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Samsung unveils AI-based 3D Map View in SmartThings
Samsung is advancing its SmartThings ‘Map View’ service by including AI and 3D technology. The Map View service Map View lets you view and manage devices in each space at a glance while viewing a virtual drawing of your living space on SmartThings.
The latest update brings an automatic map creation tool that uses spatial AI technology. Even without a floor plan, devices equipped with LiDAR sensors, like the ‘Bespoke Jet Bot AI’, can map out a home’s structure.
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The new 3D view feature helps users better understand their home’s layout and control devices related to lighting, temperature, air quality, and energy consumption.
Samsung has also expanded compatibility to include Android and iOS devices, Samsung Smart TVs, and appliances with large displays such as the ‘Bespoke Refrigerator Family Hub’ and ‘Bespoke AI Combo’.
Map View service is set to become globally available, following Korea and the US, where it was launched last year. Samsung plans to introduce personalized services with AI characters and collaborate with the building and interior design sectors to make Map View useful in apartments and offices.
Map View feature can be accessed via the Samsung SmartThings application on both Android and iOS smartphones, and also on TVs. Moreover, control options for this feature are expected to be integrated into other platforms, including Family Hub refrigerators, in the upcoming months.
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.
