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Samsung unveils AI-based 3D Map View in SmartThings
Samsung is advancing its SmartThings ‘Map View’ service by including AI and 3D technology. The Map View service Map View lets you view and manage devices in each space at a glance while viewing a virtual drawing of your living space on SmartThings.
The latest update brings an automatic map creation tool that uses spatial AI technology. Even without a floor plan, devices equipped with LiDAR sensors, like the ‘Bespoke Jet Bot AI’, can map out a home’s structure.
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The new 3D view feature helps users better understand their home’s layout and control devices related to lighting, temperature, air quality, and energy consumption.
Samsung has also expanded compatibility to include Android and iOS devices, Samsung Smart TVs, and appliances with large displays such as the ‘Bespoke Refrigerator Family Hub’ and ‘Bespoke AI Combo’.
Map View service is set to become globally available, following Korea and the US, where it was launched last year. Samsung plans to introduce personalized services with AI characters and collaborate with the building and interior design sectors to make Map View useful in apartments and offices.
Map View feature can be accessed via the Samsung SmartThings application on both Android and iOS smartphones, and also on TVs. Moreover, control options for this feature are expected to be integrated into other platforms, including Family Hub refrigerators, in the upcoming months.
Apple released a new Clean Up feature with iOS 18.1 Beta 3. The photo editing trick comes with the ability to remove objects, fix a photograph, and blur face. iOS 18.1 Clean Up features a distant echo of Samsung’s Object Eraser and Android’s Magic Eraser.
Way back in 2021, Samsung introduced the Object Eraser feature. The Galaxy S21 flagships debuted this intelligent photo editing trick. Later on, the company expanded it to many more premium and non-premium devices.
After Samsung, Google launched a similar feature entitled Magic Eraser. It launched in October 2021 with the Pixel 6 series. And recently, Magic Eraser turned Magic Editor, adding even more amazing editing capabilities for Android devices.
Apple came late but showcased Clean Up as a ground-breaking innovation. The feature is added within the iPhone’s Photos editor options. It allows you to perform fixes on the chosen photograph through an interface supporting gestures.
iOS 18.1 Beta 3 adds the Clean Up feature, allowing you to remove distractions from photos with Apple Intelligence while keeping the original image intact. pic.twitter.com/ZE6z3cJtAR
— Beta Profiles (@BetaProfiles) August 28, 2024
Similar to Object and Magic Eraser, Clean Up also has undo and redo buttons. You can also compare the difference by using the original toggle. The feature is in Beta but works well as Apple’s already three years behind Samsung, LOL.
Clean Up intelligently detects humans and objects in the selected photo. You can brush, tap to select, or circle the object you want to remove. AI will do the rest, delivering an improved version of the photo within a few seconds of processing.
The processing time is required to analyze the fill of the area vacated by removed humans or objects. The functionality will analyze the state of the image to fill the removed area so the photo won’t render odd after the removal of a human or object.
Clean Up also allows you to censor a face. If you want to share some graphical content without revealing your identity, it will be quite useful. If you blur a face, it will be blurred in pixelated style to completely hide the identity through the face.
You can censor a face using the “Clean Up” tool in iOS 18.1 🤯 pic.twitter.com/yhbBcgqj2J
— Apple Hub (@theapplehub) August 28, 2024
Apple Intelligence will only be available on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. AI features will not be released for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Meanwhile, Samsung is gradually expanding Galaxy AI to non-premium Galaxy phones.
AI – Apple vs Samsung
Debuted with the S24 series, the Galaxy AI has rolled out to many phones released in the past. While the S21 series received select AI tricks, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 series upgraded with most of the intelligent tools from the S24 lineup.
Samsung is pushing to expand its Galaxy AI features to over 200 million devices. At the same time, Apple is taking a more conservative approach by limiting Intelligence to the most expensive (Pro/Pro Max) models released last year.
This limitation is reportedly due to hardware constraints. Industry insiders believe that Apple Intelligence requires at least 8GB of RAM to function smoothly. However, non-Pro iPhone 15 models with 6GB RAM are left incompatible.
An industry insider stated that “Apple prioritizes on-device processing, which demands superior hardware performance and ample capacity. This is why there’s talk of Intelligence support being restricted to the 15 Pro series.”
Galaxy AI consists of on-device and cloud processing features. Apple, unlike Samsung, prefers on-device AI processing to market it as more secure. However, artificial intelligence is all about data to provide relevant and appropriate results.
A Samsung representative explained, “We anticipate that as users become accustomed to AI features, they’ll be more likely to choose new products with full Galaxy AI capabilities in the future.”
Google has introduced a new feature called Gemini Live, which is now available on Samsung and Pixel phones. Announced at the Made by Google 2024 event, Gemini Live lets you interact with your device using just your voice.
Gemini Live feature makes it easier to talk through complex topics and ideas directly with your device. It allows you to discuss various topics by speaking directly to your device.
You can easily use the Gemini Live feature on your Samsung or Pixel devices. To start using it, find the waveform icon with a sparkle in the bottom-right corner of the Gemini app or overlay on your phone.
The app’s interface is simple with big buttons – Hold and End. These buttons help you to manage your conversations. However, you can also say “stop” to end the chat. You can continue talking even if your phone’s screen is off.
Moreover, you’ll get a “Live with Gemini” notification when the microphone is active, and you can end the live mode anytime you want. Also, you’ll see a text transcript of your chat in the “Recent” history list after the conversation ends just like other text messages.
Gemini Live also features new voice options themed around stars and space. On your Samsung phone, you can choose from 10 voices including Nova, Ursa, Vega, Pegasus, Orbit, Lyra, Orion, Dipper, Eclipse, and Capella.
Gemini Live requires a Gemini Advanced subscription and is available in English. It’s rolling out to Samsung and Pixel devices now, with more expanded availability on Android expected soon.
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