The upcoming One UI 7.0 promises significant improvements in design, features, and performance. Notably, it introduces enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities, particularly for the next generation of Galaxy devices. Among these enhancements is a new feature capable of suggesting replies directly within WhatsApp.
Galaxy AI Suggested Replies for WhatsApp
While the initial Galaxy AI unveiling highlighted many features, one that remained under wraps until recently is the “Suggested Replies” feature, now spotted in One UI 7.0.
This feature employs generative AI to provide context-aware reply suggestions within chat and text messaging applications when using the Samsung Keyboard. It extends its functionality to third-party apps like WhatsApp, in addition to standard SMS messaging. By default, this feature is disabled, but it can be easily activated.
Enabling Galaxy AI Suggested Replies
Step 1: Open the Settings app.
Step 2: Navigate to Advanced features.
Step 3: Select Labs.
Step 4: Tap Suggested replies.
Step 5: Activate the toggle.
Using Suggested Replies
When engaged in a conversation within a messaging app and utilizing the Samsung Keyboard, a selection of suggested replies will appear as interactive chips above the keyboard. You can explore these suggestions by swiping horizontally. Upon selecting a suggestion, it will populate the text input field, allowing you to review and edit the message before sending.
It’s worth noting that the functionality may vary across different messaging applications, contingent on app developers providing conversational data to Android System Intelligence on the device. The processing of this data occurs locally, without transmitting information to external servers, ensuring user privacy. It remains unclear whether Google’s Gemini Nano or Samsung’s proprietary AI models handle the data processing.
This new “Suggested Replies” feature offers improved contextual awareness compared to the existing “Suggested Replies” feature in One UI 6.1.1 and One UI Watch 6, which relies on notification data. The enhanced access to ongoing conversations promises more relevant and accurate suggestions.
Utilizing Writing Assist with Any Keyboard
Furthermore, Galaxy AI’s Writing Assist feature, which helps refine the tone and style of your writing, has been expanded in One UI 7.0. Previously limited to the Samsung Keyboard, it now functions universally across all keyboards and applications.
With its context-aware suggestions and on-device processing, this Galaxy AI feature offers a convenient and privacy-conscious way to streamline your messaging experience in WhatsApp and other apps.