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Phone Arena
7 days ago
- Phone Arena
One UI 8 to take Live Captions to another level
Samsung is adding a new Galaxy AI feature to the One UI 8 interface. The new feature, called Voice Captioning, takes Live Captions and moves it up to the next level thanks to AI. Live Captions in One UI transcribes speech into text in real time. Voice Captioning, found with the other Galaxy AI tools in One UI 8 , will also turn speech to text in real time. The difference is, with Voice Captioning, the speech can be translated into different languages. Since this is considered an AI feature, there has to be some AI magic involved-and there is. Voice Captioning will not only translate speech into text in different languages, but it will also provide users with a summary of what was said. If this sounds familiar, Pixel users can use their Live Captions feature, and with Live Translate enabled, have the captions appear in a foreign language that the user can choose from. Voice Conferencing takes Live Captions to another level in One UI 8. | Image credit-Android Authority The feature was discovered by GalaxyTechie who posted a tweet about it on "X." Voice Captioning is only available in China right now on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 models. However, if you're not in China, you can install Voice Captioning now using an APK if you have a Galaxy phone running One UI 8 (like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 ) or One UI 7. Once you install the APK, you can add the shortcut to the Quick Settings panel. Keep in mind that some on Reddit have complained that the APK doesn't work on all devices, so your best bet might be to wait for Samsung to officially roll this out. The Video Conferencing icon and how to pick the source of the voices being captioned. | Image credit-X If you can't wait for Samsung to disseminate Voice Captioning, and you decide to install the APK, you'll have to choose which languages you'll want to have supported by the feature. Social media reports claim that the APK won't work on phones running the One UI 7 beta and the One UI 8 beta although it will work with the stable versions of both. The audio being captioned can be sourced from the phone, from a microphone, or from both the phone and a microphone simultaneously. And since it will work with multiple languages, Samsung says that the feature is perfect for conference calls.
Tom's Guide
04-08-2025
- Tom's Guide
One UI 8 tipped to bring a major Galaxy AI upgrade — plus quality of life improvements to Galaxy S26
A recent post on social media has indicated that Samsung is working on a big improvement for Live Captioning with Galaxy AI. The post in question comes from Galaxy Techie, who posted on X about a new Galaxy AI feature called Voice Captioning. Like Live Captions, this feature will convert speech from calls, videos and live conversations into text. However, Voice Captioning separates itself is by being able to translate and summarize the captions in real time. Currently, Samsung's version of Live Captioning will only transcribe voices into the language they are spoken in. Meanwhile, if you have a Pixel phone like the Pixel 9 Pro, you can enable a Live Translate feature, which quickly converts captions into another chosen language in real time. The addition of this feature on Samsung phones would undoubtedly be a lifesaver for holiday goers with the best Samsung phones. Unfortunately, this feature is reportedly only officially available in China, and there's no indication of when it could come to other markets. However, you can download the APK onto your device if it's running One UI 7 or One UI 8. A Google Drive link for the APK is available in Galaxy Techie's X thread. Once it's installed, you only need to add the Voice Captioning shortcut to your phone's quick settings panel and allow all of the necessary permissions. Before you download the file, however, there are a couple of things to note. Firstly, as reported by Android Authority, the APK version of the feature is far from stable and repeatedly crashes. On top of that, Reddit threads indicate that the file doesn't always work with the One UI 8 beta. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. There's also the inherent risk of sideloading apps on Android phones. So proceed with installing the APK at your own risk. We would also always caution anyone when downloading an online file to make sure their phone is secure. Make sure you have one of the best antivirus apps to keep your data safe. The best VPNs are also worth having, even if they won't protect you from any software you willingly install. It isn't just One UI 8 features that could make life easier, as another rumor has revealed a big quality-of-life improvement for the Galaxy S26. According to a recent report from ET News, several industry sources have claimed that Samsung is planning to add a new NFC antenna to the top of the Galaxy S26. Currently, Samsung phones only have a single NFC coil, which is placed just below the camera module. However, the placement can vary slightly, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra's coil closer to the middle of the phone, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra has it sit slightly higher. This can make it annoying to use the phones to pay, usually leading to having to hold them at odd angles. This single placement is odd, as other Android devices have multiple coil placements. All while iPhones only need you to place the top half of the phone on the scanner. Supposedly, part of the problem Samsung had was that Apple holds several patents related to NFC payments, forcing Samsung to find new solutions. It should be noted that there are indications that Samsung hasn't finalized the overall design of the Galaxy S26 yet, so it is possible that the company could scrap the new coil placement. We'll have to wait for Samsung to officially announce the device to see what changes are coming. While we don't have a set release date yet, Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked events usually occur at the start of the year, with wider phone releases happening around two weeks later. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Android Authority
04-08-2025
- Android Authority
One UI 8 is adding a powerful new Voice Captioning feature, but there's a catch
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has introduced a new Voice Captioning feature in One UI 8. It's part of Samsung's Galaxy AI suite and goes beyond Live Captions to translate audio, summarize it, and help save the captioned text and audio file. The catch is that the feature isn't available officially yet, so you'll have to download an APK to access it. Samsung has added a new feature called Voice Captioning to its suite of Galaxy AI tools on One UI 8. It allows users to convert speech to text in real time, whether it's from a video, call, or live conversation. What makes it more powerful than Samsung's existing Live Captions feature is its ability to also translate speech into different languages and summarize what was said. While the Live Captions in One UI only transcribes spoken words in the same language, Voice Captioning offers real-time translation of the captions across multiple languages, just like the Live Captions feature on Pixel phones with Live Translate enabled. Moreover, you also get summaries of the captioned media or conversations, along with the ability to save text and audio. The feature was spotted by GalaxyTechie on X, who confirmed that it's officially only available in China for now. However, users can manually install the APK to try it on their Galaxy phones running One UI 8 or One UI 7. Once you install the APK, you'll need to add the Voice Captioning shortcut to your Quick Settings panel and allow necessary permissions. You'll also need to choose supported languages for translations. We tested the APK on our Galaxy Z Fold 7 running One UI 8. After installing the app, we were able to add the Voice Captioning shortcut in the Quick Settings panel, but the app kept stopping unexpectedly. Reports on Reddit also say it doesn't work on beta versions of One UI 8, but some users have had success using it on One UI 8 and One UI 7. If you want to try Voice Captioning before it officially rolls out, you can install the APK, but be aware that it might not work properly on all devices. Otherwise, it might be best to wait for Samsung to release it globally. Follow
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Samsung's upcoming Auto DeX aims to challenge Android Auto and CarPlay
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are the two most popular platforms for mirroring your smartphone's features and apps to your car's infotainment system. Now, Samsung might soon come up with its own alternative called Auto DeX. Leaker @GalaxyTechie has shared the first screenshot of Samsung's Auto Dex, showing off the default home screen. He claims Samsung's in-car infotainment solution will support over 8,500 cars across 120+ brands. Interestingly, he says Auto DeX will even work with other unsupported cars with "some tricks." It also seems that you can run Auto DeX directly on your phone, again via "some tricks," which would give it a big advantage over Android Auto and CarPlay. Google previously offered this functionality through Android Auto for phones but discontinued it in June 2022. Based on the shared screenshot, Samsung's Auto DeX implementation looks similar to Android Auto and CarPlay. The bottom taskbar seems to provide access to recently used and favorite apps, with the navigation bar located on the right for easy driver access. On the extreme right, there seems to be a widget for Now Brief and the music player. The left features a vertical taskbar with shortcuts for phone, music, maps, digital assistant, and the app drawer. Samsung offers several features on its devices that directly rival or mirror those of Google's. So, the company releasing an Android Auto alternative exclusively for Galaxy devices seems plausible. If Auto DeX shares the same codebase as Android Auto, it should support all the apps compatible with the latter. Given Google's close partnership with Samsung, the company may have provided the latter with exclusive access to Android Auto customization. Google already provides Samsung with exclusive and early access to new Wear OS releases for its Galaxy Watch lineup every year. This marks the first time we've heard about Samsung's plans to take on Android Auto and CarPlay, and there's still a lot we don't know about. Thankfully, we may not have to wait long, as Samsung could unveil Auto DeX as part of One UI 8 when it launches the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 later today (July 9th).
Android Authority
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Android Authority
Here's the truth behind Samsung Auto DeX, and why it's not an Android Auto alternative
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Auto already exists as an Android Auto alternative in China but requires specific regional software and hardware to function. 'Samsung Auto DeX' refers to an unofficial workaround enabling Samsung Auto functionality on non-support head units via desktop mode casting. Despite ongoing speculation, we could not locate confirmed evidence that suggests Samsung is officially developing 'Auto DeX' as a distinct feature. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are the two most popular ways to use your smartphone's features through your car's head unit. Apple CarPlay is compatible with all recent iPhones, while Android Auto is compatible with practically all Android phones that have Google Play Services, so most people don't wonder why other OEMs like Samsung aren't working on their own implementations. Recently, reports started doing the rounds of Samsung working on a feature called 'Samsung Auto DeX,' which many claimed to be an Android Auto alternative. The truth about Samsung Auto DeX is a little complicated, though, so hear me out. First reports about Samsung Auto DeX X user Galaxy Techie showed off a 'first look' at Samsung's 'Auto DeX' functionality. The user claimed that the feature supports more than 8,500 car models across over 120 car brands. Further, the user claimed Samsung Auto DeX can be used even if your car doesn't support it, and even if you don't have a car in the first place. This DeX is claimed to work even if the phone doesn't support DeX. In follow-up posts, the X user also mentioned that Samsung Auto DeX won't replace Android Auto. However, the user also noted that Samsung is bringing its own version of Android Auto. Despite sounding contradictory, both of these statements are correct, but much context is missing on what Samsung Auto DeX actually is. So, what is Samsung Auto DeX? Before we answer what Samsung Auto DeX is, it is essential to lay the groundwork for Samsung Auto. What is Samsung Auto, and does it really exist? Samsung already has an Android Auto alternative in the form of Samsung Auto. Yes, Samsung Auto already exists, but it is restricted to regions like China where Android Auto doesn't work (because Google Play Services don't exist there, which is a requirement for Android Auto). Samsung hasn't mentioned any plans for bringing Samsung Auto to global markets, nor has the company shared any reasons why it doesn't already provide the feature for its Galaxy smartphones in international markets. Presumptively, there could be exclusivity agreements with Google to keep using Android Auto to avoid fragmentation, but there could also be operational reasons, like localization and distribution challenges. Samsung Auto already exists, but it is restricted to regions like China where Android Auto doesn't work. Redditor FrostyAd7433 explains that if you want to use Samsung Auto outside of China, simply installing the Samsung Auto APK on your Galaxy smartphone will not work. You will also need the Samsung-developed Baidu CarLife+ plugin, available only in the Chinese version of the Samsung App Store. If you manage to locate a mirror and install the plugin too on your Galaxy device, you can get Samsung Auto working on a compatible head unit. Redditor FrostyAd7433 already shared some screenshots of the UI a month ago, but it's still fascinating to those of us who missed the memo at the time: The trick to using Samsung Auto outside China is having access to a 'compatible head unit.' The Redditor used a Ford SYNC 3 head unit to get these screenshots, a head unit model that is the same across all regions and markets. The head unit still needed to be reconfigured and set as a 'Chinese' unit to unlock Baidu support and eventually get Samsung Auto running. Samsung Auto DeX: The missing context We got access to the latest Samsung Auto APKs and reviewed the code within. Unfortunately, the only mention of 'Auto DeX' is in one of the package names, but there's nothing within the app code itself. While this doesn't confidently mean that the feature doesn't exist, it points in that direction. It turns out that Samsung Auto DeX isn't an actual feature after all. It's the name used to denote the unofficial workaround that hooks Samsung Auto into a DeX-like environment. This makes Samsung Auto easier to access on non-Chinese head units. The workaround involves enabling desktop mode on a secondary display and installing a receiver app to allow it to receive a cast session from the phone. Samsung Auto DeX is the name of an unofficial workaround that makes Samsung Auto easier to access on non-Chinese head units. If you do this successfully, you will get the same UI the X user Galaxy Techie shared. You can notice the DeX navigation bar in their screenshots, which doesn't ordinarily make sense for a car-centric UI. Hopefully, this clarifies some of the mystery regarding Samsung Auto DeX, even though it leaves a few questions unanswered. For one, the mention of Auto DeX in the package name is still throwing us off. It could be that Samsung is indeed working on a way to trigger an Android Auto/Samsung Auto-like experience on your phone and then mirror the entire experience to a car's head unit, thereby justifying the 'Auto DeX' name. We couldn't locate code suggesting this is happening just yet, so make of that what you will. Thanks to thatjoshguy69 for the assistance! Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
