The future of on-device AI for upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphones appears to be shaping up, with rumors suggesting a continued collaboration with Google and the next version of their AI model, Gemini Nano 2.

Currently, the Galaxy S24 series uses the first-generation Gemini Nano for on-device features. However, a fresh new rumor suggests that the Galaxy S25, which may launch in early 2025, could be the first to feature the yet-to-be-announced Gemini Nano 2.

The news stems from a report by Daum Herald Economy, a South Korean website, quoting comments made by Executive Director Cho Cheol-min of Samsung Electronics’ System LSI division.

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According to the report, Cho Cheol-min recently discussed plans for the Galaxy S25 generation at a forum.

Notably, these discussions included details about Google’s Gemini Nano 2, which Google itself hasn’t officially unveiled yet.

The report implies that Samsung is planning to partner with Google once again for the Galaxy S25 flagships in 2025.

The partnership would probably involve using the next version of Google’s large language model, Gemini Nano 2, to power the on-device AI features of the S25.

Details on how Gemini Nano 2 will improve upon its predecessor are currently under wraps. However, we can expect improvements in areas like voice recognition and image processing.

Another area of speculation is the cost of these advanced AI features. In February, there were hints from Samsung’s Mobile Experience CEO that future AI features might require a subscription fee of sorts. So the upcoming Gemini Nano 2-powered AI feature may not be entirely free.

The official launch of the Galaxy S25 series is months away. And it’s still not confirmed what improvements Google’s Gemini Nano 2 will bring in terms of on-device AI.

So while the report hints at an ongoing collaboration between the two companies, we’ll need to wait and see how this partnership unfolds in the future.

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