On Thursday, Samsung launched a desktop model of its internet browser. Why hassle placing its cellular browser on Home windows? Nicely, the corporate affords a touch in describing Samsung Web as "evolving from a PC browser that waits for enter to an built-in AI platform." So, shock, shock: It's about AI.
As one would think about, Samsung Web on Home windows helps cross-platform syncing of information like bookmarks, searching historical past and autofill. The corporate says it additionally prioritizes privateness and safety, providing customary options like tracker blocking and a privateness dashboard.
However these aren't seemingly the primary causes Samsung is launching a desktop internet browser in 2025. (By the way, Samsung briefly launched Samsung Web for Home windows in 2024, earlier than pulling it from the Microsoft Retailer with out fanfare.) As an alternative, this launch seems to be about positioning it within the quickly rising panorama of AI browsers.
AI browsers have been all the fad recently. Samsung's transfer follows the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas, Microsoft's Edge Copilot Mode updates, Opera Neon's early entry and basic availability for Perplexity's Comet browser. Samsung says its cross-platform browser will advance its "imaginative and prescient for ambient AI," anticipating your wants and providing extra personalised help. If Samsung desires to be a part of that fray, it is smart for its software program to be out there on the desktop, too.
Samsung Web is offered (through a beta program) for Home windows 11 and Home windows 10 (model 1809 and up). You possibly can join on the product web page.
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