Samsung announced the evolution of Bixby, which now functions as a conversational agent integrated into the system. The new feature arrives through the One UI 8.5 beta program and allows users of Galaxy devices to control device settings in a more intuitive way. The assistant understands natural language to perform actions without the need for exact commands or manual navigation through menus.
Users can describe what they want in everyday phrases. Bixby analyzes the context and applies relevant adjustments. Além Furthermore, the assistant accesses updated information from the open web directly in the interface, without redirecting to external browsers or applications.
The update is part of the company’s strategy to make artificial intelligence more accessible. Desde launching the first AI-focused smartphone in 2024, the Samsung has enhanced features to reduce friction in daily use.
Intuitive device control
The new Bixby identifies user intent and executes commands without requiring precise knowledge of configuration names.
For example, when saying that you don’t want the screen to go off while looking at the device, the assistant activates the option to keep the screen on while looking.
This approach reduces the time spent searching for specific adjustments.
Context-based solutions
The assistant examines the current state of the device to offer accurate suggestions.
If the user questions why the screen stays on in their pocket, Bixby can recommend and activate accidental touch protection.
The feature prevents repeated attempts and improves the overall experience.
Integration with real-time search
Bixby queries open web sources to provide up-to-date answers.
When requesting hotels in a city with specific features, such as a children’s pool, the wizard displays results directly for quick comparison.
This expands the scope of the assistant beyond the device’s internal functions.
Initial beta availability
The updated version is released in the One UI 8.5 beta program in select markets.
Countries such as Alemanha, Índia, Coreia of Sul, Polônia, Reino Unido and
Expansion to other regions is planned for the coming months.
Supported languages
The wizard recognizes English in variants of Reino Unido, Estados Unidos, and Índia.
Other languages include França French, Alemanha German, Itália Italian, Japão Japanese, Coreia Sul Korean, China Mandarin Chinese,
Performance varies depending on accent, voice volume and environmental conditions.
Evolution with Galaxy AI
The update reinforces integration with artificial intelligence resources from the Galaxy line.
The focus is on making interactions more natural and device control more fluid.
Samsung highlights that the redesign of Bixby aims at accessibility for a greater number of users.
Requirements for use
Beta participants need an active Samsung account and mobile or Wi-Fi data connection.
Functions may vary depending on the country, region and language configured on the device.
The company informs that not all accents or regional expressions are recognized perfectly at the moment.
Samsung continues to invest in improvements to the virtual assistant. The Bixby now combines local device control with external search capabilities. Usuários in beta are already testing the changes and report greater practicality in everyday life.
Expected future expansion
The stable version of One UI 8.5 should incorporate these improvements soon.
Supported devices include Galaxy models participating in the beta program.
The company did not detail the complete list of devices, but the update should reach recent smartphones and tablets.