However, Samsung's website states that these AI features will be free only until the end of 2025, suggesting that the company may introduce a paywall for these features in the future. This move could potentially create a new customer base of 100 million people who might buy a subscription, providing a significant revenue stream for the Korean manufacturer.
Key takeaways:
- Samsung plans to bring some of the AI features from its flagship Galaxy S24 to older Galaxy handsets, including the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, latest Fold and Flip handsets, and the Tab S9 series.
- The AI features, which include Live Translate, Circle to Search, Note Assist, and generative image editing, will be available to over 100 million Galaxy users within 2024.
- While these AI features will be provided for free until at least the end of 2025, Samsung may decide to paywall some of these features in the future, creating a potential new revenue stream.
- The author suggests that Samsung could further improve its phones by using AI to make the many features it offers more accessible and easier to use, rather than just adding more features.