After Samsung dominated the discussion around AI in the smartphone space with Galaxy AI on flagship Galaxy smartphones, the company is now ready to bring mid-range devices on board.Summarize with one click with Galaxy AI
Samsung announced that select mid-range Galaxy phones and tablets will get a taste of the AI experience. More specifically, these devices will get Circle to Search, a feature that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning but was developed by Google and is not exclusive to Samsung devices.
Still, it’s an important milestone in Samsung’s goal of bringing the power of AI to as many consumers as possible, and it suggests the company will eventually bring some proper Galaxy AI features to more affordable devices.
Mid-range Galaxy devices that support Circle to Search
Circle to Search is just the starting point and is currently expected to be available on the following mid-range devices:
Samsung will bring Circle to Search to the phones listed above with a software update in August. Tablets will get the feature later, likely because Circle to Search will be part of the One UI 6.1.1 update that will bring additional features to several Samsung tablets and foldables.
What is Circle to Search?
As Google describes it, Circle to Search is a new way to search anything on your phone with a simple gesture, without having to switch between apps. Circle to Search lets users circle or highlight any text or image on the display to run a Google search on it. It can also identify music playing on or near a device.
Circle to Search replaces Google Assistant, so it can be invoked by long-pressing the Home button without leaving an app you’re using. Assistant is still available for more traditional searches, but once Circle to Search is installed on a device, it’s invoked by swiping in from the bottom corner of the screen.
Learn more about Circle to Search and all of Samsung’s Galaxy AI features in the video below.
