Samsung’s Bixby Gets a One‑Stop‑Shop Hold‑up
The “I’ll be With You Soon” Message from Samsung
Everyone’s been hyped about Bixby, Samsung’s new voice‑assistant that promises to turn your phone into a selfie‑sorting wizard and a source of handy facts at the tip of your ear. But the excitement got a K‑hinged twist: the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will arrive without Bixby’s voice control feature.
That means you’ll get the same slick camera, the shiny OLED display, and all those snazzy new camera tricks, but if you try “Hey Bixby, play my workout playlist,” the phone will politely nod and say it can’t help you… until later.
What’s really happening?
- Samsung announced a full Bixby update will roll out later this Spring.
- Key Bixby enhancements—like Vision, Home, and Reminder—are slated to launch globally with the Galaxy S8’s release on 21 April.
- The voice‑command subset, Bixby Voice, will finally enjoy US users in the months to come.
Why the Google Assistant is Still in the Mix
No worries for those who want a voice companion right now: Google Assistant will still be available on the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus when they hit shelves. So you can keep asking Google for the weather, time, or a joke while waiting for Bixby to arrive.
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