Technology

April 18, 2024

Hatch, the esteemed accelerator/incubator, and Orion City, the foremost IT park, have unveiled an innovative digital platform, signalling a transformative shift in Sri Lanka’s tech ecosystem and business operations. This innovative app is set to streamline access to essential services and facilities across three strategic locations: Hatch Works in Colombo 1, Orion Nest at Orion City in Colombo 09, and the upcoming Orion City Colombo in Colombo 3. Promising a seamless experience for entrepreneurs and businesses alike, this collaboration will provide unprecedented opportunities for growth and collaboration in Sri Lanka’s thriving tech ecosystem.

Meanwhile, Hatch, located in a meticulously restored building dating back to 1910, serves as the hub of entrepreneurship in Colombo, with over 1,000 coworking members and 700 start-ups in its network. Orion City, located in Colombo 09, is renowned for its premium workspaces tailored to the needs of over 40 organizations, offering amenities such as various meeting spaces, leisure areas, and dining facilities. The upcoming expansion to Orion City Colombo in Colombo 3 will further enhance accessibility to resources and opportunities for entrepreneurs, solidifying its position as a hub of innovation in the bustling business district.

The collaboration empowers tenants to effortlessly book meeting spaces across these strategic locations, tapping into exclusive discounts tailored for Hatch and Orion Nest tenants.

Mr. Jeevan Gnanam, CEO of Orion City, commented, “We’re thrilled to announce this partnership with Hatch. With the launch of this cutting-edge app, we aim to provide local and international start-ups with premium workspaces, reflecting our commitment to nurturing innovation.”

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s tech evolution, paving the way for enhanced collaboration and growth opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses.

April 11, 2024

As cyber threats escalate globally, the imperative to design, deploy, and utilize AI securely has never been more pressing. There’s an urgent call to adopt proactive measures, heighten threat awareness, and prioritize cybersecurity education to safeguard not only ourselves, but also our organizations and data. Recently, Microsoft unveiled its sixth edition of Cyber Signals, a quarterly cyberthreat intelligence brief, which draws from the latest Microsoft research, offering expert insights into the current threat landscape. This edition of the report underscores the importance of securing AI technologies to prevent misuse and highlights Microsoft’s efforts in protecting AI platforms from emerging threats posed by nation-state cyber actors.

The report delves into the emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) as tools of interest for threat actors and emphasizes the growing utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both offensive and defensive cyber operations. Microsoft introduces guiding principles aimed at mitigating these risks, particularly addressing threats such as Advanced Persistent Threats, Advanced Persistent Manipulators, and Cybercriminal Syndicates leveraging AI platforms and APIs. These principles include identification and action against malicious threat actors’ use of AI, notification to other AI service providers, collaboration with other stakeholders, and transparency.

Microsoft detects a tremendous amount of malicious traffic—more than 65 trillion cybersecurity signals per day Various AI-driven methods, including threat detection, behavioral analytics, machine learning, and Zero Trust models, are employed to safeguard Microsoft and customers against cyber threats. Multifactor authentication (MFA) is rigorously applied across Microsoft, prompting attackers to resort to social engineering tactics, particularly in areas offering high value, such as free trials or promotional pricing. To counter such attacks, AI models are developed to detect them promptly. Additionally, Microsoft employs AI to identify fake students, accounts, and organizations attempting to evade detection by altering data or concealing identities. The use of GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot for Security, and other copilot chat features integrated into our internal engineering and operations infrastructure can help prevent incidents that could impact operations. One of the key insights gleaned from the report is the critical role of AI in addressing the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals. With approximately 4 million cybersecurity experts needed worldwide, AI has emerged as a vital tool for augmenting human capabilities and enhancing productivity. Microsoft’s Copilot for Security, for instance, has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in assisting security analysts across various tasks, resulting in a 44% increase in accuracy and a 26% boost in speed.

The proliferation of AI in the hands of threat actors has led to an increase in convincingly written emails, enhancing phishing attempts by reducing obvious language and grammatical errors. This makes phishing attacks more challenging to detect, emphasizing the need for ongoing employee education and public awareness campaigns. Microsoft stresses the effectiveness of public awareness campaigns in altering behavior historically. Moreover, Microsoft anticipates AI-driven advancements in social engineering tactics, potentially including deepfakes and voice cloning, especially if AI technologies lack responsible practices and built-in security controls. Microsoft foresees AI-driven advancements in the cybersecurity threat landscape. However, by adopting responsible AI practices and implementing robust security measures such as multifactor authentication and being proactive in prevention, progressive steps can be taken to ensure national security against evolving cyberthreats, whether traditional or AI-enabled. While the cyber threat landscape is ever-evolving, national cybersecurity can be bolstered by embracing cutting-edge technology and prioritizing continuous cybersecurity education.

April 11, 2024

LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 April 2024 – As the era of AI Phones officially unfolds, OPPO accelerates its global AI Phone strategic layout following its participation in MWC 2024. Partnering with Google Cloud, OPPO delves further into exploring a fresh AI Phone experience. Multiple AI innovations from OPPO made their debut at the Google Cloud Next ’24 conference, alongside the joint announcement with OnePlus to utilize Google’s powerful Gemini models.

“Generative AI marks a significant milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence. It brings forth greater creativity, novel possibilities, enhanced technical scalability, and significantly improved efficiency. These factors instill us with confidence as we step into a new era of AI Phones,” stated Nicole Zhang, GM of AI Product at OPPO and OnePlus. “Our deep collaboration with Google Cloud throughout our journey is pivotal. Google Cloud’s open platform capabilities holds profound significance for OPPO’s advancement of AI Phones.”

Leading the Way in Utilizing the Latest Gemini Family of Models
As a key step in fulfilling the mission of ushering in a new era of AI Phones, OPPO and OnePlus will integrate Google’s Gemini models. This integration will empower various product lines of OPPO and OnePlus to undergo significant upgrades and evolution in AI experiences, thereby reshaping the way global users interact with their smartphones.

OPPO and OnePlus jointly announced their commitment to introducing a series of innovative features leveraging the advanced capabilities of Google’s Gemini models throughout 2024. These endeavors aim to forge the most formidable mobile AI experience, allowing a broader user base to effortlessly embrace the fresh appeal of AI Phones.

The Four Core Capabilities of AI Phones
The technological revolution brought by generative AI has opened up infinite possibilities for the mobile industry. OPPO has been dedicated to collaborating with global industry partners to redefine AI Phones.

At the Google Cloud Next ’24 conference, OPPO shared insights on AI Phones with global AI innovators. OPPO believes that AI Phones should possess four core capabilities: efficient computing, perception of the real-world, self-learning, and creativity. Through AI technology, smartphones will gain new perceptual, interactive, and intelligent capabilities, reshaping the mobile experience.

During the conference, OPPO also discussed its comprehensive considerations regarding the full-stack transformation and ecosystem restructuring of AI Phones, aiming to strengthen its presence in hardware platforms, intelligent systems, and ecosystem development.

Enable More Users Globally to Experience the Boundless Joy of AI Phones
During the event, OPPO announced that more than ten million users can already enjoy generative AI features on their devices such as the OPPO Find X7 Series and OnePlus 12.

In 2024, OPPO and OnePlus will further roll out AI features globally, including the highly acclaimed OPPO AI Eraser.

The OPPO AI Eraser allows users to effortlessly identify and remove objects, seamlessly filling in the background with hardly any trace of post-processing.

Behind this exceptional experience lies OPPO’s proprietary powerful AI recognition and image filling technology. OPPO AI Eraser can currently recognize over 120 categories of objects, including people, pets, phones, flowers, trees, and buildings. To achieve optimal generation results, OPPO has trained its model using billion-level data sets based on the industry-leading Diffusion model, ultimately achieving industry-leading AI Eraser performance.

AI Eraser will start to roll out to devices such as the Reno 11 Pro, Reno 11, Reno 11 F, Find N3, and Find N3 Flip.

OPPO and OnePlus are actively collaborating with Google to integrate cloud AI products into more mobile devices. This powerful partnership will equip OPPO and OnePlus smartphones with even more advanced AI capabilities in the future, making features like news article summaries, real-time audio content organization, and creative social media content generation possible.

OPPO’s Commitment to Advancing and Popularizing AI Phones
AI is deeply ingrained in the DNA of OPPO and OnePlus product development. Over the past few years, OPPO has utilized its integration capabilities in software, hardware, chipset, and OS to create industry-leading mobile imaging performance. Its achievements in computational photography have been widely recognized by users worldwide.

Meanwhile, OnePlus has leveraged its robust AI capabilities to achieve ultimate optimization in performance. Combined with breakthrough technologies like the Trinity Engine, OnePlus provides users with the fastest and smoothest experience.

Earlier this year, OPPO established its AI Center, consolidating resources related to AI research and development to systematically enhance its AI capabilities, with a focus on creating AI Phones.

Over the next 3-5 years, OPPO and OnePlus will continue to develop over 100 new features based on generative AI technology for global users and will remain committed to collaborating with global partners to create truly revolutionary AI Phone experiences.

April 11, 2024

Samsung, Global No.1 TV manufacturer, leading Consumer Electronics manufacturer and People’s Youth Choice Brand of the year Award winner, recently unveiled its much-awaited Avurudu promotion, “Wowrudu Wasi,” marking a significant stride in reshaping the retail paradigm and enhancing consumer engagement to unparalleled levels. As visitors thronged the premises to discover Samsung’s newest products with the exciting discounts offered by Wowrudu Wasi, their feedback resonated with the notion of a transformed retail encounter.

For Mr. Shameer, an enthusiastic gamer, Samsung’s 65Q60 TV has opened up a new dimension of entertainment. “The exceptional image quality has redefined my gaming experience, taking it to new levels of immersion and excitement,” he shares with enthusiasm. With the Wowrudu promotion, Mr. Shameer found investing in Samsung to be even more rewarding, thanks to the opportunity it provided to experience gaming like never before.

Similarly, Mr. Ameen, a dedicated Samsung patron, appreciates the brand’s enduring reliability and innovation, particularly showcased in the RS63R refrigerator. “Samsung’s RS63R refrigerator embodies excellence,” he remarks. The Wowrudu Wasi promotion facilitated a seamless decision to upgrade for Mr. Ameen, who found the discounts and offers irresistible, reinforcing his trust in Samsung’s commitment to quality.

In alignment with Mr. Ameen’s sentiments, Mr. M. A. Kumarasinghe expresses utmost satisfaction with Samsung’s appliances, emphasizing the value proposition presented by the Wowrudu promotion. “The discounts offered were the perfect complement to Samsung’s superior quality,” he explains. The promotion not only made upgrading his home appliances more affordable but also ensured he could enjoy Samsung’s latest innovations without compromise.

For discerning shopper Mr. Gihan Perera, Samsung’s competitive pricing and exceptional performance across its product range have consistently proven worthwhile. “Investing in Samsung products has consistently delivered,” he asserts confidently. With Samsung Sri Lanka offering unmatched value through the Wowrudu Wasi promotion, Mr. Perera found himself accessing premium products at prices that aligned with his budget, without compromising on quality.

As Samsung Sri Lanka continues to extend its legacy of excellence, patrons like Mr. C.D.M. Amarasekara and Mr. Stanley laud Samsung’s commitment to convenience, efficiency, style, and functionality across its product range. Whether it’s the convenience of Samsung’s 10T Wash & Dry washing machine or the style and functionality of the 64R Side-by-Side refrigerator, customers find themselves drawn to Samsung’s innovative offerings.

Sharing his thoughts on revolutionizing Samsung Sri Lanka’s retail experience, Mr. SangHwa Song, Managing Director shared, “At Samsung, our mission is to enrich the lives of consumers through meaningful innovation and exceptional experiences.” Through the Wowrudu Wasi promotion, Samsung aims to deliver value and convenience to its customers, enabling them to enjoy the latest products at irresistible prices.

Through these testimonials, it becomes evident that Samsung’s Wowrudu Wasi promotion has not only reshaped the retail landscape but also redefined the standard for customer-centric excellence. With a steadfast focus on innovation, reliability, and value, Samsung continues to set the benchmark for exceptional consumer electronics. Experience firsthand how Samsung’s Wowrudu Wasi promotion is transforming the way we shop by visiting the nearest Samsung authorized distributor; Singhagiri, Singer, Damro and Softlogic.

April 1, 2024

April 2024; Colombo, Sri Lanka: Global technology services provider NCINGA has appointed Fakhruddin Ahmed as the Managing Director of Bangladesh in its latest strategic move. Fakhruddin’s impressive career spans 20 years in the ICT industry. As the former country head of Cisco, he was instrumental in establishing Cisco’s presence in Bangladesh. In addition to spearheading NCINGA’s expansion in Bangladesh, Fakhruddin will play an important role in advancing NCINGA’s growth in other South Asian countries and the Middle East.

NCINGA brings its future-oriented technology solutions suite to the Bangladesh market, backed by extensive regional experience and a partner network of leading technology vendors. The technology services provider will share their industry domain knowledge and lean technology architecture approach with local enterprises. NCINGA specialises in digitally transforming enterprises with technologies such as data and artificial intelligence (AI), multi-cloud, intelligent networking, application and automation services, cyber security, blockchain, the metaverse and sustainability solutions. The company’s fintech practice, IFINITY, delivers the digital components required to modernise and digitalise financial services. The venture capital arm, nVentures, focuses on seed funding for B2B startups, providing a further source to bolster startup initiatives in Bangladesh.

“NCINGA believes in empowering businesses and societies through its technology solutions to achieve holistic outcomes. At a pivotal time in the global economy, where an increasing number of businesses are leveraging emerging technologies to drive growth, I’m delighted that NCINGA has entered the Bangladesh market with its cutting-edge portfolio. NCINGA’s partnerships with technology leaders such as Cisco, Google, Temenos and Finastra will present many opportunities for local enterprises. I’m excited to be a part of this expansion journey,” said Fakhruddin.

“We are delighted to have a seasoned business leader like Fakhruddin at NCINGA as we continue to grow globally. NCINGA is committed to the Bangladesh market and building a pool of local talent to support the growth of Bangladesh’s digital economy,” said Imal Kalutotage, Founder and Chairman of NCINGA.

Fakhruddin’s appointment at NCINGA and the company’s expansion in the country coincide with the Government of Bangladesh’s ‘Smart Bangladesh’ initiative, which aims to digitise the country’s economy through faster adoption of emerging technologies and enable innovation. Having embarked on a digital transformation journey over a decade ago, enterprises in Bangladesh have achieved significant success in building solid technology infrastructure. The next stage is the introduction of smart services to boost efficiency and competitiveness.

March 28, 2024

In light of the recent conclusion of Broadcom‘s acquisition of VMware in the cloud computing and virtualization arena, Dialog Enterprise reaffirms its steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional services to its clientele. Through its prestigious invite-only partnership with Broadcom, Dialog Enterprise will continue to serve its customer base unfailingly as a reliable service provider in the region.

Known for its strategic partnerships and prompt undertakings, Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC., remains dedicated to empowering local enterprises with cutting-edge solutions. As such, the partnership with Broadcom promises to unlock new avenues for innovation and growth while assuring existing VMware customers and partners that their subscriptions and partnerships will remain unaffected.

“Together with Broadcom, we are poised to harness our combined strengths and deliver even greater value to our customers. As an invite-only partner, Dialog Enterprise will continue to provide unparalleled service and exciting opportunities through our collaboration with Broadcom” explained Navin Pieris, Group Chief Officer of Dialog Enterprise. “This partnership signifies an exciting step forward for Dialog Enterprise, and we look forward to the journey ahead“, he added further.

Under the new partnership with Broadcom, Dialog Enterprise offers two distinct partner models tailored to meet the diverse needs of enterprise clients. The first model, VMware by Broadcom cloud service provider solution, leverages the robust infrastructure of the locally hosted cloud platform, ensuring seamless access to cutting-edge technologies and unparalleled support. This option is ideally suited for enterprises seeking scalable and flexible cloud solutions to drive their digital transformation initiatives.
Alternatively, the reseller model provides a comprehensive suite of services designed for on-premises deployment, catering to organizations with specific infrastructure requirements. While both models offer unique advantages, VMware by Broadcom cloud service provider solution stands out as the preferred choice, offering superior scalability, agility, and innovation to propel businesses forward in today’s dynamic market landscape.
Dialog Enterprise’s commitment to providing secure and reliable solutions tailored to the needs of local enterprises is further reinforced by the stringent sovereign controls implemented within its platforms. These controls ensure that enterprise customers can confidently choose Dialog Enterprise’s sovereign cloud for their most rigorous compliance requirements. Alongside its ongoing dedication to service excellence and appreciation by Broadcom through its invite-only partnership, Dialog Enterprise is positioned as the trusted partner for businesses embarking on their digital transformation journey.

March 18, 2024

March 2024, Colombo Sri Lanka: NCINGA and Google organised an insightful session for C-suites of large Sri Lankan enterprises to discuss the benefits of using Google Cloud to run their core SAP infrastructure. The event, held at the Courtyard by Marriott on March 6, 2024, was attended by C-suite executives from Sri Lankan organisations spanning many industries as well as regional representatives from Google. Discussions at the event focused on how organisations can achieve higher ROI with speed, scale and agility while leveraging new age artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

Google Cloud is a key technology partner of NCINGA, as its implementation in solutions can contribute to increased efficiency and business flexibility when responding to market changes, reduce costs, and function as a dependable foundation for SAP innovation. The event featured three presentations by Google Cloud representatives and a generative AI use case presented by NCINGA. Srimurugan Veluswamy, Interim APAC Lead, SAP on GCP at Google, elaborated on the need for infrastructure modernisation to achieve ROI goals; Rishi Sharma, Head of Technology, SAP on Google Cloud SAARC, discussed the use of the Google SAP Cortex framework for more dynamic business insights; and Vishwas Srigowtham, Territory Manager, Google Cloud, explored the use of generative AI as a platform to elevate modern businesses. NCINGA client Lion Breweries PLC presented the success story of migrating their SAP infrastructure to Google Cloud and its many enterprise benefits during an interactive session.

Srimurugan Veluswamy stated: “NCINGA is a valuable SAP on GCP partner for us in Sri Lanka, with a great understanding of Google Cloud’s products and solutions, an extremely empathetic approach to solving clients’ problems, and most importantly, credibility in the market. At GCP, we look forward to delighting more customers in Sri Lanka this year and beyond, together with NCINGA. I’m pleased that we got an opportunity to interact with top IT and business leaders in the country and share details on Google Cloud’s capabilities.”

Isuru Ponnamperuma, VP Cloud Practice at NCINGA, said: “NCINGA’s affiliation with cloud technologies extends over a decade, which helps clients experience world class cloud solutions and services. In the past few years, we have provided cloud services across geographies, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, ASEAN and the Middle East. We’ve built, fixed and transformed cloud infrastructure. The complimentary solutions and services around network, cyber security, application modernisation and integration make NCINGA a one-stop shop when it comes to embarking on a cloud journey for any organisation.”

NCINGA architects its technology suite with present and future business considerations at its core, giving organisations greater flexibility to innovate as market conditions evolve. NCINGA’s technology services portfolio includes cyber security, multi-cloud, networking infrastructure, enterprise application services, blockchain, data and AI, the metaverse and sustainability.

March 18, 2024

SLT-MOBITEL, the National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Solutions Provider, has recently taken a leap forward in digital transformation by deploying Microsoft Productivity and Security Solutions for frontline workers, sensitive information workers and senior executives. With a focus on privacy, security, reliability, and trust, SLT-MOBITEL aims to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and fortify cyber resilience in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

In response to the escalating demands of managing infrastructure and fostering digital collaboration, SLT-MOBITEL identified the need for unified efficiency among its workforce and robust security measures. The organization decided to address these demands by increasing their existing use of Microsoft products and integrating them into a unified platform. This decision enables them to navigate compliance requirements, maintain privacy standards, and enhance competitiveness in the market. Accordingly, SLT-MOBITEL ushers in a new era of secure communication, transcending traditional barriers and empowering teams to collaborate effectively using products like Microsoft Teams.

Speaking on the deployment, R. Mayooran, Deputy General Manager – Systems, Sri Lanka Telecom PLC “Understanding the transformative power of technology, we at Sri Lanka Telecom PLC are excited to announce our adoption and deployment of Microsoft 365. This strategic move underscores our continuous commitment to drive innovation and empower our teams with best-in-class digital solutions. By leveraging the comprehensive suite of productivity tools offered by M365, we are poised to transform the way businesses operate, fostering seamless collaboration, enhancing productivity, and ensuring data security. Our partnership with Microsoft reflects our dedication to staying ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape and delivering unparalleled value with Microsoft 365 like never before.”

With the evolving landscape of remote work, SLT-MOBITEL adopted Microsoft 365 F3 and Microsoft 365 F5 Security for frontline workers. This enabled them to experience a transformative shift in its operational dynamics and empowered SLT-MOBITEL to foster a cohesive work environment across locations, enabling seamless connectivity for employees regardless of their whereabouts. This shift has remarkably benefited SLT-MOBITEL’s on-field staff, eliminating the necessity of being physically present in the office to access essential applications like emails and documents, and securely access their M365 platform. Through Microsoft 365 E3, now they can effortlessly connect from anywhere at any time with real time collaboration.

As SLT-MOBITEL continues their cloud migration journey, security remains a top priority. By deploying Microsoft 365 E5 Security and Microsoft 365 E5 for sensitive information workers and high-ranking officers, these advanced AI-driven solutions have proactively protected employees, data, and customer information. By leveraging M365 E5, SLT-MOBITEL has been able to seamlessly integrate information protection and compliance, ensuring robust data security while allowing easy access to the right people. Microsoft’s AI-powered security products enabled SLT-MOBITEL to fortify end-user devices and services, and with a single dashboard has significantly reduced SLT-MOBITEL’s response time.

Harsha Randeny, Country Manager for Microsoft Sri Lanka and Maldives expressed his enthusiasm about the adoption by SLT-MOBITEL. “It is truly impressive to witness SLT-MOBITEL, with its rich history of over 163 years, continue to embrace Microsoft Technologies and propel forward into the era of AI and technology. As, one of our long-time customers and partners, we thank SLT-MOBITEL for trusting us and showing their dedication to innovation in the telecommunications industry. Microsoft looks forward to continuing empowering SLT-MOBITEL through our technological solutions that will enable SLT-MOBITEL to harness the power of innovation and emerging technology to pave the way for growth and success.”

A notable challenge faced during discussions with SLT-MOBITEL was introducing the technology to their employees and ensuring acceptance. To address this hurdle, SLT-MOBITEL has implemented and prioritized extensive training programs in collaboration with a Microsoft partner. These efforts aim to facilitate a smoother adoption of technology and foster acceptance among staff, signaling SLT-MOBITEL’s commitment to actively embrace modern technology.

Looking ahead, SLT-MOBITEL’s focus remains on empowering its workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge for success in the evolving landscape. As SLT-MOBITEL continues to innovate solutions that prioritize customer protection, collaboration, and cloud security, Microsoft is excited to support SLT-MOBITEL in driving progress and empowering the nation while aiming to be the most trusted co-innovation partner for the telecommunications industry.

March 4, 2024

The era of mobile AI has come, and early adopters are already riding the waves of the latest innovation. To fuel the conversation, Samsung has made significant updates to the Try Galaxy app to offer Live Translate, Chat Assist, Note Assist, Photo Assist and Circle to Search with Google — so that those still on the fence can experience Galaxy AI without changing phones.

Previously tailored to iOS users, the Try Galaxy app is now available on all Android devices including Galaxy1 models for the first time. This means more users can explore the latest features of the Galaxy S24 series and One UI 6.1.

All things considered, it may be high time to give Try Galaxy… a try.

What’s New: Explore Galaxy AI Through Widgets and Tutorials

The updated Try Galaxy app simulates the experience of looking at an actual Galaxy S24 home screen. Once users are in the app, tutorials and interactive content help them navigate the latest interface.The new widget on the second page of the home screen introduces the core AI-powered features of the Galaxy S24 series and its advanced camera tools. Users can tap each item to watch short demonstration videos explaining the features and how they’re applied in daily life. Check marks appear next to the completed items so users can track their progress.

Live Translate: Communicate without language barriers using the real-time, two-way call translation feature built into the native app. Effortlessly get in touch with a ride-share driver or make a restaurant reservation in a foreign country with voice and text translations of phone calls, supported in 13 languages.
Note Assist: Take notes as usual, but now receive instant AI-generated summaries to help streamline and organize notes. Turn dense paragraphs into bullet points with headers for easy review. The feature allows for automatic formatting, spell check and translations.
Chat Assist: Refine the tone of any text message for the occasion, ranging from professional to casual. Send polished meeting agendas to the boss, and chat with international friends in Spanish. The AI built into the Samsung Keyboard can also translate messages in real-time in 13 languages2 so that users can communicate better across cultural and language barriers.
Photo Assist: Get the perfect shot with the help of Generative Edit, an AI tool that allows users to resize, reposition or even remove objects within photos. Tweak the composition of a photo in an instant with Edit Suggestion. Use the Erase Reflection tool to automatically remove unwanted shadows and light reflections.
Circle to Search with Google: With a circling gesture, search for anything displayed on screen without switching apps. When users spot something they like in a social media post, they can simply long-press the home button and draw a circle around the image to get instant and helpful search results about the coveted item. Depending on the location, generative AI-powered overviews will be provided.

In addition to the AI features, the widget sheds light on the Galaxy S24 series’ advanced camera tools. Through immersive tutorial videos shot from first-person perspective, users can learn how to take clear, bright photos at night from far away using Nightography Zoom, record steady videos of subjects moving at high speed with the Super Steady feature and shoot impressive portraits and selfies in Portrait mode.

Other Updates and Availability

While on the app, users can also check out the new Galaxy Themes or background images beyond Wallpapers, offered on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. As a bonus, three types of Art Wallpapers including graffiti and pop art are available for download.

To learn more about the Galaxy ecosystem, users can swipe through informative cards introducing features such as seamless multi-device connectivity, file-sharing capabilities and body composition data available through Samsung Health. For a quick intro to the latest foldable experience, users can watch introductory videos showcasing the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5

The Try Galaxy app currently supports 20 languages3 encompassing 120 countries and has amassed over 18 million cumulative downloads since its launch in 2022. Download the updated app by simply scanning a QR code or visit trygalaxy.com.

As Sri Lanka’s No. 1 smartphone brand, Samsung has been honored with the prestigious title of ‘People’s Youth Choice Brand of the Year’ for four consecutive years by SLIM Sri Lanka’s review of the country’s most valuable brands. With a vast customer base encompassing all age groups, Samsung’s dedication to meeting the needs of the Gen Z and Millennial segments remains unwavering.

February 29, 2024

Samsung accelerates the global expansion of mobile AI by enabling users to experience Galaxy AI on previous models

Samsung Electronics today announced the availability of Galaxy AI¹ features on more Galaxy devices through a new One UI 6.1 update engineered to further the democratization of mobile AI. The update will be available across the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 and Tab S9 series, starting to roll out from the end of March. Aligning with the recently launched Galaxy S24 series,² this update elevates the standard of users’ mobile AI experience through a hybrid approach that combines on-device and cloud-based AI.

“Our goal with Galaxy AI is not only to pioneer a new era of mobile AI but also to empower users by making AI more accessible,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “This is only the beginning of Galaxy AI, as we plan to bring the experience to over 100 million Galaxy users within 2024 and continue to innovate ways to harness the unlimited possibilities of mobile AI.”

Communication That Transcends Barriers

Even more Galaxy users will now be able to take advantage of the communication-enhancing Galaxy AI features available on AI-supported models. The features include the ability to adjust message tone and translate messages in 13 different languages using Chat Assist.³ Galaxy users can experience the power of real-time interactions through Live Translate,⁴ which provides voice and text translations for phone calls. With Interpreter, users can also engage in spontaneous conversations with locals while traveling as the split-screen feature generates text translations for live conversations.

Productivity Unparalleled

The broader integration of Galaxy AI across the Galaxy ecosystem also enables a seamless user experience in day-to-day tasks on AI-supported models, driving new levels of efficiency. Search functions are improved through Circle to Search with Google,5 which generates intuitive search results with a swift circle-motioned gesture. Life-enhancing organization features such as Note Assist6 allow users to create formats, generate summaries and translate notes, while Browsing Assist7 enables individuals to stay up to speed faster by generating comprehensive summaries of news articles. Transcript Assist can also easily transcribe meeting recordings and generate summaries and translations.

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