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AI OS | Image by Samsung
Thought the Galaxy S26 was another Android phone on the block? Samsung begs to differ. The phone has set the stage for a new operating system that the South Korean giant is working on.
AI OS
The Galaxy S26 will remind you about notifications. | Image by Samsung
Samsung's head of mobile business TM Rohclaims the Galaxy S26 line is among the first of its phones to run an AI OS developed in partnership with Google. AI is working at the OS level on the new phones, allowing them to complete complex, multi-app tasks with minimal human input.
That's in contrast with most other smartphones, which require customers to toggle between multiple apps. The company rebuilt its system architecture to achieve this automation.
Despite the marketing hype, AI OS has just started to take shape, and an entirely new operating system doesn't exist just yet. Samsung's COO of Mobile eXperience Business, Won-Joon Choi, and the European division's Chief Marketing Officer, Benjamin Braun, admitted as much. They revealed the company is working on AI OS, which will be based on Android.
Samsung expects it to be a differentiator, giving it an edge over Apple and other Android competitors.
The company was thin on specifics, but the main idea is that it will be a proactive system, accomplishing tasks without being prompted.
As Tech Radar points out, Samsung gave a preview of its vision when it showed Galaxy AI automatically detecting a restaurant reservation and prompting the user to add it to their calendar without being asked.
Privacy concerns
For its phones to complete a multi-step task, Galaxy AI would require access to various apps and personal data, which might make customers uneasy. Samsung has assuaged those fears by saying that customers will have the option of using on-device AI, rather than sending their data to the cloud.
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In theory, the new operating system sounds intuitive and futuristic, and may change how we use our smartphones.
Can AI OS give an edge to Samsung Galaxy phones?
For sure!
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No, AI is a gimmick.
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Maybe.
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The future is software
In the run-up to the launch of the Galaxy S26, there was a lot of talk about the lineup being underwhelming in terms of hardware upgrades. With the launch of the Galaxy S26 and its goal to create a new operating system, it's clear that the company wants to elevate the user experience by rolling out more software-based enhancements, rather than focusing on raw specs.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is now available for up to $720 off
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra has been announced, bringing a Privacy Screen feature, insanely fast processor, and multiple Galaxy AI enhancements. Right now, you can save up to $720 at the Samsung Store with eligible trade-ins. Alternatively, you can save $200 with Samsung Instant Savings.
The Galaxy S26+ is now available for up to $450 off
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The Galaxy S26+ is here, bringing improved software and a more powerful processor. The device can now be yours for up to $450 off with eligible device trade-ins. Alternatively, you can get it with a $200 discount, no trade-in required.
The Galaxy S26 is currently available at the Samsung Store with an exciting trade-in discount. Right now, you can buy the model with a $400 maximum price cut. If you don't have a suitable trade-in device, you can get the model at $100 off.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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