AI NewsWaveSamsung Launches AI-Equipped Budget Galaxy A18 LTE in Korea on the 30th
Key points
- Galaxy A18 LTE launched in Korea on the 30th
- 6.7-inch large display, 50-megapixel camera
- Supports AI features including Gemini and Circle to Search
Samsung Electronics launched the budget smartphone Galaxy A18 LTE in Korea on the 30th, equipped with a large display, AI features and a large-capacity battery. It comes in models for the three mobile carriers and an unlocked model.
IT Chosun gave the most detailed account of the specifications. According to IT Chosun, the Galaxy A18 LTE has an AI search feature and a 6.7-inch large display, and supports AI features such as Google Gemini and Circle to Search. It is equipped with a 50-megapixel camera and a 5,000mAh battery. Digital Today reported that it comes in three colors: black, silver and light blue.
Price and retailers were also reported. Chosun Biz reported in its headline that the phone is priced in the 420,000 won range, while Digital Today and EBN reported in their headlines that it is priced in the 400,000 won range. According to Korea NGO Times and EBN, it can be purchased at Samsung Store, Samsung.com, online and offline stores of the mobile carriers, and open markets. Chosun Biz reported that, at a price in the 400,000 won range, the phone carries AI features such as Gemini and Circle to Search and targets demand for practical smartphones.
Recently, news of Samsung's AI features also came out for wearables. According to AI Newspaper (인공지능신문), Samsung Electronics is introducing in Korea a feature that uses AI to analyze the frequency and severity of breathing disorders during sleep. The key point is that it advances the existing Galaxy Watch sleep apnea detection feature so that users can check their breathing during sleep at three levels. The outlet reported in its headline that the Galaxy Watch and Ring received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Glossary Circle to Search is a Google feature that lets users select an image or text of interest on the screen by circling it with a finger and search for it right away.