Google also announced that, starting with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7, you’ll be able to long-press the power button and have Gemini take a gander at your screen while you’re scrolling. With live access to what you’re looking at, you can ask Gemini for help on stuff like product comparisons. Per Google:

Samsung's strategy is in line with broader industry trends. Google, a significant partner, already offers a multi-tiered subscription model for its AI services, setting a clear precedent for paid AI within the Android ecosystem. OpenAI, Perplexity and others have clearly segregated their free and premium plans for AI services.

To clarify, Samsung later reiterated that it currently has no plans to charge for any Galaxy AI features. This lines up with its earlier commitment that Galaxy AI would remain free on supported devices until the end of 2025. Features powered by third-party providers, however, may be subject to different terms.

Samsung confirms it won't charge for its Galaxy AI tools, even as it rolls out major improvements with its latest foldables.

Samsung's Galaxy AI is expanded with new functions with every One UI update. Nevertheless, the company is still not planning to charge for the AI functions.

Samsung is focusing on AI, affordability, and retail expansion to drive growth in India’s premium smartphone market. Aditya Babbar, VP - Head of Product Marketing, told CNBC-TV18 that despite a flat overall market,

According to the smart estimates, Samsung was expected to post an operating profit of 6.26 trillion won ($4.57 billion) for the quarter.

The best part of the Knox update is that access to KEEP will not be limited to new devices but will be available on smartphones and tablets with One UI 8 or later. KEEP complements Knox Matrix, which is already a highly regarded mobile security platform due to the protection it offers users across the device ecosystem.

Samsung Electronics Co.’s profit fell for the first time since 2023, hurt by US curbs on China-bound AI chips and hiccups in its plans to sell cutting-edge memory to Nvidia Corp.

Samsung has led the perpetual AI earbuds war ahead of Apple and the rest of the pack with its new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The earbuds represent the most advanced use of artificial intelligence in wireless sound to date, and the deliver features that actually make a real-world impact on everyday listening.