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Is Samsung looking to kill off its AI voice assistant Bixby?
Samsung’s AI voice Assistant Bixby is an easy way to control your phone and make commands. But due to the popularity of Google Assistant among users, Bixby is fading away. And now Samsung’s actions suggest that it is looking to kill off its own Bixby voice assistant.
Samsung started the voice assistant service with S Voice on the Galaxy S3 and later it introduced the Bixby voice assistant with Galaxy S8 in 2017. Earlier, the company used to provide a special Bixby voice wake-up button on its phone but things have changed since the launch of the Galaxy S20 series.
The company destroyed the special Bixby voice wake-up button from its Samsung Galaxy phones, leaving only the regular volume rocker and a power key on the right side. However, it provided users the ability to wake up Bixby with the power key.
But by long pressing this power key, you can do only one task, either to open the power menu which has useful options like reboot, switch off, etc, or you can wake the Bixby assistant. This shows how the Korean company was pushing its Galaxy customers to use the Bixby assistant.
Samsung to kill Bixby assistant in future –
After the release of Android 13-based One UI 5.0, it doesn’t seem like the company is forcing or motivating customers to use Bixby, on the other hand, reducing the need for Bixby. It suggests that Samsung may kill its Bixby assistant in the future.
Samsung One UI 5.0 introduced a new Good Lock module named RegiStar that has wonderful possibilities to customize a Galaxy phone’s power button. With this feature enabled, you can perform several tasks, even wake Google Assistant, using the power button but can not wake Bixby.
Not only this but you can now also use the “Routines” features without enabling Bixby. If you don’t know, the company introduced Bixby Routines with Galaxy S10 phones that require to enable Bixby assistant in order to take advantage of Routines. Now with One UI 5.0, Samsung brought “Modes and Routines” in the Settings and it no longer needs to enable Bixby.
We have been hearing about the EV-like battery’s arrival on mobile devices. It was reported that Samsung could first bring the new battery tech in wearables. Indeed, Samsung’s all-solid-state batteries will boost future Galaxy devices.
Developments indicate at imminent launch of all-solid-state and pure silicon batteries. The new all-solid-state batteries will debut with Samsung’s future mobile devices. The mass production is expected to commence by 2026.
You may have heard about Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ achievement of successfully developing ultra-small all-solid-state batteries. These batteries replace flammable liquid electrolytes with solid ones, enhancing safety and reducing many risks.
Apart from Samsung, a North American firm is also said to be working on pure silicon batteries. This technology only uses silicon for the anode as part of promising significantly increased battery life and reduced charging times.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics has a lead…
The Korean tech giant recently announced the successful development of oxide-based ultra-small all-solid-state batteries. Samsung has also supplied prototypes to key customers for evaluation before commercializing into consumer products.
Notably, Samsung is the world’s first firm that has achieved the milestone of developing ultra-small all-solid-state batteries. As mass production is expected in 2026, we assume the Galaxy Watch 9 series could boast new all-solid-state batteries.
All-solid-state batteries are cells, which replace liquid electrolytes with non-flammable solids. Samsung is pushing for applications in wearable devices that closely adhere to the body, such as smartwatches and earbuds.
Samsung has pushed the October 2024 security update for its Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 devices. The update is initially available for these devices’ users in Europe and the US, with plans to expand to other regions soon.
The new update enhances system security and stability by addressing various issues to improve overall device performance. The latest security patch includes critical updates from both Google and Samsung.
Notably, Google’s patch resolves 2 critical vulnerabilities and 28 high-level issues, although one of these issues was previously addressed, and two do not apply to Galaxy devices.
On the other side, 12 Samsung vulnerabilities have been fixed which are related to system services and Knox to ensure a more secure user experience. Additionally, Samsung Semiconductor has also added a fix to boost performance.
October 2024 security update brings new One UI build versions for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. You can check them below:
Europe
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 – F741BXXS1AXI3
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 – F956BXXS1AXI3
The US
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 – F741USQS1AXIB
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 – F956USQS1AXIB
To manually check for updates, users can navigate to their phone’s Settings, scroll to the Software Update section, and select the “Download and Install” option if a new OTA is available.
Both the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 come pre-installed with Android 14 based on One UI 6.1.1. These foldable devices are set to receive the next major One UI update, expected to be available to developers by year’s end.
A community moderator revealed that a One UI 7 Beta program will soon be accessible to regular Galaxy users. However, details regarding eligible devices and schedules are yet to be confirmed.
Samsung has officially released the One UI 6 Watch Beta 7 update for its Galaxy Watch 6 series, which enhances user experience and device performance. Users can identify the latest update through the firmware version ending in ZXJ2.
One UI 6 Watch Beta 7 update brings enhancements based on user feedback to improve various aspects of the watch’s functionality. The fresh update arrives with improved system stability and optimized performance to ensure a smoother and more reliable experience.
Moreover, Samsung is addressing battery-related issues that caused it to drain quickly with this update. The application execution performance has been enhanced for quicker and more efficient access to apps.
Furthermore, the update fixes network interoperability issues for better connectivity and communication. Alongside these major updates, other minor improvements make your watch even better.
Samsung advises users to back up important data before proceeding with the installation. If you have received the update on your smartphone, download and install it now to enjoy new and enhanced features.
To install the latest One UI 6 Watch Beta, just go to Galaxy Watch >> Watch settings >> Watch software update >> Download and install.
The Korean tech giant is continuously making improvements in the beta update to ensure that the stable version will be flawless when it becomes available.
Attention One UI 6 Watch Beta users! Ensure your Galaxy Watch Manager is up to date