A recent announcement from Samsung’s head of mobile division suggests a potential shift in the company’s approach to integrating AI features into its older Galaxy smartphone series.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series to get Galaxy AI Features
According to a report on Naver, TM Roh, the head of the Samsung division suggested the idea of bringing Galaxy AI support to the Galaxy S22 lineup during the company’s annual general shareholders meeting. He mentioned that they are currently assessing the feasibility of incorporating AI features into this two-year series.
The effectiveness of Galaxy AI technology heavily depends on a device’s hardware capabilities. Samsung aims to create a “hybrid AI” system that combines on-device processing with cloud-based functions. However, Roh noted that there isn’t a difference in capabilities between the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S23 FE, which is eligible for the AI upgrade.
Roh highlighted that Samsung is progressively outlining strategies to provide Galaxy AI support for the S22 series. Nonetheless, he acknowledged limitations that need addressing before moving with implementation. Therefore there may be challenges due to the configuration of the S22 series.
Apart from discussing AI integration Roh also mentioned Samsungs interest, in developing an Android phone. Indicated that they are steadily advancing in this area. The company is internally evaluating market demand and potential consumer interest in such a device.
In relation to choosing not to release the S22 series as mentioned back in January, it’s important to mention that both the S22 and the S23 FE models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. This indicates that there were probably reasons influencing Samsungs choice besides the processor.
In the meantime, owners of Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, or S22 Ultra can anticipate the upcoming One UI 6.1 update, which is expected to bring new features and enhancements to their devices.
