Subj : Samsung Galaxy S24s AI features could have the same big issue as
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Date : Wed Jan 03 2024 11:00:06

Samsung Galaxy S24s AI features could have the same big issue as the Pixel 8s

Date:
Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:53:32 +0000

Description:
The Samsung Galaxy S24 line requires an internet connection for some AI 
features, which could prove a problem.

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The Samsung Galaxy S24 and its siblings  the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and 
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra  are all arriving on January 17. Samsung has 
confirmed as much, but in teasing these phones the company has also confirmed 
something much less positive. 

As spotted by SamMobile , some versions of a teaser highlighting Galaxy AI 
mention in small print that these features require both a Samsung and Google 
account, and that an internet connection may be required to use some of them. 

AI is expected to be a major aspect of the Samsung Galaxy S24 line, with 
leaks suggesting that these phones could have many of the same capabilities 
as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro , such as being able to move and remove 
objects in photos, along with some more unique capabilities, such as the 
ability to live translate voice calls. 

But in the case of the Pixel 8 line, some of these features are processed in 
the cloud, and given the mention of an internet connection being needed, its 
likely some will be with the Galaxy S24 line too. (Image credit: Samsung / 
SamMobile) Problematic processing 

Thats a potential problem for two reasons. First, you obviously wouldnt be 
able to use any features that require internet if youre somewhere without a 
connection. And second, in the case of the Pixel, the online processing can 
sometimes take a while. In fact, the Pixel 8 Pros Video Boost feature (which 
uses AI to improve the look of recorded videos) can take hours to process 
even a short clip. 

Now, its unclear whether any of Samsungs AI features will keep users waiting 
quite that long, but it is a possibility, and is likely to mean some AI 
features wont feel as fast or seamless as you might hope. 

The requirement for both a Samsung and a Google account probably wont be much 
issue for most users, since youd likely be signed into both on a Samsung 
phone anyway, but it is another barrier to using Galaxy AI. 

Whether Samsungs AI tools will be worth these concessions remains to be seen, 
but well find out soon. TechRadar will be covering the launch of the Samsung 
Galaxy S24 line live, so head back here on January 17 for all the details. 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-s24s-ai-
features-could-have-the-same-big-issue-as-the-pixel-8s


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