S Voice
| Company type | Software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mobile software, Virtual assistant |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Defunct | 2020-06-01 |
| Fate | Discontinued, replaced by Bixby |
| Products | Intelligent personal assistant software |
| Owner | Samsung Electronics |
Overview
S Voice represents a now-discontinued intelligent personal assistant and knowledge navigator that was integrated exclusively as a native app on various Samsung Galaxy devices. These include models such as the Galaxy S III, S III Mini, S4, S4 Mini, S4 Active, S5, S5 Mini, S II Plus, Note II, Note 3, Note 4, Note 10.1, Note 8.0, Stellar, Mega, Grand, Avant, Core, Ace 3, along with the Tab 3 7.0, Tab 3 8.0, Express 2, Tab 3 10.1, and the Galaxy Camera. It was also available on other Samsung Android devices released from 2013 onward. Utilizing a natural language user interface, the application responded to user inquiries, provided suggestions, and executed commands by routing requests through various Web services.
Initially, the technology behind S Voice was derived from the personal assistant platform Vlingo. However, starting with the Galaxy S5 and subsequent models, the assistant transitioned to operate using technology from Nuance instead of Vlingo.
Functionalities
Among its features, S Voice allowed users to create calendar events, launch applications, set alarms, update social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, and assist with navigation tasks. The assistant also supported multitasking capabilities and included automatic activation functions triggered by specific conditions, such as when a vehicle’s engine started.
Additional Information
Upon first launching the application, users were presented with a disclaimer from Samsung indicating that the software was provided by an unnamed third-party entity.
With the introduction of the Galaxy S8 and S8+, Samsung unveiled Bixby as a significant evolution and replacement for S Voice on newer devices. The service officially ceased operations on June 1, 2020.
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S2 (including S2 Plus models)
- Galaxy S3 (covering S3 Mini and S3 Neo variants)
- Galaxy S4 (comprising S4 Active and S4 Mini versions)
- Galaxy S5 (including S5 Active, S5 Mini, and S5 Neo editions)
- Galaxy S6 (featuring S6 Edge and S6 Edge+ models)
- Galaxy S7 (with S7 Edge and S7 Active variants)
Galaxy Note Series
- Galaxy Note
- Galaxy Note 2
- Galaxy Note 3
- Galaxy Note 4
- Galaxy Note Edge
- Galaxy Note 5
- Galaxy Note 7 / FE
- Galaxy Note 8.0
- Galaxy Note 10.1
Galaxy A Series
- Galaxy A3 (2015, 2016, and 2017 editions)
- Galaxy A5 (models from 2015, 2016, and 2017)
- Galaxy A7 (released in 2015, 2016, and 2017)
- Galaxy A8 (versions from 2015, 2016, and 2018)
- Galaxy A9 (2016) (including the A9 Pro (2016))
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