Google and Samsung confirm collaboration on ‘exciting’ AI-based experiences

Google and Samsung are collaborating to develop and implement new artificial intelligence (AI) experiences for Android and Galaxy smartphones. The two tech giants first joined hands on AI with Circle to Search. The visual search feature allows users to draw on the screen to launch a Google search. Although it was developed by Google, it launched in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series before the Pixel 8 series. Now the two companies have confirmed that they will work together to build new AI features for the ecosystem.

Rick Osterloh, senior vice president, platforms and devices at Google shared image on X (formerly known as Twitter) with TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. In the caption, he said, “Had a great conversation with TM management and @SamsungMobile. Our partnership has never been stronger. I am excited about our collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence and the many opportunities ahead for both companies.”

Later, Samsung Mobile’s official X handle also reposted the image, emphasizing that both companies agree with AI’s vision for the Android and Galaxy ecosystems. The smartphone maker also teases that they are building exciting AI features. Some of them may be revealed at the Google I/O event on May 14. During this event, the tech giant will also introduce Android 15 and the new features in the operating system.

Apart from collaboration, the two companies are also working on their AI-focused products and services. Samsung launched its Galaxy AI feature set earlier this year for the Galaxy S24 series, which has now been extended to more devices. In addition to Circle to Search, it has added features such as Live Translate, which enables real-time two-way voice and live caption translation of phone calls. Samsung’s AI-based photo editing tool Generative Edit and Chat Assist in Samsung Keyboard were also added via Galaxy AI.

Google is also busy building AI features for the Android ecosystem. Recently, a report claimed that the company is working on improving its Gemini AI Assistant. According to the report, Gemini for Android might get a floating window, a Live Prompt feature that allows for quick scheduling, and much more.