Samsung has unveiled a new set of AI functionalities for the Galaxy S24 series under the Galaxy AI umbrella. These capabilities are set to arrive with the One UI 6.1 update for users of the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy S23 FE, Fold 5, Flip 5, and Tab S9 series.
Hope for Galaxy S22 Series
Recent reports indicated that the Galaxy S22 lineup, Samsung's flagship for 2022, might miss out on this AI enhancement. However, Samsung executives' recent comments suggest a glimmer of hope for the S22 range.
TM Roh, the President of Samsung's Mobile Division, revealed during a shareholders' meeting that the company is actively exploring ways to extend Galaxy AI features to older devices.
Challenges and Efforts
One of the main hurdles appears to be the differing hardware capabilities required for various Galaxy AI functions, some reliant on cloud processing while others on on-device processing. The Galaxy S22 series may face limitations in supporting these features due to its hardware setup.
Despite sharing chipsets with the S22 lineup, the S23 FE is anticipated to receive Galaxy AI features through the One UI 6.1 update. This indicates that chipset compatibility may not be the primary issue for the Galaxy S22 series, although specific details were not discussed by Roh.
Roh emphasized the substantial effort needed to overcome these obstacles, reaffirming Samsung's dedication to allocating resources to make this a reality.
Future Prospects
The prospect of the Galaxy S22 series eventually gaining these AI features remains uncertain. However, the acknowledgment that Samsung is not entirely discarding this possibility brings a ray of hope.
In a related development, TM Roh also confirmed Samsung's ongoing work on innovative foldable and rollable devices. His statements suggest that Samsung is evaluating the viability of these form factors and securing the necessary patents to advance their development.
