These Galaxy AI features are getting a language boost

Key Galaxy AI features are about to become even more useful.

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Live Translate is just one of the tools getting a language upgrade. | Image by PhoneArena
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Whether you like it or not, Galaxy AI is one of the most advanced on-device AI platforms. With a set of tools and features, it helps Samsung phone users make daily interactions surprisingly effortless. And now, thanks to its latest update, Galaxy AI is about to get just a bit more powerful.

Samsung expands Galaxy AI and Bixby language support




With continued focus on making everyday communication easier, Samsung announces Galaxy AI and Bixby are getting support for more languages. The tech giant will kick things off by adding Hungarian and Malay to Interpreter, Live Translate, Note Assist, Call Assist, and Transcript Assist.

In other words, these five Galaxy AI tools will now support 24 languages in total, helping Samsung phone owners break the barriers of multi-language communication.

The new Galaxy AI update brings more languages to Now Nudge as well, adding support for Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Dutch, Gujarati, Filipino, Swedish, and Malay. With these additions, Now Nudge supports 24 languages as well.

On top of that, the South Korean tech giant is making it more convenient for users speaking Polish, Vietnamese, and Thai to interact with Bixby. This means you can get intuitive help with settings and more, all in your own language.

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With these three languages added, Bixby now supports 12 languages:
 
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Japanese
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Vietnamese
  • Thai

What's you honest take on Galaxy AI?
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Apple or Samsung: which one delivers better translation tools?


While Samsung's Galaxy AI tools support more languages than Apple Intelligence (at least in some areas), the two offer a broadly similar approach to AI-powered translation. For example, both feature tools for translating text and transcribing audio recordings, though Galaxy AI supports 24 languages compared to 16 on Apple Intelligence.

That said, there are some differences worth mentioning. Apple lets iPhone users get live translation features during FaceTime calls, keeping it exclusive to its ecosystem. On the other hand, Samsung has its Call Assist feature built right into the Phone app, allowing you to translate supported phone calls in real time. 

Ultimately, there's no telling whether Apple's approach is better than Samsung's or vice versa. As I see it, both have plenty of strengths and some weaknesses. So, it all boils down to whether you use an iPhone or a Galaxy phone.

When can you expect the update to become available?



Getting support for new languages is definitely welcome, as it can help users connect even if they don't speak the same language. But what's even better is that you may not have to wait months to get the update.

Samsung claims it'll initially roll out Bixby's new languages starting October 14. It may take a bit longer to release the Galaxy AI update, though the tech giant claims that should happen in the coming weeks. You may have to download some of the new Galaxy AI languages as language packs via Settings.

Keep in mind that exact timing for the update may vary from region to region. Typically, Samsung rolls out updates in its home market and the US before introducing them to a global audience.

Improvements in the right areas


Although I'm not a huge fan of every single Galaxy AI feature, I've always found its translation tools genuinely useful. Even if you don't use these features daily, it's nice to know they're available right at your fingertips whenever you need them. 

I'm not saying that Samsung's software is entirely flawless, but I'd also be lying if I said this new update doesn't excite me. Sure, it's far from the most exciting news on paper, but I don't think an update needs to be groundbreaking to be worthwhile.

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