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Samsung’s next-generation foldable smartphones will introduce a major leap in AI capabilities, allowing virtual assistants to automatically navigate between multiple applications to complete complex user requests. The Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8, expected to launch in July, will be the first Samsung devices to feature Google’s newly announced Gemini Intelligence technology.
This development represents a significant step forward in smartphone AI functionality, moving beyond simple voice commands to true autonomous task completion across multiple applications. The technology could fundamentally change how users interact with their devices, reducing the need for manual app switching and multi-step processes.
According to industry sources reported on January 13th, Samsung will integrate Gemini Intelligence into One UI 9, the latest version of its Android-based operating system. This marks the first commercial deployment of Google’s advanced AI multitasking capabilities in the Galaxy series.
The new Gemini Intelligence system goes far beyond existing AI assistants by enabling true multitasking across applications. Here’s how it works:
- Users can create a shopping list in a notes app and simply say “add these items to my delivery app cart”
- The AI automatically switches between the notes app and delivery app to complete the task
- Users only need to review the organized cart and proceed with payment
- The system can handle complex workflows involving multiple apps simultaneously
This capability builds on Samsung’s earlier AI developments. The company introduced basic actionable AI features with One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 series earlier this year, where AI could launch individual apps based on voice commands. One UI 9 represents a major evolution, adding sophisticated multitasking abilities that allow the AI to coordinate actions across multiple applications.
Samsung has already begun beta testing One UI 9 with Galaxy S26 users in key markets including South Korea. The beta version includes several new features:
- “Masking Tape” – enhanced pen options for the Notes app
- “Creative Studio” – integration with contacts app for easy profile card creation
- Various interface improvements and optimizations
However, the full Gemini Intelligence functionality is not yet available in the beta version and will be included only in the final release version that ships with the new foldable devices.
The timing of this launch is strategically important for Samsung as competition in the foldable smartphone market intensifies. By offering advanced AI capabilities exclusively on its premium foldable devices first, Samsung aims to differentiate its products and justify their higher price points. The technology also positions Samsung at the forefront of the AI-powered smartphone revolution that industry analysts predict will drive the next wave of mobile innovation.
A Samsung representative explained the company’s vision: “The newly introduced One UI 9 will provide advanced AI features based on next-generation Android, delivering a more efficient and personalized mobile experience.”
The success of Gemini Intelligence on Samsung’s foldable devices could influence the broader smartphone industry’s approach to AI integration. If users respond positively to the multitasking capabilities, other manufacturers will likely rush to develop similar features, potentially accelerating the adoption of more sophisticated AI assistants across all smartphone brands.
