Virtual assistants like Google Now, Alexa and Siri have got a new take by Samsung Bixby which is currently available only on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. Unlike other contenders, Bixby is somewhat Samsung introduced as one of the powerful features of the handset. Rather be like catch-all AI digitally, Samsung Bixby helps you to use your phone’s features. With its launch, users are like if Bixby really want to be Siri-beater?

Samsung’s Personal Assistant Bixby Debut in S8, Few Things to Know

Down the volume buttons is a dedicated Bixby button on which after tapping, user can access the functionality. Furthermore, it could be accessed from home screen if user swipes right.

Three types of Bixby services include Home, Vision and Reminders.

Bixby Home, will present Google Now like interface where you will find quite a lot of information in a card form, can receive updates from Twitter, Facebook,etc. but right now 3^rd party integration isn’t at its best and few services are available.

Bixby Reminders, to create a reminder is pretty much easier as you simply has to add the reminders of the things you want to get noticed of by tapping the bottom of your phone’s screen.

Bixby Vision, it could be launched while you’re using camera or are into gallery app or in Bixby Home. Once open, assortment of things could be recognizable, same like Google Goggles. Example, aim camera on a product and app will tell you about shopping suggestions from partners like Amazon.