Samsung hasn’t said anything about more Galaxy AI features coming to Galaxy A phones and Fan Edition tablets, so it can’t be said for sure if Circle to Search is the first and only one. It will be interesting to see if Samsung will make any other AI features available on non-flagship devices.

 

Also Read: Google Unveils Pixel 9, 9 Pro And 9 Pro XL Smartphones With AI Feature...

 

Samsung Rolls Out Two Security Features For Galaxy Devices

 

Samsung constantly brings out new privacy and security features for its phones and tablet users. In the past few years, it rolled out some great features like Knox and Secure Folder.

 

Now, the company is adding two new security features to Galaxy smartphones and tablets: Quick Share Private Sharing and Samsung Cloud Enhanced Data Protection.

 

Private Sharing is a new mode inside Quick Share, where users will be able to turn it on by clicking the three-dot button on the top right corner of the screen after picking Quick Share while sharing files. Once users turn on this mode, they can share up to 20 files and a maximum limit of 200MB.

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Google Introduces Seven New AI Updates For Search, Maps

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Nov 3rd, 2024, 5:10

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  • Google has recently announced the launch of seven new AI updates that provide more ways for users to ask queries, and search for information.

  • Now, users will be able to ask maps more complex questions, like “things to do with friends” to get answers curated with Gemini.

  • Now, users will also be able to upload PDFs, Google Docs, websites, YouTube videos, and more to NotebookLM.

Google has recently announced the launch of seven new AI updates that provide more ways for users to ask queries, search for information, and get an AI overview across products.

 

Now, users will be able to ask maps more complex questions, like “things to do with friends” to get answers curated with Gemini, quick answers to questions about a place -- in addition to helpful review summaries when users don’t have time to read through each one, according to Google.

 

“The latest AI update in Maps means that whether you’re traveling across town or around the world, you can get the most up-to-date information possible when you need it. Make sure to also check out the new updates we’re making to Waze, Google Earth, and our developer products,” said the company.

 

Also Read: Google Developing AI Agent To Control Your Web Browser 

 

Google Services Get Better With Artificial Intelligence

 

Now, users will also be able to upload PDFs, Google Docs, websites, YouTube videos, and more to NotebookLM to get new insights and deeper dives into new topics. Google Shopping has rolled out new AI to help users pick the right product for them. The new Google Shopping leverages AI to help take the guesswork out of finding the right products.

 

“For example, when researching a product, an AI-generated brief will give you more details about the most important things to know before buying. And, as you browse the results, you will see AI-generated briefs about what to consider before making a purchase, plus the products that may (or may not) be a good fit for your needs,” explained Google.

 

Google Search got a major AI update, expanding the types of questions people can ask. Last month, the company introduced even more updates, including helping people to identify songs in Circle to Search. All Chromebooks will now come with the Gemini app, and Chromebook Plus laptops include new Google AI productivity tools such as Live Translate, and Chromebook Plus laptops come with new Google AI productivity tools like Live Translate, help me write, the Recorder app and Welcome Recap, helping users pick up from where they left off when logging into a Chromebook.

 

Also Read: Gmail Will Now Help Users Write Email On The Web Using AI

 

Google Developing AI Agent To Control Your Web Browser

 

Google is reportedly looking to sidestep the complexity of AI-driven automation by allowing its multimodal large language models (LLMs) to take control of users’ browsers. As per a report published by The Information, citing several unnamed sources, “Project Jarvis” could be available in preview as early as December and enable the model to harness a web browser to "gather research, purchase a product, or book a flight."

 

The service apparently will be restricted to Chrome and from what users gather will take advantage of Gemini’s ability to parse visual data along with written language to enter text and navigate web pages on the user’s behalf.

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Apple Acquires Popular Photo Editing App Pixelmator

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Nov 2nd, 2024, 8:10

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  • Apple has acquired the creator of the popular image editing app, Pixelmator.

  • The Lithunian-based company was founded in 2007 and has apps such as Pixelmator, Pixelmator Pro, and Photomator.

  • Pixelmator has been developing apps for iOS and Mac and has been name-checked by the Cupertino tech giant several times during its product launches.

Apple has acquired the creator of the popular image editing app, Pixelmator. The Lithunian-based company was founded in 2007 and has apps such as Pixelmator, Pixelmator Pro, and Photomator.

 

In a blog post, Pixelmator confirmed the acquisition. “Pixelmator has signed an agreement to be acquired by Apple, subject to regulatory approval. There will be no material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time,” said the company.

 

Also Read: Apple Launches Smaller, Redesigned Mac Mini: Price, Features

 

Pixelmator Wants To Reach Bigger Audience With Apple

 

Pixelmator has been developing apps for iOS and Mac and has been name-checked by the Cupertino tech giant several times during its product launches. “We’ve been inspired by Apple since day one, crafting our products with the same razor-sharp focus on design, ease of use, and performance,” said Pixelmator.

 

The company also said that it is looking forward to reaching a bigger audience. “It’s crazy what a small group of dedicated people have been able to achieve over the years from all the way in Vilnius, Lithuania. Now, we’ll have the ability to reach an even wider audience and make an even bigger impact on the lives of creative people around the world,” said Pixelmator.

 

Apple has yet to make an announcement regarding the acquisition but that has been the company’s policy as it rarely talks about its acquisitions. The acquisition is also in line with Apple’s approach as unlike other big firms, it has focused on acquiring ‘small’ companies. Some recent acquisitions by Apple include the weather app Dark Sky in 2020 and Workflow in 2017.

 

Also Read: iOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence Available For These iPhones

 

Apple Launches MacBook Pro With M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max Chips

 

Soon after launching its iPhone 16 series, Apple has now announced the long-awaited next-gen MacBook Pro. The company first announced the new iMac and Mac Mini, and now it has announced its new MacBook Pro models that are backed by Apple’s in-house M4 chips.

 

Speaking of the design, Apple has not made any major changes to the laptops. The newly launched MacBook Pro comes in two sizes, 14-inch and 16-inch. This time the laptops are more powerful and feature-packed and also support Apple Intelligence.

 

The standard MacBook Pro which comes with an M4 chipset packs an 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 16GB RAM. On the other hand, the M4 Pro chip packs a 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. It comes with a 20-core GPU that provides twice the performance compared to M4 and has support for up to 64GB of unified memory.

 

For people who seek more power, they can opt for the MacBook Pro with the newly launched M4 Max chipset which packs a 16-core CPU, a 40-core GPU, and up to 128GB of unified memory.

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Asus ROG Phone 9 Launching With SD 8 Elite On November 19

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Nov 2nd, 2024, 8:28

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  • Asus is set to launch its ROG Phone 9 series at an event on November 19.

  • Even prior to the release, the company has already confirmed that the ROG Phone 9 will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 9 Gen Elite SoC.

  • However, a new leak has now suggested that Asus could take the refresh rate game on smartphones to another level with the ROG Phone 9 Pro.

Asus is set to launch its ROG Phone 9 series at an event on November 19. Even prior to the release, the company has already confirmed that the ROG Phone 9 will join the likes of phones to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 9 Gen Elite SoC. However, a new leak has now suggested that Asus could take the refresh rate game on smartphones to another level with the ROG Phone 9 Pro.

 

As per a post by tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro will come with a 185Hz LTPO display, the first ever on a smartphone. For context, the ROG Phone 8 Pro came with a 164Hz display while the recently launched iQOO 13 comes with a 144Hz refresh.

 

Also Read: ASUS Unveils New AI Laptops In ROG And ZenBook Series

 

ROG Phone 9 Expected Specifications

 

ROG Phone 9 series is also said to pack an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. However, it is still unclear if the smartphone will also be accompanied by an IP69 rating like the recently launched OnePlus 13 and in 13.

 

ROG Phone 9 is said to come with a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 2,500 nits of peak brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Apart from being powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the ROG Phone 9 is also rumored to pack with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.

 

As for cameras, the ROG Phone 9 is likely to feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700 primary shooter, a 50MP macro sensor, and a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens. The phone could pack a 32MP camera for selfies and video calls. The smartphone comes backed by a 5800mAH battery pack with support for 65W of fast charging. Similar to other flagship launches in 2024, ROG Phone 9 will also come with several AI features.

 

Also Read: Asus ROG Ally X Handheld Console Launched In India: Price, Specs

 

Asus ProArt PZ13, Vivobook S15 laptops With SD X Plus

 

Asus has announced the launch of two new laptops, the ProArt PZ13, and Vivobook S 15 OLED, backed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chipsets. The new laptops are targeted at professionals and creators. The company claims that these laptops bring high-end performance with AI-driven features and vibrant OLED displays.

 

The ProArt PZ13 comes at a starting price of Rs 1,39,990, while the Vivobook S 15 OLED starts at Rs 1,04,990. Both laptops will be available online through Asus e-shop, Flipkart, and Amazon, and offline through Asus stores and authorized dealers.

 

The ProArt PZ13 weighs 0.85 kg and sports a 13.3-inch 3K Asus Lumina OLED touchscreen display, Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB LPDDR5X memory, and 1TB SSD. It comes with AI tools such as Microsoft’s Copilot+ and Asus StoryCube, along with a detachable keyboard, Dolby Atmos audio, and a 70Wh battery.

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Meta Working On Robotic Hand To Allow AI Detect Change

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Nov 2nd, 2024, 7:07

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  • Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently announced that it is working to commercialize tactile sensors for AI.

  • Developed in collaboration with GelSight and Wonik Robotics, the new Meta devices aren’t designed for consumers but instead cater to scientists.

  • Scientists can train AI to “perceive and interact with their surroundings as well as coexist safely with humans.”

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently announced that it is working to commercialize tactile sensors for AI. Developed in collaboration with GelSight and Wonik Robotics, the new Meta devices aren’t designed for consumers but instead cater to scientists so they can train AI to “perceive and interact with their surroundings as well as coexist safely with humans.”

 

The company noted that it worked with GelSight to develop Digit 360, “a tactile fingertip with human-level multimodal sensing capabilities.” This tech will enable AI models to sense and detect changes in their surroundings.

 

Digit 360 also comes with on-device AI models that allow the sensor to process information locally and reduce latency when responding to touch. Meta is publicly releasing the code and design for Digit 360, which it claims might help in the development of more realistic virtual environments.

 

Also Read: Instagram Lowering Video Quality For Less Popular Videos

 

Meta Released PARTNR To Evaluate AI Effectiveness

 

Meta also announced the launch of Digit Plexus, a hardware-software solution that can use and integrate various fingertip and skin tactile sensors on a single robotic hand and transmit the data to a host computer.

 

While GelSight will manufacture and distribute Digit 360, which will be available sometime in 2025, the South Korean firm Wonik Robotics will be responsible for the fully integrated robotic hand dubbed “Allegro Hand,” which uses the Digit Plexus platform.

 

The company also released Planning And Reasoning Tasks in humaN-Robot Collaboration (PARTNR), which serves as a benchmark to evaluate the effectiveness of an AI model when used with humans on day-to-day tasks. Developed using the company’s simulated environment - Habitat, PARTNR features 100,000 natural language tasks involving 60 houses and 5800 plus unique objects.

 

Also Read: WhatsApp To Soon Let Users Verify Links The Get Or Send

 

Meta Reportedly Working On AI-Powered Search Engine

 

Meta seems to be working on an AI-powere search engine to decrese its reliance on Google and and Microsoft, according to a report from The Information. The search engine would reportedly offer AI-generated search summaries of current events within the Meta AI chatbot.

 

The Meta AI bot built into Instagram and Facebook currently leverages Google -- whose parent company, Alphabet, will report quarterly earnings tomorrow - and Microsoft Bing to answer questions about recent news and events.

 

That might eventually change, as the company’s web crawler was spotted roving the web months ago. The Information’s source indicates a team has been working for about eight months to build a database of information for its chatbot.

 

Meta has worked on gathering location data that could be taken on Google Maps, and in September, Bloomberg reported that Apple’s work on search tools in the App Store showed how it “has what it needs” for its own AI-powered Google Search replacement.

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Samsung Could Launch Galaxy S25, Cheaper Foldable In 2025

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Nov 2nd, 2024, 7:53

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  • Samsung is said to be planning to launch its next flagship Galaxy S-series in early 2025.

  • The company, during its latest earnings call, confirmed that the Galaxy S25 series will debut in the “first half of next year.”

  • Samsung also hinted at the development of a more affordable foldable smartphone model.

Samsung is said to be planning to launch its next flagship Galaxy S-series in early 2025. According to a report from Gadgets 360, the company, during its latest earnings call, confirmed that the Galaxy S25 series will debut in the “first half of next year.” Samsung also hinted at the development of a more affordable foldable smartphone model.

 

During its latest quarterly earnings announcement, Samsung’s Mobile department confirmed plans to pursue sales growth and improved profitability for flagship products, including the Galaxy S25 series and foldable devices. The company expressed intentions to expand sales of other ecosystem devices like Galaxy tablets, laptops, and wearable devices.

 

Also Read: Samsung Health App Now Lets Users Manage Medication List

 

Cheaper Galaxy Fold Smartphone In The Works

 

Samsung has also indicated it could be developing more affordable foldable smartphones in the coming days. The report suggests that the company is considering ways to lower entry barriers to allow more customers to experience foldable products. Previously, Samsung was said to be working on a more affordable version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

 

However, the company ultimately launched a sleeker version of its latest foldable with slightly larger displays in its home market. As per a report from Tom’s Guide, Samsung might also move away from its “Galaxy” branding for all its products. Citing E-Today, the report stated that Samsung is contemplating a rebrand of its flagship smartphones with a non-Galaxy name.

 

During the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, Samsung’s head of global marketing, Lee Young-hee, mentioned, "Galaxy has so many lineups that I know people are expecting a new name when there is an innovative turning point." As of now, Samsung brands its premium smartphones under the Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series, while it also has the Galaxy A, M, and F series for other segments.

 

Also Read: Samsung Has No Plans For Cheaper Galaxy Z Fold Smartphones

 

Samsung Could Launch Triple-Screen Foldable Phone In 2025

 

Huawei swept headlines when it unveiled the Mate XT earlier this year. This might be the beginning of the dual-folding triple-screen phones, although it’s currently limited to China. So, when will other brands release their own commercial devices?

 

Well, ZDNet Korea (via SammyGuru) reports that Samsung is planning to release a triple-screen foldable phone next year. And it seems like the pieces are in place for mass production.

 

“Samsung Display’s partners have also completed the development of parts for the trifold model and are already ready for commercialization,” an industry insider was quoted as saying by the outlet. “Of course, the final release of the product depends on the decision of Samsung Electronics’ MX division, so we will have to watch the trend a little more closely.”

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