Samsung Bixby is a virtual assistant developed by Samsung Electronics. It is designed to provide users with a voice-controlled interface to interact with their Samsung devices and perform various tasks. Bixby is equipped with natural language processing capabilities, allowing it to understand and respond to user commands and queries. It can perform a range of functions, such as setting reminders, searching for information, controlling smart home devices, and even executing complex multi-step tasks. Bixby is integrated into various Samsung products, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and smart TVs, enabling seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience across devices. Samsung has recently introduced an update for Bixby with the aim of enhancing its functionality and intelligence.
The new update brings Child Accounts & Voice Wake-up features
The latest update, version 3.3.15.18, is relatively lightweight at just under 63MB. According to Samsung, users can now accomplish more with Bixby thanks to this update, as the voice assistant is now capable of recommending useful settings for a wider range of commands, making interactions more efficient than before.
In addition to improving responsiveness, Samsung has made specific adjustments to the child accounts feature, which was initially introduced earlier this year. With Bixby version 3.3.15.18, users with child accounts can request parental verification when accessing Bixby services, as well as require additional permissions for third-party sharing. Although the child accounts feature is currently available in the USA and South Korea, Samsung has assured users that it will gradually expand support to more countries in the future.
Moreover, the latest Bixby update introduces a convenient feature that allows users to activate voice wake-up even when the “Wake up when sound is playing” option is disabled. This means that users can now activate voice wake-up when a ringtone, alarm, or Bixby TTS (Text-To-Speech) is playing. To enable this feature, users can navigate to the Bixby Settings menu and turn on the “Wake up when media is playing” option.
For Samsung Galaxy device users who wish to access the new capabilities of the Assistant, the latest version can be downloaded from the Galaxy Store. Stay tuned for further updates and improvements as Samsung continues to refine Bixby’s functionality and expand its availability to more users around the world.
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