Signal Smartphone makers ship on-device AI chips and features

Summary

The report lists concrete examples of on-device AI in current and upcoming devices. Samsung Electronics plans to provide real-time translation and generative AI features through the Exynos 2600 in the Galaxy S26. Apple's iPhone uses its Neural Engine to process photos, Siri voice commands and keyboard autocomplete on the device, offering privacy protection and fast responses. Google's Pixel uses its Tensor chip to handle simple tasks such as noise removal locally while linking more demanding generative work to the cloud. Smart glasses are also moving beyond simple augmented reality to offer real-time AI assistants and translation services.