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Samsung launches Bixby Text Call in India: How to setup/use, supported devices
Samsung officially released the Bixby Text Call feature in India. Using this feature, Galaxy users can allow Bixby to answer and respond to incoming calls.
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Bixby’s automated voice will answer your incoming calls, then, you can simply start typing with the keyboard, and Bixby will read your messages to the caller. Once a call is over, you can look back on your conversations if needed.
Supported devices
Samsung’s Bixby Text Call is available on Fold5/Flip5, Fold4/Flip4, Fold3/Flip3, Fold2/Flip/Flip 5G/Fold 5G, S23/S23+/S23 Ultra, S22/S22+/S22 Ultra, S21/S21+/S23 Ultra, S20/S20+/S20 Ultra, A34, A54, A52s 5G, A82 5G, A53 5G, A33 5G, S20 FE, Note 20/ Note 20+, A71 5G and A51 5G.
How to set up Bixby Text Call
If your phone supports Bixby Text Call, you can enable the feature by doing the following:
- Open the Phone app, tap on More Options (the three vertical dots), and then tap on Settings.
- Tap on Bixby text call and then turn on the feature in the Bixby text call window.
- If you have not installed language package already, you will be prompted to download a language package.
- Tap Download and then click on Continue to go to the Galaxy Store where you can Install the language package.
- Once you have turned on Bixby text call, you can further edit Bixby text call settings such as language and voice. You can also add new quick responses or customize existing ones for Bixby text calls.
How to use Bixby Text Call
Note that Bixby Text call can be used only during incoming calls. Although you will not be able to hear the conversation, you can read the messages during the call. The caller will only hear an automated voice.
- Once you have turned on the feature, you can see Bixby text call when you receive a call. Tap on that. On the next screen, swipe up on the green coloured icon to initiate a Bixby text call.
- Bixby will let the caller know you are using an automated voice. Bixby will also ask the caller who they are and why they are calling.
- Once the caller begins speaking, you will see their response transcribed on the screen.
- You can reply to the caller by selecting a quick response at the bottom of the screen, or typing what you would like to say. Tap Send. Bixby will then read your response to the caller.
- If you would like to stop using Bixby text call and switch to a voice call instead, tap Voice call at the top of the screen.
- Tap End call at the top of the screen to end the call.
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According to CTEE, Google Pixel 9’s 3nm Tensor G5 has already been ordered to TSMC. However, the upcoming Tensor G4 is being fabricated on Samsung Foundry’s 4nm process. As the chip is ordered, Google may have finalized the design of the Tensor G5.
Samsung Foundry is facing yield issues with its 3nm process technology. It was reported that the 3nm yield is just 20%, which is not adequate for greenlit mass production. It is also harming Samsung’s Exynos plans, with Galaxy S25 reportedly using MediaTek’s SoC.
Thanks to the 3nm process, Google’s future flagships will offer massive performance and power efficiency improvements. Meanwhile, time will tell whether the Pixel maker has chosen TSMC’s N3E (second-generation 3nm) or N3P (third-generation 3nm) process.
Qualcomm has already switched to TSMC due to overheating and performance issues in Snapdragon chips. Not only mobile chipmakers, but big giants like Nvidia, have also ditched Samsung. This would further widen the gap between TSMC and Samsung Foundry.
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According to the info, July 2024 Android System Update will let users send new apps for full threat analysis. Android’s install-time protection is powered by Google Play Protect, which is getting improved with the July release.
The change will be applied with Google Play Store v41.7, which apparently released yesterday. Compatible smartphones may start getting the updated Play Store version through the background installation method shortly.
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Samsung apparently used M13 OLED in its Galaxy S24 series this year. However, the upgraded M14 panels will be brighter and more power-efficient than the current products. With advanced M14 OLED, Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and Google’s Pixel 9 would outshine the S24 Ultra.
Google will introduce the Pixel 9 series in August this year. Samsung will hold its next Unpacked event in July to unveil new foldable phones. Apple, on the other hand, is expected to introduce the iPhone 16 series in its usual timeframe – September.
Samsung’s foldable phones may not feature the M14 screens. OLEDs supplied by Samsung Display are evaluated by their material set rating. The higher the material set, the higher brightness the panel will bring and offer enhanced power efficiency.
Last year’s Google flagships debuted the M13 OLED display, followed by the Galaxy S24 series. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro introduce Actua and Super Actua display tech. It offered higher brightness and power efficiency over previous Pixel smartphones.
Apple is the biggest client of Samsung Display. The company has been in discussion with the Korean display maker for its upcoming iPhone models. It recently approved the panel prototypes supplied by Samsung, which entered mass production last month.
Following this display upgrade, Samsung Mobile may also utilize it in the next year’s Galaxy S flagships. Previous rumors also claimed that the company would bring advanced display to Ultra and Plus variants. However, further details are yet to be known.