Google and Samsung: “Exciting things” coming on AI-powered Android, Galaxy smartphones

Google and Samsung ’s partnership goes beyond Android. While Google’s Pixel devices are using Samsung-manufactured Tensor chips, Samsung’s flagship Galaxy smartphones got AI features, like Circle to Search, before even Pixel 8 series got it. Both the companies have now teased upcoming AI features.

Rick Osterloh , SVP, platforms and devices at Google, said that the companies’ “partnership has never been stronger.”

“Had a terrific conversation with TM and @SamsungMobile leadership. Our partnership has never been stronger. I'm thrilled about our collaboration on AI and the many opportunities ahead for both companies,” Rick Osterloh, SVP, platforms and devices at Google, said in a post on X.

In the post, he shared a selfie with TM Roh , president and head of MX Business, Samsung Electronics

Meanwhile, Samsung reposted Osterloh’s post and teased that the companies are working on AI features for Android and Galaxy devices.

“Our collaboration with Google continues as we work towards a shared vision of delivering the best Android ecosystem of products and services. Exciting things are coming up for the future of AI-powered Android and Galaxy experiences,” Samsung posted on X.

Google Gemini in Samsung Galaxy smartphones
At the January Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, Google announced that the Samsung Galaxy S24 series will use Gemini AI models to power the next-generation of AI capabilities in the apps and services built by Samsung.

The company also brought new features for Google Messages and Android Auto powered by Gemini Nano. Samsung's Smarter Notes, Voice Recorder and Keyboard apps use AI model Gemini Pro for better summaries and the Galaxy S24 uses Google's Imagen 2 text-to-image tech to offer "Generative Edit" features in the Gallery app for improved photo editing.