Samsung introduces the next generation of its AI assistant, Bixby

Samsung has quietly rolled out the next generation of its virtual assistant, Bixby, in China. The upgraded virtual assistant now comes with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and can understand complex commands issued in natural language. The new Bixby AI assistant was recently added to the Samsung Galaxy W25 series launched in China. Currently, this version of the virtual assistant is not available in other markets and the tech giant has not revealed when it might be available in the global version of its smartphones.

Samsung’s next generation Bixby with AI capabilities

Details about the next generation Bixby assistant have been shared by Samsung on the website Product page For Galaxy W25 smartphone. It is worth noting that this is the China-specific version of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition that was launched in South Korea. Along with this, the company also launched the Galaxy W25 Flip which is a rebranded Galaxy Z Flip 6 phone.

One of the biggest features of this version of Bixby is that it now has a better understanding of the context behind a natural language command and can handle complex instructions. For example, users can ask the virtual assistant “How do we get there?” Based on their usual travel pattern, it will show the commute to their workplace. However, Gadgets 360 staff were unable to confirm its capabilities.

Samsung says AI-powered Bixby can respond to user prompts with text and video responses. However, an AI chatbot cannot create videos. Instead, it sources the most relevant videos from the web. In addition, the virtual assistant can also translate web pages and save the generated output in different Microsoft Office file formats such as Word, PPT, and more.

Aside from the capabilities, the next generation Bixby has also got a new UI. Based on the images shared on the product page, the virtual assistant can open in a full-screen interface with a text field at the bottom and a simple layout with a white background. Users can interact with the virtual assistant using both text and verbal prompts. Bixby AI Assistant can also be activated on any other screen on the smartphone.