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AI and 6G: Insights from Samsung Silicon Valley Future Wireless Summit
On November 6, Samsung held the Silicon Valley Future Wireless Summit in Mountain View, California. The theme of the event was “Future Wireless for the AI Era.”
Around 80 experts from telecommunications operators, manufacturers, government agencies, and academia came together to talk about the future of communication technology, especially how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role.
The summit followed the announcement of new 5G-Advanced standards by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) in March. This has led to increased interest in how AI can be used in telecommunications as the industry gets ready for 6G.
Angelo Jeongho Park, Vice President of Samsung Research, highlighted that since the introduction of 5G, the focus has shifted toward improving user experience and using innovative technologies like AI and energy-efficient advancements.
Further, he noted that the Samsung Future Wireless Summit summit aims to encourage cooperation between industry and academic leaders on combining AI with wireless technology to make the user experience even better.
The summit featured a keynote presentation on next-generation mobile communication and three main discussion sessions, including “AI-Native Communication,” “Sustainability: Energy Saving & Efficiency,” and “Innovations to Drive Future Wireless.” Each session included panel discussions which allowed participants to ask questions and share ideas.
A key point for the demonstration session is AI radio access network (RAN) technology, which Samsung developed with partners. This technology shows how AI can improve the performance of mobile networks.
Samsung is regularly working on shaping the future of communication. It is a founding member of the AI-RAN Alliance and holds leadership roles in several groups working on 6G standards. The company is committed to advancing AI-driven communication technologies to enhance user experiences worldwide.
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iOS 18.1 has started rolling out, bringing the first batch to Apple Intelligence features. iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series models are eligible for AI tricks. iOS 18.1 is set to rival Samsung’s Galaxy AI with Apple Intelligence in the market.
Although the full version of Apple Intelligence may take some time to launch, some features are now available, including Smart Reply, Smart Summary, and writing tools that can proofread, summarize, and rewrite text across the OS.
iOS 18.1 will be available for iPhone models supporting iOS 18, including all iPhones from the iPhone XS and iPhone XR up to the current iPhone 16 models.
Apple’s iOS 18.1 supports spatial photo capture for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and adds the existing spatial video capture feature in the new Spatial Camera mode.
Adding to this, new connectivity controls for Satellite and AirDrop have been added to the Control Center, allowing these buttons to be added individually.
Call Recording: iOS 18.1 makes it possible to record phone calls on your iPhone. However, it will notify the second party via announcement that the call is being recorded.
Samsung has been supporting the Call Recording feature on Galaxy devices. Its availability varies by market, but it’s quite useful if used positively as it doesn’t announce call recording notifications.
Samsung vs Apple – AI Distribution
Samsung debuted Galaxy AI with the S24 series earlier this year. Apple announced AI-powered Siri and some other features at this year’s Developer Conference. Samsung’s AI expansion is taking place rapidly, while Apple’s lagging badly.
Mid-range Galaxy users received some AI features like Circle to Search. At the same time, Apple is keeping its Apple Intelligence feature suite limited to Pro models of the iPhone 15 series apart from the recently released iPhone 16 lineup.
Google has made some amazing updates to its Gemini app on Android, especially for users who prefer dark mode. Now, the app looks better and is easier to use.
After introducing the “Ask Gemini” feature this week, Gemini has got some more tweaks for a better experience. The new changes are visible in Gemini with Google App beta version 14.2.
It redesigns the ‘plus’ sign located at the left, which lets you upload files and images. Instead of being inside a circle, the ‘plus’ sign is now larger and easier to see. This makes it simpler to find and use, especially during chats.
In addition, the microphone and camera icons get a slight change. The light blue background they used to have is now a soft light gray. This new color matches the Gemini Live button, which gives a more consistent look across the app.
While the new design might not be as too highlighted as before, it helps make the app simpler and cleaner. It also helps to reduce glare as it is visually appealing for dark-mode users.
Aside from the dark mode, the Gemini is also going to offer a resizing feature for generative AI images. Android users will be able to expand or shrink the canvas of AI-generated images within the Gemini app.
Nowadays, AI Avatars have become too popular on social media platforms. With the latest AI technology, these avatars look more realistic than ever and many people love using them. Users of the Samsung Galaxy smartphones can also create an AI Avatar, just with a few taps.
With the Portrait Studio feature, it’s much easier for users to create AI Avatar on Samsung Galaxy phones. This feature generates cute and unique AI characters in just a minute. In addition, you can use these avatars not just for profile pictures, but also for presentations and more.
How to use Portrait Studio to create your own AI Avatar
To create AI Avatars, follow the below-given steps:
- Take a picture with your Galaxy smartphone.
- Go to your Gallery app and find the photo you just took. Tap on it to open.
- Look for the Galaxy AI icon and tap it. This will take you to the Portrait Studio menu.
- In Portrait Studio, you can browse different styles for your avatar.
- Pick one that you like and click “Generate” to create your AI character.
- After that, click “Save” to store it.
You can also turn your avatar into a sticker, simply tap and hold the image. Your device will crop it automatically. Select “Save as Sticker,” and it’s ready to share. Now, you can customize the AI Avatar as per your preference.
Notably, the Portrait Studio feature is available in limited Samsung Galaxy devices. If your device supports this feature, try it now.