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The Verge
4 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
OnePlus' new ‘small' phone isn't coming to the US, but its AI features are
While the latest phone in the OnePlus 13 lineup is exclusive to India, the AI features that it comes with will be making their way to US users. The most notable is Plus Mind, which allows users to easily save information to a dedicated 'Mind Space' instead of manually logging important dates or appointments. Schedules, reservations, event information, and other data can be extracted from images or text and then automatically added to a user's calendar, and then it can be quickly retrieved later using OnePlus' AI search feature. OnePlus says a new Plus Mind feature will be rolling out 'later this year,' which will automatically categorize saved information to help improve organization. Plus Mind will initially be available on the compact OnePlus 13S that's launching in India on June 5th, a variant of the 13T that was recently released in China. Both phones, which are unavailable in the US and Europe, have the new customizable Plus Key button, which replaces OnePlus' signature Alert Slider. Like the Alert Slider, Plus Key can be used to switch between normal, mute, and vibrate-only modes, alongside other actions like launching the camera, recording audio, or translation. Plus Mind will be rolled out to the rest of the OnePlus 13 series via a future software update, and the company says that more devices will follow. Plus Mind can be activated with the new Plus Key button or an upward three-finger swipe on older phones that lack the Plus Key, such as the OnePlus 13. Every OnePlus phone launching this year is expected to feature the new Plus Key. Alongside Plus Mind, OnePlus is developing a suite of AI tools, including an AI translation app that combines text, live voice, camera-based, and screen translation capabilities, and an image-reframing tool that analyzes photos to suggest the best cropping options. Another AI editing tool that's rolling out 'this summer' will be able to automatically correct facial expressions and blinking. Two features that are only launching in India are AI VoiceScribe, which OnePlus says can 'record, summarize, and translate calls and meetings' directly within messaging and meeting apps, and AI Call Assist, which provides automatic summaries and real-time translation during calls. The Verge reached out to OnePlus to ask if it's planning to roll out these features globally but we haven't heard back yet.
GSM Arena
15-05-2025
- GSM Arena
Samsung is preparing a new Galaxy AI gallery feature
According to a tipster on X, Samsung is preparing to include an image-to-video generation feature in its Galaxy AI suite. Unfortunately, the tipster doesn't elaborate further and only mentions the image-to-video AI feature. This report comes shortly after Google announced the advanced video generation capabilities of Gemini. Given that the two companies work closely together and Gemini is already the default virtual assistant on Galaxy phones, Samsung may leverage Gemini's AI capabilities. Furthermore Honor is about to beat Samsung to it. The Honor 400 series will have the image-to-video feature powered by Google's AI. It's free for the first two months but will require a subscription from then on. Perhaps Samsung will introduce its new AI feature with One UI 8.0 and will eventually put it behind a paywall. But it's all speculation for now. Source
GSM Arena
11-05-2025
- GSM Arena
Galaxy S25 Edge is coming on May 13, Realme prototype with 10k battery, Week 19 in review
Samsung confirmed the Galaxy S25 Edge launch date this week - the slim Galaxy is coming on May 13. The Edge "embodies the ultimate camera experience" with its much-rumored and now confirmed 200 MP main sensor, which "continues Galaxy's iconic camera experience, delivering pro-grade capabilities to intuitively capture the world around you". And of course, the phone will have a ton of AI features, which we already know and love from the other members of the S25 family. Google poked fun at Apple for copying its camera bar design. The ad is part of a long-running series that anthropomorphizes a Pixel and an iPhone and presents them as friends. In the build-up for its global GT 7 launch, Realme showed off a prototype phone with a 10,000mAh battery. The most impressive thing about this prototype is that it measures only 8.5mm thick and weighs 215g. Realme used a battery with 10% silicon anode and achieved an energy density of 887Wh/L. The incredibly dull and unshocking revelation is that companies copy concepts from each other - go figure. It's thinner and lighter than you might think. The company has also confirmed the main camera's resolution. A leak detailed vivo's X200 FE for the Indian market. It's said to sport a flat 6.31-inch OLED screen with "1.5K" resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, and an under-display fingerprint sensor, and will be powered by either the Dimensity 9300+ or the still-unofficial Dimensity 9400e. The X200 FE will apparently come with a 50 MP main camera using Sony's IMX921 sensor, a 50 MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom using Sony's IMX882, and an 8 MP ultrawide. For selfies, we'll get a 50 MP snapper. The phone will allegedly be offered in two RAM/storage combo options: 12/256GB and 16/512GB. It will be IP68 and IP69 certified for dust and water resistance, and will get a 6,500 mAh battery with support for 90W fast wired charging. It's rumored to weigh approximately 200g. The specs of the Honor 400 Pro also fully leaked. It's expected to have a 6.7-inch 1080x2412 OLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate and 5,000-nit peak HDR brightness, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC at the helm, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. On the rear will be a 200 MP main camera with OIS, a 50 MP telephoto camera, and a 12 MP ultrawide. For selfies, there's a 50 MP shooter and a depth sensor. There's a 5,300mAh Si/C battery with 100W wired charging. p. It will be IP68 and IP69 rated for dust and water resistance. It measures 160.8 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm and weighs 205g. It will be a smaller-screen device with flagship specs, but not quite identical to the X200 Pro mini. There is also a version in China that has a smaller battery. It's expected to be unveiled alongside the non-Pro 400 very soon. Finally, Sony will unveil its Xperia 1 VII on May 13 - the same day as the Galaxy S25 Edge. Anyway, back to Sony - according to the leaks, the Xperia 1 VII looks nigh-on identical to its predecessor, but is slightly shorter, wider, and thicker, while expected to keep the same 6.5-inch screen size. It will reportedly be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM. But only in one region most likely, and you probably know which one. Get ready for a new flagship Xperia! Time to migrate to Microsoft Teams. Apple is apparently betting on two things.
CNET
08-05-2025
- CNET
Not Bought Into Apple Intelligence? Here's What You Can Do
Even though Apple has taken a more measured approach to implementing AI features compared to rivals like Google, Apple Intelligence has had a spotty track record so far. Siri delays, dodgy message summaries and unpredictable generated images. Now, a new ZDNET/Aberdeen survey reveals that a majority of US adults say they will not use most AI features, and just 8% would consider paying extra for them. Some AI features are more welcome than others -- 58% of respondents said using AI for photo editing would be valuable, and I'll admit that Priority Notifications have been helpful -- but I won't hold it against you if you want to pause or pass on Apple Intelligence for now. Turning off Apple Intelligence is easy, though, whether you're turning it off completely or selectively switching off individual features. See also: Did a well-meaning friend send you a message about Apple Intelligence possibly reading your private information? I explain what's actually going on. Why turn off Apple Intelligence in the first place? Since the first Apple Intelligence features rolled out in iOS 18.1, some people have opted out of the new technology. Tools such as Image Playground, Genmoji and message summaries can use up to 7GB of your device's internal storage -- a sizable chunk, especially if you tend to run against the upper limit of its free space. Even if storage is not an issue, you just may not be interested in Apple's set of AI features. According to a new survey by SellCell, 73% of Apple users think AI adds little to no value to the experience. In a separate survey, CNET found that 25% of smartphone owners aren't interested at all. Or, honestly, you may not want to deal with features that are creating inaccurate summaries or that can be replicated without Apple Intelligence. The trainer killed someone? Screenshot by Nelson Aguilar/CNET (Earlier iOS 18 updates re-enabled Apple Intelligence automatically even if you had turned it off, but as of iOS 18.4, the setting is honored.) The good news is that it's easy to turn off Apple Intelligence entirely. Or if you'd prefer to pick and choose, you can selectively disable some of the features. Doing so also lets you reclaim the storage it's using. Is Apple Intelligence really ready to be on by default? I'm not an AI crank -- I appreciate features such as notification summaries and the Clean Up tool in the Photos app. And yet, Apple Intelligence is also a work in progress, an evolving set of features that Apple is heavily hyping while gradually developing. I wouldn't hold it against you if you wanted to not be distracted or feel like you're doing Apple's testing for them (that's what the developer and public betas are for). Remember that Apple Intelligence works only on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 16E, iPhone 16 Pro or M-series Macs and iPads, plus the newest iPad mini. Here's what you need to know about disabling it. Now Playing: Does Apple Think We're Stupid? Apple Intelligence Ads Say Yes 06:15 How to see the amount of storage Apple Intelligence is using If you're concerned about the storage requirements of Apple Intelligence, you can find out how much the system is using by going to Settings > General > iPhone (or iPad) Storage > iOS (or iPadOS). See how much space Apple Intelligence is using in Settings. Screenshots by Jeff Carlson/CNET Note that even after turning off Apple Intelligence, that storage still shows up in the iOS Storage list. However, I was able to confirm that if the phone's storage fills up and the system needs that now-inactive space, iOS reclaims what it needs. Once I filled my iPhone's storage, the inactive Apple Intelligence data was purged to accommodate the added files, dropping from 5.89GB to 2.87GB. Screenshots by Jeff Carlson/CNET How to turn off Apple Intelligence entirely (iPhone, iPad and Mac) Open Settings (iPhone or iPad) or System Settings (Mac) and choose Apple Intelligence & Siri. Then turn off the Apple Intelligence option. Confirm your choice in the dialog that appears by tapping Turn Off Apple Intelligence. Turn off Apple Intelligence entirely with one switch. Screenshots by Jeff Carlson/CNET Here's what you lose: (Curiously, the Clean Up tool in Photos sticks around even when Apple Intelligence is turned off, perhaps because the first time you use it the app downloads resources for it and holds onto them.) How to turn off individual Apple Intelligence features Maybe you're finding some Apple Intelligence features helpful while others are annoying (or just highly amusing). You can turn off specific features in the settings for apps to which they apply. For example, to disable text summaries in Messages notifications, go to Settings > Apps > Messages and switch off the Summarize Messages option. Turn off Messages summaries while still using other Apple Intelligence features. Screenshot by Jeff Carlson/CNET Some features are not as app-specific. Writing Tools, which use Apple Intelligence to proof or rewrite text, appear as an option when you select text, regardless of the app. To turn that off, you need to disable Apple Intelligence system-wide. Also note that nearly every app includes an Apple Intelligence & Siri option in Settings, with a Learn from this App option (turned on by default). That applies just to whether Apple Intelligence and Siri can monitor how you use it to make suggestions; it doesn't affect any particular Apple Intelligence features. How to turn off Apple Intelligence features in Screen Time settings Another option for restricting what Apple Intelligence can do is buried in the Screen Time settings. Screen Time is designed to control which apps and features can run on another device, such as the iPhone used by a child in your household. But it's also helpful for tracking how much time you're spending on the device and, in this case, turning off some components of Apple Intelligence. Open the Settings app and go to Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. Turn on the Content & Privacy Restrictions option if it's not already enabled. If this is the first time you're flipping this switch, don't worry -- everything is allowed by default. Tap Intelligence & Siri. Tap on the following three features and decide whether to allow or don't allow their use: Image Creation (such as Image Playground and Genmoji), Writing Tools and the ChatGPT Extension (which uses ChatGPT to process requests that are beyond the built-in Apple Intelligence capabilities). Turn off selected Apple Intelligence features in the Screen Time settings. Screenshots by Jeff Carlson/CNET For more on iOS 18.4, see how the Mail app sorts messages into categories and if you haven't upgraded already, make a good backup first.
