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Samsung expands Live Translate feature to Galaxy Buds - but there's a catch

By Tsveta Ermenkova

Published: Feb 14, 2024, 3:53 AM

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Samsung expands Live Translate feature to Galaxy Buds - but there's a catch

Last month at Samsung's Unpacked event, the Korean tech giant dropped the Galaxy S24 series and also introduced a bunch of new AI features under the Galaxy AI tag, like Live Translate, Circle to Search, Note Assist, Photo Assist, and more. Now, Samsung is spreading the AI love to some of its existing products.

As spotted by tipster Ishan Agarwal (via Android Police), Samsung is pushing out a firmware update for Galaxy Buds 2, Buds 2 Pro, and Buds FE users. With this update, users can now dive into the AI-based live translation feature when hooked up to a Galaxy S24 series phone.

Samsung announces OTA with #GalaxyAI features for Galaxy Buds FE, Buds 2 & Buds2 Pro!

- Live Translate
- Interpreter

Both features work when connected with Galaxy S24 series only at the moment. Check your Galaxy Wearable app. #GalaxyS24 pic.twitter.com/64p0LXXuDu
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) February 13, 2024

Live Translate lets you receive real-time call translations right on your screen while rocking your Samsung Buds. Just a heads up, though, you might need to snag an extra language pack to unlock certain languages.

Right now, it seems like the update is only available for the Galaxy S24 series. But it might roll out to other series later on. People in India have spotted the update, and it's expected to reach other regions in the coming weeks.

Galaxy AI is anticipated to make its way to older devices through the One UI 6.1 update, slated for release next month. Samsung has yet to provide specific information on which Galaxy AI features will be accessible on older phones. In addition to the Galaxy S23 series, including the Galaxy S23 FE, One UI 6.1 is said to be heading to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9.

If you're eager to experience all Galaxy AI features right away, getting a Samsung Galaxy S24 model is one of the fastest ways to do it. The flagships are packed with numerous features, not just limited to AI capabilities. For example, the Galaxy S24 Ultra recently claimed the title for the best smartphone camera according to the PhoneArena Camera Score.

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The Galaxy S24 Ultra remains among the best Android phones on the market. It has a stellar camera and lots of horsepower, plus you can find it for 23% off at Amazon. Get one and save.

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The Galaxy S24+ is also available on Amazon. At the moment, the exciting Samsung device with 512GB of storage is 24% off at the merchant. This is the Onyx Black colorway.

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The S24 arrives at Samsung as well. Right now, there are no discounts available before trade-ins, but you can trade in an eligible device to save up to $532. Trading in an eligible device in good condition will save you up to $617 on the 256GB model.

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The Galaxy S24 is available at Amazon in its 256GB variant in Marble Gray. There are no available discounts right now, but you can save up to $785 with Amazon Gift Card when you trade in your old device.

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Tsveta, a passionate technology enthusiast and accomplished playwright, combines her love for mobile technologies and writing to explore and reveal the transformative power of tech. From being an early follower of PhoneArena to relying exclusively on her smartphone for photography, she embraces the immense capabilities of compact devices in our daily lives. With a Journalism degree and an explorative spirit, Tsveta not only provides expert insights into the world of gadgets and smartphones but also shares a unique perspective shaped by her diverse interests in travel, culture, and visual storytelling.

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