As we head into late February 2026, Samsung’s Galaxy AI has undergone a massive transformation, shifting from a collection of helpful tools into a sophisticated “multi-agent ecosystem.” Officially unveiled ahead of the February 25 Galaxy Unpacked event, the new iteration of Galaxy AI acts as a central orchestrator, coordinating between different specialized assistants like Google Gemini, the revamped Bixby, and the newly integrated Perplexity AI.
This system-level integration means you no longer have to hop between individual apps; instead, you can use the new wake phrase “Hey Plex” to summon Perplexity for deep-web research or reasoning tasks that are then automatically synced with your Samsung Notes, Calendar, and Reminders.
“orchestrator” model is designed to handle complex, multi-step workflows—for instance, summarizing a client call from a voice recording, cross-referencing it with your schedule, and drafting a follow-up email—all within a single, cohesive interface.
The 2026 update, debuting with the Galaxy S26 series and One UI 8.5, also introduces groundbreaking creative and privacy tools.
A new “Pixel Studio-like” camera suite allows for advanced generative editing using simple natural language prompts, such as “turn this daytime photo into a night scene” or “add a realistic UFO in the sky.”
This is powered by Samsung’s new EdgeFusion technology, which focuses on computational reconstruction rather than just hardware filters.
On the security front, the introduction of “Zero-Peeking Privacy” and a dedicated Privacy Display mode allows the AI to detect when onlookers are nearby and automatically mask sensitive content like messages or passwords.
By moving the AI processing to the OS framework level rather than keeping it siloed in apps, Samsung has achieved lower latency and a more intuitive experience that learns your routines across devices, including the Galaxy Watch and TriFold series
