Commentary: Samsung touts its AI features as transformative to your mobile experience. How come my experience feels pretty much the same?

Google also announced that, starting with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, you’ll be able to long-press the power button and have Gemini take a gander at your screen while you’re scrolling. With live access to what you’re looking at, you can ask Gemini for help on stuff like product comparisons. Per Google:

Samsung's Galaxy AI is expanded with new functions with every One UI update. Nevertheless, the company is still not planning to charge for the AI functions.

The deal on the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in the Amazon Prime Day sale has slashed the price to its lowest point of 2025.

To clarify, Samsung later reiterated that it currently has no plans to charge for any Galaxy AI features. This lines up with its earlier commitment that Galaxy AI would remain free on supported devices until the end of 2025. Features powered by third-party providers, however, may be subject to different terms.

Samsung and Google's partnership is still going strong, bringing Gemini AI features to Samsung's foldables lineup. At Samsung Unpacked, Google's senior VP of devices and services Rick Osterloh came onstage to announce Gemini-powered AI features for the new Samsung Z Fold 7.

Samsung confirms it won't charge for its Galaxy AI tools, even as it rolls out major improvements with its latest foldables.

Samsung's strategy is in line with broader industry trends. Google, a significant partner, already offers a multi-tiered subscription model for its AI services, setting a clear precedent for paid AI within the Android ecosystem. OpenAI, Perplexity and others have clearly segregated their free and premium plans for AI services.

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The best part of the Knox update is that access to KEEP will not be limited to new devices but will be available on smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later. KEEP complements Knox Matrix, which is already a highly regarded mobile security platform due to the protection it offers users across the device ecosystem.

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday projected a far worse than expected 56% plunge in second-quarter operating profit due to weak AI chip sales, deepening investor concerns over the tech giant's ability to revive its struggling semiconductor business.