STACK #239 September 2024

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COOL AI FEATURES TO LOOK OUT FOR Generative AI is now being integrated across big brand smartphones, with each offering its own version – such as Samsung’s Galaxy AI, Google’s Gemini, and OPPO AI – while also sharing similar albeit rebranded AI-powered features like certain photo editing tools and live language translation. Here are some of the cool things it can do.

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Sketch to Image Need a picture to illustrate a point? Simply draw a basic sketch and generative AI will transform it into a fully-fledged image. You can also add a doodle or sketch (like

• Samsung Galaxy AI*

• Google Pixel camera AI*

Add Me This nifty new feature allows the

AI Composer Integrated into the Samsung keyboard and there whenever you need it, Composer can quickly draft a message based on an idea, keywords or a sentence of text, and also generate captions for social media posts. And the final response can be tonally fine-tuned where required. Circle to Search

photographer to be part of a group shot. Take the shot then trade places with someone who’ll take a second shot, with composition guidance so they match. The two photos can then be merged into a single shot with everyone in it!

a funny hat) to existing photos and watch it appear within the shot. It’s another fun feature and a good creative partner for the artistically challenged. Interpreter This multilingual marvel translates phone and face-to-face conversations in real time for supported languages. Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 makes this even

Reimagine in Magic Editor This enables you to alter and reimagine existing photos

Spotted something in an online photo or YouTube video, like a new pair of shoes or a dish you want the recipe for? Finding out more info used to mean leaving the app to perform a web search, but

with different backgrounds by simply typing what you want in a text box – for example, reimagine a daylight shot with a night sky. Auto Frame in Magic Editor Are there photos in your gallery that look a bit off? AI can reframe them to better accentuate the subject, and also fill in any blanks for improved composition. Best Take One of our favourites, this feature uses a

this function (also available on Google Pixel 8 phones and above) gives you fast access to details without switching apps or dragging a screenshot into Google Lens. Just circle or tap on the image for more info. Portrait Studio Available on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6, this is a fun AI feature that can transform existing photos and selfies into different art styles, such as a 3D cartoon,

easier with Conversation Mode, where translated transcripts are displayed on both the cover and main screen, so they are visible to both speakers. Note Assist This writing tool can auto format and spell check your notes, transcribe voice memos and recorded meetings, and also instantly translate text and recordings in a different language. It even recognises different voices and flags each speaker in the transcript.

combination of different AI models to combine data from a series of photos taken in a burst.

a comic book look, sketch or watercolour. It's perfect for creating a unique

You can then swap out any awkward facial expressions in a group shot, so everyone looks their best. *Features and availability will vary depending on the model

profile pic or online avatar.

*GalaxyAI features will be free until the end of 2025 on supported Galaxy devices, after which you may be charged service fees to use GalaxyAI features provided by a third party.

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