Leaders in the tech industry predict that, in the near future, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life will become akin to a utility accessed every day. So far, the hype has focused on capabilities like software development, video game creation, and—in more serious contexts—its use as a tool to uncover system vulnerabilities.
However, for the average user, these scenarios are largely irrelevant. Few students want to develop their own software by burning through millions of tokens. AI will only truly become a utility when it simplifies everyday tasks. On Samsung Galaxy devices, the available Gemini features can exponentially boost productivity.
Circle to Search
If I were asked to name the single greatest innovation of the last five years, I would choose Google’s Circle to Search, powered by Gemini. Tasks such as finding the source of an image shared on social media, performing image searches, identifying a song currently playing, verifying claims from a screenshot, and much more can be accomplished simply by long-pressing and drawing a circle on the screen.
There is no need to download extra apps. There is no need to save an image and then upload it to TinEye or Google Images for a reverse image search. It is a highly innovative, rapid information-finding tool that makes verifying or debunking viral messages as easy as A, B, C.
One feature I use daily is the on-screen, real-time translation support. On X (formerly Twitter), for instance, it is common to see reply threads featuring messages in multiple languages. With Circle to Search, you can translate multiple languages simultaneously—even while scrolling through the screen. Understanding community conversations has become effortless, requiring the press of just a single button.
Gemini Live
You have likely seen demos of smart glasses capable of seeing and understanding exactly what the wearer is looking at. You might not realize that this feature has been available on Galaxy devices for the past year via Gemini Live. Gemini Live can "see" the world using your phone's camera. Point it at a Thai-language sign while traveling, and it will translate it into Malay instantly.
Spot a cake container but don't know where to buy it? Use Gemini Live, and it can identify the shop's name and nearby locations. See a concert poster on a wall and wonder if tickets are still available? Point your camera at the poster, and it will provide the answer along with suggestions on where to buy tickets. Information from the poster can also be saved to Google Keep or one of the approximately 40 apps currently directly supported by Gemini Live.
Gemini Notebook
Gemini Notebook is the new name for NotebookLM, originally developed to help students process lengthy notes into shorter documents. It has now become even more powerful thanks to the latest Gemini models, enabling the generation of a single summary from multiple notes simultaneously.
Too busy with work to read? Notebook can generate a podcast from your notes, books, or any provided document. You can also interact with Gemini to answer questions regarding the documents processed by the AI. Notebook is a tool I use several times a year to produce long-form articles. It can provide further reading resources—complete with links—to verify facts before the final article is published.
The issue of AI "hallucinations" is widely known; Notebook offers a way to verify facts and provides links only from trusted sources, making the information easier to use with confidence.
Gemini Intelligence
Finally, there is the Gemini Intelligence system, which is currently supported only on select Android devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy. It is an intelligent system capable of not only searching the internet but also utilizing your personal data. Want to find the cheapest hotel in Penang? Gemini Intelligence analyzes your search history, emails, photos, and YouTube activity before offering recommendations—such as knowing you might prefer staying at Hotel A.
You can then ask Gemini to find restaurants in Penang that you haven't visited before. Once again, your personal history serves as the basis for finding spots that match your tastes and dietary requirements (such as halal options) while ensuring they are places you haven't previously frequented.
For those concerned about privacy, Gemini Intelligence is not enabled by default. On Galaxy devices, access to Samsung Calendar, Samsung Notes, and Samsung Gallery must be activated manually. Beyond Google Workspace apps, support is also available for Adobe, Canva, WhatsApp, and Spotify if you desire a more customized personal AI experience.
This is just a glimpse of the power of Gemini Intelligence available at your fingertips on Samsung Galaxy devices. If you are ready to switch to the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, the Samsung Smart Switch app makes the process seamless. Data transfer is easily accomplished via a wireless QR code scan, or by using a cable or PC.
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