Testing AI instant translation on Galaxy S24 Ultra in San Jose, California – Samsung Latin America Newsroom

The feature supports up to 13 languages ​​out of the box and provides translations for voice and on-screen text conversations

Whether you're in a business meeting, traveling abroad, or making a restaurant reservation, communication is essential. On January 17, when Samsung Electronics introduced its latest lineup of Galaxy products powered by Galaxy AI technology, the company also introduced a personal translator in your pocket. With simultaneous translation function Galaxy S24 UltraNow it's easier to talk on the phone with someone in another language, no matter what device you're using.

Samsung Newsroom tested the instant translation feature by calling a trendy Italian-American restaurant in downtown San Jose, California. Here's a first-hand experience of how this innovation is breaking down language barriers and changing the way users communicate.

Instant translation: Connect with people, places and cultures at any time and in any language

To make the reservation, the Samsung Korean newsroom editor first pressed the instant translation button on her Galaxy S24 Ultra and then dialed the number. When he called an employee at the restaurant, an automated message came back saying, “Hello.” This call is translated and translated simultaneously.

“Hello, how can I help you?” The restaurant manager answered on the other end of the line. The newsroom editor responded in Korean: “Hi! “I would like to make a reservation for this Thursday at 1:30 PM.” After pausing to listen to the translation, the restaurant manager asked the total number of people. The editor continued in Korean: “Six. “Can I reserve a window seat?” The instant translation feature seamlessly conveys this message to the restaurant employee in English.

▲Instant translation function on Galaxy S24 Ultra. No matter who's on the other end of the line, the Galaxy S24 Ultra's instant translation feature works with all types of phones.

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The Galaxy S24 Ultra's instant translation feature supports up to 13 languages ​​out of the box, and provides translations for on-screen voice and text conversations. It remembers the language used by each person called, and automatically configures it for future calls. Plus, it works flawlessly on all types of phones, even landlines. When the Korean editor tried it for the first time, she was surprised by the immediate disappearance of the language barrier.

On the day of the reservation, the Samsung Newsroom visited the restaurant to sit down with its CEO, Driana Cardarelli, and ask her opinion on the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s instant translation.

▲ Samsung Newsroom Captures perfect photos of your lunch with the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

“I think this is great for the service industry, especially for non-English speaking customers,” says Drianna. “I believe this will help many customers feel more comfortable contacting the restaurant with questions rather than contacting us via email or our online reservation platform.”

She saw interpretation as a valuable tool in situations where a phone call is easier than using an online platform, whether to plan an event or inquire about job opportunities. “Sometimes we have a lot of Spanish-speaking customers,” Driana explains. “It would be great if they could avoid asking to speak to someone who speaks Spanish. This way they avoid any problem: language barriers disappear.”

▲(Left) Drianna Cardarelli, general manager of the Italian-American restaurant. Samsung Newsroom explains the instant translation feature in the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Instant translation is one of the Galaxy S24 Ultra's many on-device AI features, keeping phone calls private and secure. In addition, the on-device AI handles calls quickly, even compared to the online version.

Galaxy AI expands the possibilities for Galaxy users, allowing them to connect and create in new ways. Galaxy S24 Ultra's instant translation helps break down boundaries to help everyone communicate perfectly in other languages. Stay tuned to the Samsung Newsroom for more updates on how Samsung is ushering in a new era of mobile AI.