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Launch Announcement - Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 series featuring Google's Project Astra at the Unpacked 2025 event.
Project Astra Overview - Project Astra leverages the phone camera or camera-equipped glasses to analyze the surroundings and provide personalized insights.
Part of Gemini 2.0 - Project Astra is integrated into Google’s Gemini 2.0, announced during the 2024 Google I/O.
Expansion of Trusted Tester Program - Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis shared that the trusted tester program for Project Astra is expanding, focusing on a universal AI assistant prototype.
New Features Introduced - Users can now utilize screen sharing and live video streaming via the Gemini app on Android and Galaxy S25.
Real-World Applications - Users can ask Gemini practical questions, such as clothing size fit or cooking techniques, enhancing everyday tasks.
Future of AI - Hassabis emphasized the collaboration with Samsung for developing AI capabilities in new formats, including glasses and headsets.
Privacy Considerations - While Project Astra shows promise, there are privacy concerns due to camera usage; Google implements tools to help prevent accidental sharing of personal data.
Additional AI Features in Galaxy S25 - The Galaxy S25 will include AI Select, which suggests actions based on screen content, and a photo gallery app that supports conversational queries.
Availability - The Galaxy S25 is currently available for preorder and will be shipped starting February 7.