Samsung has already confirmed that not all phones receiving the One UI 6.1 update will immediately receive the suite of AI features seen on the Galaxy S24. The first compatibility list confirmed by Samsung officials revealed that the new AI features will be limited to flagship devices launching in 2023.

The company said that the Galaxy S23 series (including the S23 FE), Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 will eventually have these AI features. It seems that the company has taken the first step towards preparing this version for smartphones.

The company appears to have updated the Samsung On-Device Source app on the Galaxy Store; The description of this app indicates that new AI features will use it. The app, which previously supported Bixby and speech-to-text for Samsung’s keyboard, now provides the computing power for many of the S24’s new AI features.

For example, the app includes features for translating calls in real time and transcribing voice recordings. The fact that the app is now available on older flagships like the Z Fold 5 and S23 means the One UI 6.1 update could be coming soon. It is not yet known whether Samsung will include these AI features directly in the One UI 6.1 update or release them separately.

But things are disappointing for users of the Galaxy S22 series or older Samsung flagships who want to access the new Galaxy AI features. The new Samsung On-Device Source app update is reportedly only available for specified older models, leaving the S22 series potentially inaccessible. In any case, we will continue to provide new updates on this topic as information becomes available.