To all the productivity ninjas and digital explorers out there, are you ready to level up your smartphone game? Buckle up, because Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 are about to take you on an epic journey of productivity, creativity, and endless possibilities. These aren’t your average smartphones, they’re not even your average folding smartphones. Instead, they are a personal assistant, guide and creative studio all rolled into one – but way cooler, because they fold!

Here are four reasons why you’ll want to lay your hands on Samsung’s latest Galaxy AI-powered foldables to reach your goals and resolutions.

Productivity Goals: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Let’s talk productivity. Today, we are busier than ever, having to constantly tackle work, plan our social lives and simultaneously think about taking time for family, not to mention for self-care. The Galaxy Z Fold6 is like your trusty sidekick, ready to tackle any challenge. Its expansive 7.6-inch screen^[1] is perfect for multitaskers; imagine drafting an email, checking your calendar, and checking out that cat video that a colleague sent across, all at once! Features like Note Assist^[2] and Browsing Assist are like having a super-smart study buddy who helps you take notes, or to summarise and translate articles in matter of seconds.

On the flip side, the Galaxy Z Flip6 is all about style and convenience. Need to take a hands-free selfie for the ‘gram? Just flip it open and let FlexCam with the all-new Auto Zoom^[3] do its magic. Boom! You’re looking flawless thanks to its 50MP Wide and 12MP Ultra-wide sensors providing an upgraded camera experience, even if you’re juggling coffee and a croissant while on your way to work.

Search Goals: Find Anything, Anytime

The thing about living in a digital era means that actually finding what you need online might not be as easy as it seems. Fret not, let the Galaxy Z Fold6 be the magnet that helps you find the proverbial needle in the haystack. Simply circle or highlight a picture of anything – a plant, a landmark, or something zoomed in from far away like a small bird – and Circle to Search^[4] will offer instant search results.

Multi Window also lets you split the screen and search for different things simultaneously, while also arranging the windows to your preference with handy swipe gestures. It’s like having multiple tabs on your computer, but way more fun, and the computer fits neatly into your pocket.

Need to read through a PDF in a different language for work? Translate and overlay the text perfectly through the PDF overlay translation feature in Notes^[5]. The feature also supports text in both images and graphs, making the Galaxy Z Fold6 a useful personal assistant that is with you throughout the day.

Communications Goals: Bridging the Gaps

Whether you’re a social butterfly or a workaholic, communication is key to forging meaningful connections. The Galaxy Z Fold6’s newly embedded transcript feature in Samsung Notes is a lifesaver for meetings, lectures, or even brainstorm sessions with your bestie on the itinerary for that trip to Busan that you’ve been planning for. It records and transcribes everything, so you can focus on the conversation and not worry about taking notes.

When you finally get the chance to take that long-awaited holiday, the Galaxy Z Flip6’s Interpreter^[6] feature comes with a conversation mode which is like having a personal translator in your pocket, letting both parties view translations on the main and cover screens for more natural interactions. Live Translate^[7] feature enables translation of phone calls in real-time, so you can chat in your native language with someone else in theirs, anywhere. Bonjour, hola, or konnichiwa – making sure that everyone is on the same page is easier than ever!

Creative Goals: Unleash Your Inner Artist

Whether you make your living as a creative, or are thinking of dipping your toes into art, the Galaxy Z Flip6’s AI-powered Photo Ambient^[8] feature will turn your phone into a work of art by creating unique, personalized wallpapers that evolve throughout the day.

If you feel that your creative juices are on a roll, the Galaxy Z Fold6’s Sketch to image^[9] lets you transform simple doodles into digital masterpieces, whether sketching, or drawing on photos in your Gallery or Note screen. You can also take stunning portraits using Portrait Studio^[10] with a variety of different portrait styles such as 3D cartoon or watercolour, that’ll make your friends green with envy.

Fold Your Way to Awesome

The Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 are more than just smartphones; they are your creative collaborators that empower your ability to imagine and be creative, as well as essential tools that help elevate your productivity from sun-up to sun-down. With these foldable factors in your arsenal, the possibilities are endless.

^[1] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip6’s Main Screen size is 6.7-inch in the full rectangle and 6.6-inch when accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

^[2] Features for Note Assist require a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by language. Voice recording feature in the Samsung Notes app may not be supported in some countries. Summarising feature is activated when a certain number of characters is met and is under the character limit. Audio files must be under 3 hours in duration to be processed. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

^[3] Auto Zoom is limited in low-light conditions. Auto Zoom mode will disengage if the zoom is manually adjusted or if switched between front and back camera.

^[4] Results may vary depending on visual matches. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android to the latest version. Product functionality may be dependent on your app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps. Availability of the service varies by country and language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Circle to Search is not available via the FlexWindow.

^[5] Overlay translation not supported for PDF files secured with password.

^[6] Interpreter requires Samsung Account login. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Availability and supported features may vary by country, region or carrier. Availability of supported languages may vary.

^[7] Live Translate requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Live Translate is only available on the pre-installed Samsung Phone apps and some third-party apps. Support may vary by region. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

^[8] Photo Ambient requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Reflection of real-time weather conditions may be delayed as service relies on local weather information updates. Certain indoor, nighttime and low-resolution photos may not be compatible. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed. Service is currently only available on Galaxy S24 Series, Z Flip6 and Fold6.

^[9] Sketch to image requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Editing with Sketch to Image may result in a resized photo up to 12MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

^[10] Portrait Studio requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Supports JPG, HEIC (HEIF), BMP and PNG files. The background must not be transparent. Editing with Generative Portrait results in a resized photo up to 12MP. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.

In the fast-paced world of business, every edge counts. Enter the Galaxy Z Fold6 – a productivity game-changer that transforms one’s workday with AI-powered features and tools to supercharge communication, creativity and all other tasks. A great match for business leaders, working professionals or those looking to maximise their productivity, check out how the Galaxy Z Fold6’s expansive 7.6-inch screen^[1] and other fantastic productivity-centered features empowers you to take every task on-the-go, with the help of Galaxy AI.

1. Break down language barriers

Connecting with people across time zones is expected across various lines of business. However, international calls and texts can be a logistical nightmare while managing cross-border deals and connections. With the Galaxy Z Fold6, opportunities to connect become so much easier with Galaxy AI features such as Live Translate^[2] which translates phone calls directly not just on Samsung’s native calling app, but also a selection of popular third-party apps, all in real-time.

Beyond calls, in-person conversations with your clients, prospects and other stakeholders in a non-native language can be complex and somewhat stressful. Interpreter’s^[3] new conversation mode on the Galaxy Z Fold6 breaks down the stress by enabling conversations through translations displayed on both the main and cover screens, facilitating a natural way to understand and communicate with each other.

2. Take notes with ease

Brilliant ideas can strike anytime. Note Assist^[4] on Samsung Notes helps you translate, summarize and even auto format fleeting thoughts that might just help to drive your business forward. Juggling many tasks at once? Make use of the newly embedded transcript feature that enables transcription, translation and summarising of voice recordings while on the move.

Unlock insights into foreign documents on the Galaxy Z Fold6, with Samsung Notes’ PDF overlay translation feature^[5] that helps you translate and overlay texts perfectly – and even supports text in images and graphs – so you never miss out any valuable information.

3. Get work inspiration anywhere

Your Galaxy Z Fold6 is an AI-powered assistant that makes it all the easier to find what you need, when you need it. Fully integrated with the latest Google Gemini app^[6], you can simply swipe the corner of the screen or say, “Hey Google”, to bring up Gemini’s overlay and get help with learning about a new topic, writing briefs or making action plans.  Look up interesting terms or concepts with a long press of the home button and circle, highlight or tap on the screen — Circle to Search^[7] can help you search your screen for anything without switching apps.

4. Stay in the productivity zone

Juggling multiple tasks can be frustrating, especially on standard smartphone screens. The Galaxy Z Fold6 helps you retain your train of thought by offering more screen real estate with Multi window which lets you view multiple apps simultaneously while arranging the windows to your preference with swipe gestures.

Between your to-do list and adhoc tasks, stay in the zone with App continuity which allows you to intuitively fold your Galaxy Z Fold6 to focus on the Cover screen and unfold it again to access your apps on the larger Main screen, right where you left off.

Work securely with Samsung Knox

While accomplishing your various tasks with Galaxy AI, be assured that the Galaxy Z Fold6 is secured by Samsung Knox, Samsung Galaxy’s defense-grade, multi-layer security platform built to safeguard critical information and protect against vulnerabilities with end-to-end hardware, real-time threat detection and collaborative protection. In fact, you have full control over how your data can enhance your AI experiences through Galaxy AI settings^[8], for you to better understand and optimise your workflows with the Galaxy Z Fold6.

^[1] Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip6’s Main Screen size is 6.7-inch in the full rectangle and 6.6-inch when accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

^[2] Live Translate requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Live Translate is only available on the pre-installed Samsung Phone apps and some third-party apps. Support may vary by region. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

^[3] Interpreter requires Samsung Account login. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Availability and supported features may vary by country, region or carrier. Availability of supported languages may vary.

^[4] Features for Note Assist require a network connection and Samsung Account login. Service availability may vary by language. Voice recording feature in the Samsung Notes app may not be supported in some countries. Summarizing feature is activated when a certain number of characters is met and is under the character limit. Audio files must be under 3 hours in duration to be processed. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

^[5] Overlay translation not supported for PDF files secured with password.

^[6] Google Gemini app requires Google Account login. Product functionality may be dependent on app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps. Service availability may vary by country, language and device model. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

^[7] Sequences shortened and simulated. Results for illustrative purposes only. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android to the latest version. Product functionality may be dependent on your app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps. Availability of the service varies by country and language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Circle to Search is not available via the FlexWindow.

^[8] Samsung Account login required. Galaxy AI settings preventing server access will limit the functionality of some AI features. Regardless of server access, Samsung does not save user input or output data.

As Samsung’s continues to pioneer premium mobile AI experiences, we visit Samsung Research centers around the world to learn how Galaxy AI is enabling more users to maximise their potential. Galaxy AI now supports 16 languages, so more people can expand their language capabilities, even when offline, thanks to on-device translation in features such as Live Translate, Interpreter, Note Assist and Browsing Assist. But what does AI language development involve? This series examines the challenges of working with mobile AI and how we overcame them. First up, we head to Indonesia to learn where one begins teaching AI to speak a new language.

The first step is establishing targets, according to the team at Samsung R&D Institute Indonesia (SRIN). “Great AI begins good quality and relevant data. Each language demands a different way to process this, so we dive deep to understand the linguistic needs and the unique conditions of our country,” says Junaidillah Fadlil, head of AI at SRIN, whose team recently added Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language) support to Galaxy AI. “Local language development has to be led by insight and science, so every process for adding languages to Galaxy AI starts with us planning what information we need and can legally and ethically obtain.”

Galaxy AI features such as Live Translate perform three core processes: automatic speech recognition (ASR), neural machine translation (NMT) and text-to-speech (TTS). Each process needs a distinct set of information.

ASR, for instance, needs extensive recordings of speech in numerous environments, each paired with an accurate text transcription. Varying background noise levels help account for different environments. “It’s not enough just to add noises to recordings,” explains Muchlisin Adi Saputra, the team’s ASR lead. “In addition to the language data we obtained from authorised 3^rd party partners, we must go out into coffee shops or working environments to record our own voices. This allows us to authentically capture unique sounds from real life, like people calling out or the clattering of keyboards.”

The ever-changing nature of languages must also be considered. Saputra adds: “We need to keep up to date with the latest slang and how it is used, and mostly we find it on social media!”

Next, NMT requires translation training data. “Translating Bahasa Indonesia is challenging,” says Muhamad Faisal, the team’s NMT lead. “Its extensive use of contextual and implicit meanings relies on social and situational cues, so we need numerous translated texts that the AI could reference for new words, foreign words, proper nouns, and idioms – any information that helps AI understand the context and rules of communication.”

TTS then requires recordings that cover a range of voices and tones, with additional context on how parts of words sound in different circumstances. “Good voice recordings could do half the job and cover all the required phonemes (units of sound in speech) for the AI model,” adds Harits Abdurrohman, TTS lead. “If a voice actor did a great job in the earlier phase, the focus shifts to refining the AI model to clearly pronounce specific words.”

Stronger Together

It takes vast resources to plan for much data, and SRIN worked closely with linguistics experts. “This challenge requires creativity, resourcefulness and expertise in both Bahasa Indonesia and machine learning,” Fadlil reflects. “Samsung’s philosophy of open collaboration played a big part in getting the job done, as did our scale of operations and history of AI development.”

Working with other Samsung Research centers around the world, the SRIN team was able to quickly adopt best practices and overcome the complexities of establishing data targets. Furthermore, collaboration was good for advancing not only technology but also culture. When the SRIN team joined their counterparts in Bangalore, India, they observed the local fasting customs, creating deeper connections and expanding their understanding of different cultures.

For the team, Galaxy AI’s language expansion project took on a new significance. “We are particularly proud of our achievements here as this was our first AI project, and it won’t be our last as we continue to refine our models and improve the quality of output,” Fadlil concludes. “This expansion not only reflects our values of openness but also respects and incorporates our cultural identities through language.”

In the next episode of The Learning Curve, we will head to Samsung R&D Institute Jordan to speak to the team who led Galaxy AI’s Arabic language project. Tune in to learn about the complexities of building and training an AI model for a language with diverse dialects.

We are at the beginning of the most exciting, and probably one of the most historic moments in technology. The era of mobile AI is here – which for Samsung opened up by the introduction of Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy S24 series, our first AI phone.

Revolutionising Mobile Experiences with a Hybrid AI Approach  

To bring the real life benefits of generative AI technology to the Galaxy S24 series, we took a hybrid approach to our AI integration. AI offers so many possibilities, and we believe mobile devices are the primary access point for unlocking its potential as users around the globe continue to rely on their phone for most of their day to day needs.

The essential role that mobile devices play in everyday life means they are very personal items that people use during many critical and memorable moments. We understand these behaviors and believe smartphones should work harder so that users can truly make the most of important moments in a just simpler, more intuitive, and more epic way. We also recognise the importance of privacy which is why we give users full control over what they share and what they keep private.

We believe our hybrid approach is the most practical and reliable solution to meet all these needs and puts Samsung ahead of the curve. We are providing users with a balance between the instant responsiveness and extra privacy assurance of on-device AI, and the versatility of cloud-based AI through open collaborations with industry-leading partners in offering a variety of functions they need for daily life.

Expanding Possibilities with On-device AI

We made the ‘Live Translate’ feature on-device AI based, because voice calls are the most basic feature of a smartphone, yet also an intimate and private means of communication. Samsung has committed to empowering users to communicate without language barriers, while at the same time ensuring every communication is safe and private.

To make this feature a reality, our R&D team worked day and night as part of a collaborative process that truly brought out the best in our teams. From determining the right size of AI language models, to training and testing in real-life scenarios, our R&D organisations within the MX business challenged themselves and pushed beyond the limits of what we thought was possible to get this feature running entirely on-device.

Samsung’s global R&D networks around the world, which are in charge of growing the best talents and developing core technologies in each region, have also played a pivotal role. Samsung Research Centers around the globe, including Poland, China, India and Vietnam have dedicated themselves to developing and expanding the languages supported by Galaxy AI. Languages are cultural, contemporary, and localized, so to help people break down language barriers and communicate more naturally, the role of our local R&D offices is even more crucial in opening up new possibilities for users in more regions than ever before.

All these efforts have enabled Samsung to offer something completely new which I’m excited to share. Soon, Samsung is extending the power of Galaxy AI beyond Samsung’s own native calling app by expanding Live Translate to other third-party message apps to support voice calls. So you can stay connected with friends or colleagues, communicating on your favorite apps in multiple languages.

And since this feature has been integrated into our on-device AI language translation model, users will be able to experience barrier-free communication without worrying about privacy issues like personal data being shared outside their phone when using Live Translate.

I expect that more mobile AI features will be incorporated inside mobile devices as the intelligent computing power of the latest chips – particularly NPUs – advances at a blazing fast speed, along with other technologies. This will enable more people to embrace AI and make every day more convenient while offering greater peace of mind.

Growing Galaxy AI for Tomorrow’s Needs, Today

This exciting news is all part of the extension of our commitment to Galaxy AI and entering the next phase of the mobile AI era. The introduction of Galaxy AI on Galaxy S24 series was only the start. To deliver a completely new and unique AI experience, we will further optimise the Galaxy AI experience for the upcoming foldable devices. Our foldables are the most versatile and flexible form factor in Samsung Galaxy and when combined with Galaxy AI, these two complementary technologies will together unlock all new possibilities.

Samsung is also committed to expanding Galaxy AI experiences across the broader Galaxy ecosystem in a way that only Samsung can. As the mobile AI era moves forward at a rapid pace, Samsung is accelerating mobile AI innovations to meet the needs of not only today, but tomorrow.

Read on to find out how their lives have been transformed with Galaxy AI, and their thoughts on the experience!