In a surprising move, Samsung Electronics has announced that its flagship Galaxy S smartphones will introduce a real-time translation function for phone calls. This revelation follows the debut of Samsung Gauss, the tech giant’s proprietary generative artificial intelligence (AI) model set to launch commercially, potentially debuting on the upcoming Galaxy S24 series in 2024.
With a strategic vision to usher in a “new era of AI” for mobile devices, Samsung is set to introduce Galaxy AI, promising diverse advantages. Among these is the AI Live Translate Call function, aiming to bridge language gaps among users. Positioned as a “personal translator,” this innovative real-time call translation feature will seamlessly integrate into the device’s call function, providing both audio and text translations in real time, akin to closed captions during live-streamed content.
Samsung emphasizes the convenience of eliminating the need for third-party translation apps while ensuring privacy, as the translation process occurs “on-device.”
Mr. Choi Won-joon, executive vice-president and head of research and development of Samsung’s mobile eXperience business division, expressed the transformative potential of Galaxy AI in redefining mobile phones’ capabilities, citing its comprehensive intelligence as a game-changer.
Samsung highlights that Galaxy AI combines on-device AI developed by Samsung with cloud-based AI in collaboration with industry partners. Anticipated details about the number of languages supported by Galaxy AI are expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Unpacked event for the Galaxy S24 series, speculated to occur in January in the United States.
Samsung Gauss, introduced recently, will play a pivotal role in enhancing the functionality of Galaxy AI, particularly through its Language function, capable of tasks like email composition, document summarization, and content translation. The tech giant’s strides in language translation features, from S Translation to Bixby Vision’s live translation, culminate in this anticipated release.
