Galaxy Unpacked: 10 big announcements from Samsung Galaxy S24 series launch event

Samsung Electronics Co. will feature Baidu Inc.'s Ernie Bot as a key attraction of its new Galaxy S24 smartphone series in China.

Samsung's much-loved S Series smartphones have just undergone a never-before-seen transformation. Unleashing new experiences with Galaxy AI, the all-new Galaxy S24 Series of smartphones that was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, California, on January 17, 2024, are set to redefine the way you interact with your smartphone forever.

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A bunch of companies in the technology sector have been laying off some of their employees recently after quickly ramping up hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic while people spent more time and money online. Now, many of them are making job cuts to help lower costs and bolster their bottom lines. Here's some of the companies that have laid of employees of late:

Google Chrome is getting an artificial intelligence upgrade that will bring new experimental features to your browser aimed at making all work-life tasks easier. Google has been experimenting with AI technology in recent years, with the most impact being seen on its Pixel smartphones. It also recently introduced Gemini, a family of Large Language Models (LLMs) to compete with OpenAI's GPT. The California-based tech giant has also been hard at work incorporating AI technology into Google Chrome, its popular browser. Now, the AI push is gaining traction as the company has pushed out a massive Google Chrome AI update which brings experimental AI features. Know all about this latest Google Chrome update.

Now that the Galaxy S24 series is finally available to pre-order, Samsung is going to shift its focus toward its next flagship lineup--the Galaxy Z series, and this year, we do know for sure that we are going to get the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. However, a new report indicates that there could be a cheaper version of the foldable this year, as Samsung is looking to shift its strategy.

Mintrocket, the studio behind Dave the Diver, has announced its newest project, a sci-fi MOBA called Wakerunners.

In a groundbreaking move, Google has unveiled an advanced AI-powered multisearch feature in the United States, reshaping the way users engage with their mobile devices. The innovative Google AI multisearch feature is set to roll out on January 31. It caters to users of cutting-edge smartphones like the Google Pixel 8, Google Pixel 8 Pro, and the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S24 series.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Samsung on Wednesday released its latest Galaxy smartphone with new artificial intelligence features as the South Korean giant seeks to regain its spot as the world's biggest phone seller from Apple. The premium Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra -- unveiled at an event in San Jose, California -- was said to have the capability to translate foreign language phone calls and texts simultaneously. Available in 13 languages, the on-device function is powered by Samsung's own AI technology.

On the day the South Korean tech major launched its flagship smartphone series at the Unpacked product launch event in San Jose, California, it also teased a new product   - Samsung Galaxy Ring. This is its latest push into the personal and health fitness segment and here it will come face-to-face with rival Oura Ring. The Samsung Galaxy Ring will also look to take on Apple which is well established in this segment with its wearables gadgets. The new Galaxy Smart Ring packs sensors that the company believes will be enough to persuade consumers to consider it a viable gadget vis a vis the competition. 

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Apple iPhone 15: Today, Samsung launched its new Galaxy S24 series with three upgraded variants at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event in San Jose, California. The new Samsung smartphone generation has a huge number of standout features to offer especially in terms of artificial intelligence (AI). However, is it better than the Apple iPhone 15 series? Well, that's a discussion that should be done through in-depth specs comparison. To better understand the capabilities of the two smartphones by these leading tech companies, let's check out how the vanilla models, which are the Samsung Galaxy S24 and iPhone 15, differ in terms of price, chipset, camera, display, and more. This will help you understand which smartphone is best for you.

Samsung Galaxy S24 live: At the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event today, being held in San Jose, California, the South Korean tech major Samsung has launched its flagship model - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Even at first glance at its features, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has emerged as a potent contender to Apple's premier smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which has stood as one of the market's finest choices along with the Google Pixel 8 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out as the best Android phone as it boasts an incredible set of features, including a larger screen and more cameras than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both gadgets have some similar characteristics, such as a titanium frame. To help you make an informed decision about your next purchase, here's a side-by-side comparison of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.