Updated
Updated · Android Police · Aug 16
Samsung Galaxy Owners Should Enable 5 AI Features, Including On-Device Notification Highlights
Updated
Updated · Android Police · Aug 16

Samsung Galaxy Owners Should Enable 5 AI Features, Including On-Device Notification Highlights

3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Aug 16

Summary

  • Five Galaxy AI tools stand out as worth turning on now: Now Brief, Call Assist, Health Assist, Writing Assist and Notification highlights.
  • Notification highlights is the newest of the group, arriving for some older devices in a June 2026 update after debuting on the Galaxy S26, and Samsung says its summaries can run on-device for privacy.
  • Call Assist tackles spam by screening callers with AI, showing a live transcript and letting users jump in or send typed replies, while Writing Assist mainly helps with quick grammar fixes and suggested responses.
  • Now Brief has expanded well beyond its early basic cards, adding support for items such as Samsung Health, smart-home updates, tasks and parking reminders, with more customization expected in a future update.
  • The recommendation reflects a broader shift in sentiment around Galaxy AI: features once seen as gimmicks have become more useful in daily workflows, even as some tools remain optional and accuracy varies in areas like health guidance.

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