Final yr, Samsung launched a function referred to as “Textual content Name” for Bixby with One UI 5, which basically transforms voice calls into written textual content and vice versa. It was initially obtainable in Korean, however now the corporate has launched assist for the function in (US) English. The function lets customers reply calls by typing a message that Bixby will then learn out loud to the caller. It could possibly additionally transcribe what the caller says, making it a reasonably useful gizmo for these arduous of listening to or for anybody taking a name in a loud atmosphere. 

Whereas Bixby has a number of voice choices, Samsung is giving customers the aptitude to personalize the voice it makes use of to reply calls. They’ll use the brand new Bixby Customized Voice Creator to report just a few sentences, permitting the assistant to investigate their voice and tone after which use synthetic intelligence to imitate what they sound like. In the mean time, although, each options include limitations: Voice creator is barely obtainable in Korean on the Galaxy S23 sequence. In the meantime, Textual content Name as a complete can solely be accessed on Galaxy S23 units, the Z Fold 4 and the Z Flip 4.

Along with English assist for Textual content Name, Samsung has additionally rolled out the aptitude to customise Bixby’s wake phrase into regardless of the person needs. The assistant can now additionally play music that matches no matter exercise is enjoying on Samsung Well being and save schedules on the Calendar app. Lastly, Samsung has expanded the issues it may possibly do offline, together with setting timers, taking screenshots and switching on the flashlight.