Samsung is reportedly working on a feature that will allow customers to use Galaxy AI — the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) software that launched earlier this year — to control various settings on their smartphones instead of using the settings menu. The company’s built-in software, such as keyboard and camera apps, can also be optimized with AI, according to the report, which suggests the South Korean tech firm is looking to deliver more than just the generative AI features currently available on its phones.

According to a report by ETNews (in Korean), citing information on the ICT portal of the National IT Industry Development Agency (NIPA), Samsung is exploring the possibility of using an artificial intelligence feature that will allow users to use their Galaxy smartphones “without having to open the settings menu.” .”

Samsung users can already control some settings on their phones by giving voice commands to Google Assistant (or Bixby), but the publication suggests that the company intends to use artificial intelligence to analyze usage patterns as part of its strategy, which it has not done. far.

The South Korean tech conglomerate is also reportedly considering using AI in important “touch points” on its smartphones, such as the camera or keyboard. This is expected to allow these apps to predict what users are looking for, thus improving their functionality.

It’s currently unclear whether Samsung’s AI-powered settings controls will help users control system-level settings, or whether they’ll be able to control features in the company’s apps. It’s also highly unlikely that the Settings app will be replaced by AI-powered controls, but the ability to control some features via voice control could be a welcome upgrade.

Samsung also offers advanced customization and automation features through Good Lock software plug-ins, which are available in several countries, including India. However, these features cannot currently be controlled via the Bixby assistant, so it remains to be seen whether the rumored AI controls will allow users to turn the Good Lock features on or off.