Subj : The Samsung Galaxy S24 could launch with a timed exclusive camera
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Tue Jan 09 2024 12:00:06

The Samsung Galaxy S24 could launch with a timed exclusive camera feature

Date:
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:47:27 +0000

Description:
Samsung has teased that its "next flagship" phones will be able to double as 
webcams.

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Samsungs first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is set to take place on 
January 17, but that didnt stop the electronics giant from making an 
appearance at CES 2024  nor from mentioning the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 
line in all but name. 

Speaking about its next flagship during its CES keynote (via Android 
Authority ), Samsung announced a new feature that will allow its upcoming 
phones to double as high-quality webcams. Youll be able to switch between the 
front and rear lenses, and even apply AI camera features such as background 
blur and auto framing, Samsung said. 

This isnt an entirely new feature, per se, since other phones  the Google 
Pixel 8 , for instance  can already double as webcams. The feature appeared 
briefly in the Samsung One UI 6 Beta 3, too, before being removed in 
subsequent beta releases. Now, though, it seems certain that the Galaxy S24 
and its siblings, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra , 
will be the first Samsung phones to offer remote webcam functionality. 

Were also confident that Samsung will market this feature as a timed 
exclusive for the Samsung Galaxy S24 line, since the company hasn't provided 
any of its existing phones with equivalent webcam functionality, and its next 
flagship is mentioned by name. Samsung teased a new mobile webcam feature at 
CES 2024 (Image credit: Samsung) 

There are already plenty of third-party apps that let you use your phone as a 
webcam, but Samsung is clearly hoping to cut out the middleman with the 
Galaxy S24 line. Apple pulled a similar trick with its Mac-compatible 
Continuity Camera system, and Microsoft is also reportedly working on adding 
webcam functionality to its Phone Link app . 

In other words, if you plan on picking up a Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus or 
Galaxy S24 Ultra device come January 17, you may end up getting one of the 
best webcams , as well as one of the best phones . 

As for what else we expect to see from the Galaxy S24 line this month, it 
seems certain that AI will form a key part of Samsungs next mobile offering. 
The companys Galaxy Unpacked tagline  Galaxy AI is here  coupled with what 
weve already heard about Samsungs new, proprietary AI model, Samsung Gauss , 
suggests that all three upcoming phones will boast a smorgasbord of 
AI-powered features , which could give them an edge over Apple s best iPhones 
.. 

 Check out our CES 2024 hub for all the latest news from the show as it 
happens. We'll be covering everything from 8K TVs and foldable displays to 
new phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, and the latest in AI, so stick with 
us for the big stories. And dont forget to follow us on TikTok for the latest 
from the CES show floor! You might also like Who is the Samsung Galaxy S24 
for? Potential Samsung Galaxy S24 pricing leaks ahead of Unpacked Here's why 
I'm still waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/the-samsung-galaxy-s24-
could-launch-with-a-timed-exclusive-camera-feature


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