In summary:
- Samsung is teasing AI-powered image editing features for the Galaxy S26 series, similar to Google’s Pixel Studio functionality.
- Tech Advisor reports users will be able to remove objects, add elements, and create stickers using natural language prompts directly within the Camera app.
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to include additional AI-boosted low-light video capabilities, with the official announcement scheduled for February 25.
Samsung has been teasing the Galaxy S26 features recently, and the latest, a new AI-powered image editing suite, is reminding us of Google’s Pixel Studio.
The company will announce its new Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone line-up on 25 February, and it seems AI-driven camera features will be a major focus.
In a recent series of teaser videos posted to the official Samsung US YouTube account, Samsung has highlighted the Galaxy S26’s ability to make snappy image edits within the stock Camera app using natural language prompts.
In the examples provided, you can request that an unsightly bite be removed from a tempting-looking cupcake via a simple request. The missing cake will reappear as if by magic.
You’ll also be able to add objects and other visual elements by sketching them in. The example here is a flying saucer added over a picture of a cow.
Another example is turning a picture of a dog into a series of themed stickers.
We’ll need to go hands-on with Samsung’s implementation to make an accurate judgement, but it all sounds distinctly like Google’s Pixel Studio feature for its Pixel Phones.
They also offer a range of AI-powered editing tools right in the camera app, meaning you don’t need to stray into separate editing apps (or read a lengthy manual) to make sweeping edits to your photos.
Not all of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 teaser videos have been well-received. Earlier this week, it posted a snippet highlighting the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s ability to boost low-light video brightness using AI.
However, it was noted that the footage was itself generated with AI, prompting something of a backlash.
We’re not expecting huge hardware changes from the range this year, but the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is promising to be the most interesting phone of the three. Samsung has previewed a bold new privacy screen feature, which will allow you to block shoulder-peepers from seeing specific elements of the screen.
We’ll find out everything for sure at Galaxy Unpacked on 25 February.
Author: Jon Mundy, Contributor, Tech Advisor
Jon is a freelance journalist who got his start covering mobile games at the dawn of the App Store. He has since covered everything from smart home tech and laptops to food and culture, but always seems to return to his fascination with smartphones.