This is Bixby, a virtual assistant that gives you a completely new way to control your Galaxy S8 or S8+. Of course, you can use voice, text, or touch to say what you need because Bixby understands all three, but if you're lost for words, just open the camera and Bixby will search based on the image you show it. Bixby is integrated into every aspect of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and is constantly learning how you like to do things, so it can get better and better.
*Bixby recognises selected languages. Others to be supported. Bixby voice controls will soon be integrated into some of your favourite native apps.
Since Bixby understands talk, text, and touch, you can choose what suits you. You can also switch between modes whenever you need to. While Bixby understands just Korean at the moment, it will very soon be able to speak your language, including English and Chinese.
*At launch, Bixby voice controls will be integrated into some of your favourite native apps, and will understand instructions in US English, US Spanish, Korean, and Chinese.
*Bixby recognises selected languages. Others to be supported. Bixby voice controls will soon be integrated into some of your favourite native apps.
Revolutionary ways to use your phone
Bixby will change the way you use your phone, forever. Now you only need to open your camera, or use an image on your phone, to get results right away. If you'd like to know more about a product or place, want to find a restaurant nearby, or even translate a document—just call up Bixby. There’s no need to type.
*Available features may vary by country or region. Images used are for illustrative purposes only.
Focus the camera on a landmark to get handy information on the place and on where to go for dinner.
Aim the camera at the words on a document and get it translated on the spot.
Focus the camera on a landmark to get handy information on the place and on where to go for dinner.
* Feature availability of may vary by country.
Find similar images online of that adorable cat you took a photo of the other day.
No need for separate QR code-scanning apps. The camera does the work for you.
Customised to you
Bixby gives you direct access to the type of information it thinks you’ll find useful. It’s curated, and customised to you. The more you use your phone, the better results you get.
Swipe right to check the day's schedule to start off your day right.
Morning
All your reminders are just a swipe away, so you don't forget anything important.
Evening
Check the number of steps you've taken and what your friends have been up to online.
Get Bixby to remind you to water the plants when you get home or to call someone back when you get back to the office. You can also have the reminders show on the Always-on display (AOD) screen, Bixby Home, or the edge screen.
