Samsung Internet Browser app recently received a new update, causing disappointment for users with budget Galaxy phones. Samsung has removed the AI-powered features of Samsung Internet, Browsing Assist, from unsupported Galaxy devices.

AI features, like text summarization, Read Aloud, and translation, were previously available on some unsupported Galaxy devices. Now, the Korean tech giant disables these AI Samsung Internet features on several low and mid-budget phones.

Some users had found a way to unlock these AI tools on cheaper Galaxy phones, even though these features were meant only for high-end devices. But with the new update to Samsung Internet version 28.0.0.59, those users noticed that the features stopped working, spotted by @Fezuzbek_101.

Notably, the update was mainly about fixing bugs and improving the app’s stability. But it seems that it also removed the workaround that allowed these AI tools to be used on unsupported phones.

It’s unclear why Samsung decided to do this, but one reason might be to make sure that these AI features are only available on premium phones. By keeping Browsing Assist exclusive to high-end devices, Samsung can offer something extra to customers who buy their premium models.

Even though these AI features don’t need powerful hardware to work, Samsung might want to make sure that only people with premium Galaxy phones have access to them. This way, Samsung can make its premium phones more appealing.

If you’ve already managed to unlock Browsing Assist on your budget Galaxy phone, it’s best to skip the latest update if you want to keep using these features. While Samsung has not officially explained the change, many users are frustrated by the removal of these useful tools on their lower-end devices.

For now, it looks like Browsing Assist will remain exclusive to Samsung’s premium phones. However, Samsung may expand this AI feature with the next major update. Stay tuned for more information.

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Google is about to let kids under 13 use its AI chatbot, Gemini. Until now, only teens and adults could use it, but starting next week, younger children will be able to try it too, if they have accounts set up through Google Family Link.

Parents have started getting emails from Google about this change. The company says it has added safety features to protect younger users. It promises that chats with kids won’t be used for training material. Still, many parents are unsure if it’s a good to let very young kids use a Gemini AI.

The big concern is whether kids can understand that Gemini doesn’t always give correct answers. Google says parents should teach their children to double-check anything Gemini says. But that can be hard, as even some adults believe everything AI says.

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Google is trying to make tools that help children learn and be creative. However, some parents may feel that this kind of tech is too advanced or risky for young kids. It’s still not clear how well Gemini will work for this age group.

If your child uses Family Link, you might get an email from Google soon saying they can start using Gemini. Then it’s up to you to decide if your child is ready to use it or not. Google will reportedly start making Gemini AI available for kids under 13 from next week. Stay tuned for more information.

Google’s Gemini has introduced a cool new feature, which lets users edit images directly within the app. This feature is rolling out to users globally, and it will soon be available in over 45 languages.

With Gemini AI’s new feature, you can modify both AI-created images and pictures you upload from your phone or computer. The updated image editor in Gemini is designed to be easy to use, with a “multi-step” process that gives better results.

You can now change backgrounds, add or remove objects, or even adjust things like hair color in a photo. For example, you can upload your photo and ask Gemini to show you with different hair colors or swap out the background for a new one.

This update builds on a similar feature Google tested in March, but this time it’s built directly into the Gemini chatbot. The new editing tool is more powerful than regular image generators to make it easier for users to get exactly what they want from the AI.

To make sure people don’t misuse the tool for things like creating deepfakes, Google has added an invisible watermark to all images created or edited with Gemini. The company is also testing adding a visible watermark on images to show they were generated by AI.

With these upgrades, Gemini becomes a more creative and powerful tool for anyone who wants to make or edit images. However, the use of AI in image editing does raise some concerns about privacy and authenticity, and Google is working to address these issues to keep the platform safe for everyone.

Gemini brings Material You widget to Android for easier access

Google is adding a new feature to the Gemini app for Android users – a Material You-style widget. This new widget matches the look of your phone’s wallpaper, adjusting colors to make it blend in nicely with the rest of your screen.

The new widget is available in version 1.0.751104895 of the Gemini app and works on Android 10 or newer. This widget comes in different sizes, from a small 1×1 to a larger 5×3, so you can pick the size that works best for your homescreen.

The main feature of the Gemini widget is a bar layout, similar to the recent update for Google Keep. This bar has a sparkle icon that opens the app with the keyboard ready for you to start typing right away.

Other icons include a microphone for voice input, a camera button to add photos, and a Gemini Live button for quick access to that feature. The widget also offers quick shortcuts for uploading files or photos from your gallery.

If you choose the bar layout, it needs to stretch across the full width of your homescreen to show all the options. There’s also a grid-style version with a “Gemini” or “Ask Gemini” search bar at the top. In this style, the widget comes in a 2×2 size or larger, where the icons are shown with text labels.

This widget aims to give you quicker access to Gemini, making it easier to use Google AI. You can download it from the Play Store or sideload it from third third-party source link given here. The widget should be available to all Android users within the next week.

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Google is reportedly paying Samsung an enormous sum to include its Gemini AI app on Samsung Galaxy phones. This was revealed during a historic antitrust between Google and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). It is about whether Google is using unfair methods to stay on top in online search.

This isn’t the first time Google has paid other companies to promote its services. In the past, it paid Apple billions of dollars to make Google the default search engine on iPhones and Macs.

Moreover, the company also paid Samsung $8 billion from 2019 to 2023 to include Google Search and the Play Store on its phones.

Now, Google is focusing on AI. Gemini is Google’s AI app, and it’s now showing up on Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 phones. These phones have new AI features that were made together by Google and Samsung.

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Because Samsung phones are used all over the world, this deal helps Google get Gemini in front of millions of users. For this reason, Samsung gets paid a large amount every month. The deal could even last until 2028.

The U.S. Department of Justice claims Google’s deal with Samsung gives it an unfair advantage by using AI to strengthen its search monopoly. As regulators apply pressure, the trial’s outcome could force major changes, possibly ending such deals and creating more room for fair competition in search and AI services across the tech industry.

For now, both Google and Samsung are winning, but the future of their deal is uncertain.

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