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Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo and Huawei aim to outshine Samsung, Apple in Generative AI
Samsung is preparing to unveil the AI-powered Galaxy S24 series next year. Apple is also working on the development, with products likely coming later next year. Meanwhile, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Huawei want to “squeeze” generative AI into their devices before Apple and Samsung.
Chinese phone makers including Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, and Huawei want to fuel generative AI into their newest devices faster than Apple and Samsung because they see it as a chance to turn the tables on their rivals in the global smartphone market.
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Forbes reports that China-based smartphone vendors are focusing on three main areas to integrate generative AI into their devices including enhancements of their AI assistants, adding multimodal functions and enabling cross-device functionalities.
Xiaomi’s Xiao Ai has also gained some Generative AI features like song and object recognition, harassment call prevention, transport route suggestions, and medication reminders. Moreover, Lei Jun hopes the functions will become more intuitive and intelligent in the future.
Back in August, Huawei disclosed that its AI assistant, Xiao Yi, would be supported by its Huawei Cloud Pan Gu models. This function is expected to provide multimodal functions and be integrated across Huawei’s product suite from phones to laptops.
Last but not least, Oppo has also said that it would soon launch an upgraded digital assistant called Xiaobu, which is being built on the company’s LLM AndesGPT. Vivo also announced that it would release its self-developed Blue LM that would support its Xiao V assistant in November.
// Forbes
Google Phone will safeguard you with a scam call detection feature thanks to Gemini Nano. The company is swiftly working to fuel Android’s native dialer application with the power of the Gemini Nano AI model.
The latest APK reveals sheds light on some forthcoming changes. Google Phone app will keep you safe against scam calls with Gemini Nano-powered call detection feature. Simply put, your phone will be capable of differentiating spam and scam calls.
Dialer app providers mainly focus on spam call detection features. Beyond that, Google Phone is preparing to add an AI-powered feature to detect potential scam calls. Google’s Gemini Nano would play a key role here, indicating an on-device AI feature.
While Google Phone said to keep all processing on-device only, there’s still concern about privacy. This needs to be resolved before the features deploy on the general build. It would be interesting to see how effectively the Phone app detects scam calls.
Compared to spam calls, scam calls are tough to recognize. It has become a serious problem, which affects some of society’s most vulnerable members. Steps taken by Google are praiseworthy and things will get clear when the feature reaches public.
Back in May 2024, the US tech giant teased upgrades to Android’s dialer service. The requirement of Gemini Nano suggests that the most recent phones from Google would be eligible. The feature could be officially unveiled at next month’s Made by Google event.
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to bring AI capabilities across its products. Google, which is already a close partner of Samsung, deepened its Gemini ties. The Gemini app is fully integrated into the latest Galaxy devices.
As tech titans sign strategic partnerships, there are different aspects to each. Apple and OpenAI alliance is poised to integrate Gen AI tech into Apple products and focus on user privacy. Samsung and Google collaboration is to improve the Android experience for Samsung Galaxy devices.
There’s another major difference between these partnerships. Apple gained access to OpenAI’s technology, while specifics remain undisclosed. The company also gets an observer seat on the OpenAI board for AI innovations.
On the flip side, Samsung and Google deepened their Gemini AI alliance further. Both firms are collaboratively working to establish communication channels to work together on specific projects such as Gemini Nano and Wear OS.
Apple with OpenAI can radically improve its products with AI integration. Products like iPhones could get AI and Gen AI features such as smarter assistants, improved writing tools, and personalized summaries – all keeping user privacy at the center.
Google knows Samsung’s importance in the Android landscape. The revised partnership aims to refine UX with the integration of Gemini across the OS. The changes could be availed to some older devices that feature Gemini Nano and Galaxy AI.
The Korean tech giant is continuously extending its ties with global leaders. Being the Android owner, Google is at the center whether it’s Gemini or ecosystem products. The unity will continue to harness Galaxy experiences across segments.
Apple signed a long-term partnership with OpenAI for artificial intelligence tech. It has debuted the Apple Intelligence in iOS 18, slated to come shortly. However, it’s still looking to reach an agreement with Google for Gemini AI in its products.
Bixby will equip Samsung AI models slated to launch this year. At the Unpacked yesterday, Samsung’s TM Roh confirmed that a major upgrade to Bixby is coming this year. It will use Samsung’s own large language model for artificial intelligence capabilities.
Samsung first introduced the Bixby assistant in 2017. The company made gradual improvements and integrated with core Samsung services. However, it failed to be a popular alternative to Google Assistant on Galaxy.
Later, the arrival of ChatGPT and Gemini AI further widened the gap. Now, there’s a need of rapid upgrades to Galaxy’s Bixby assistant. It seems Samsung is looking at this aspect and a significant upgrade is arriving on its self-developed digital assistant.
“We’re going to advance Bixby with application of Gen AI technology,” Roh said in Korean via a translator.
Previously, there were rumors of the arrival of an upgraded Bixby Assistant. However, it’s the first time the news has been confirmed by a Samsung executive. The confirmation is pretty solid as the statement has been made by Samsung’s Mobile Chief, TM Roh.
“We are reinforcing and bringing more AI capabilities to our products,” Roh said.
Apple has recently announced Apple Assistant and upgrades to Siri Assistant. The company has partnered with OpenAI for AI features in iOS and iPhones. It seems Samsung won’t let Apple easily occupy the AI smartphone market with even minor areas.
“As consumers use more AI capabilities they can actually feel the convenience and benefits they bring. I believe strongly that these Galaxy AI, mobile AI are strong motivations and drivers for the purchase of new products.”
Yesterday, Samsung introduced new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. These phones run the Android 14-based One UI 6.1.1 software skin. It’s packed with advanced artificial inelligence capabilities and Generative AI features.
