Samsung introduces its new generation of Bixby Assistant with AI functions

Samsung has quietly introduced the next generation of its own virtual assistant Bixby in China. The upgraded virtual assistant now comes with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and can understand complex commands in natural language. The new Bixby AI assistant was recently added to the Samsung Galaxy W25 series that was 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 general version of its smartphones.

Samsung’s next-generation Bixby with AI capabilities

The details about the next generation Bixby assistant were shared by Samsung on the product page of the Galaxy W25 smartphone. Notably, this is said to be the China-specific version of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition that launched in South Korea. In addition, the company also launched the Galaxy W25 Flip, a rebranded Galaxy Z Flip 6.

One of the biggest highlights of this version of Bixby is that it now has a better understanding of the context behind a natural language command and can process complex instructions. For example, users can ask the virtual assistant, “How do I get there?” and based on their usual travel pattern it will show navigation to their workplace. However, Gadgets 360 staff could not confirm its capabilities.

Samsung says the AI-powered Bixby can respond to user prompts with both text and video responses. However, the AI ​​chatbot cannot generate videos. Instead, it pulls the most relevant videos from the Internet. Moreover, the virtual assistant can also translate web pages and save generated output in various Microsoft Office file formats such as Word, PPT and more.

In addition to features, the next generation of Bixby has also received a new user interface. Based on the images shared on the product page, the virtual assistant can be opened in a full-screen interface with a text field at the bottom and a minimal layout with a white background. Users can interact with the virtual assistant through both text and verbal prompts. The Bixby AI assistant can also be activated on any other screen of the smartphone.