There are several reasons why companies such as Apple, Samsung, and Google refrain from integrating AI capabilities into all their devices. Primarily, hardware limitations play a significant role. Additionally, these companies often seek to encourage customers to upgrade to their latest models, using AI as a tempting feature to entice them.

While some workarounds exist, Samsung has disabled AI functionality for unsupported devices in their latest update to the Internet Browser app. Recently, Samsung warned users against updating to version 28.0.059 of the Samsung Internet Browser, as this version removes AI capabilities on devices that the company does not officially support. Interestingly, many users on Reddit discovered a workaround that enabled Samsung’s Browsing Assist AI on these unsupported models.

This feature is designed to summarize and translate webpages and appeared to function well on devices that were not officially supported prior to the update. However, Samsung has now detected this workaround, and the recent update has disabled AI access for unsupported phones. Notably, the changelog of the app does not specifically mention this change; it only indicates general bug fixes and improvements for stability.

This lack of transparency raises questions about Samsung’s motivations for restricting access to these features. Based on community feedback, users have successfully utilized this AI capability on unsupported devices, indicating that the technology does not seem overly reliant on advanced hardware. This suggests that Samsung’s decision to limit AI access may be more about protecting their profits rather than concerns over compatibility or optimization.

While it would be advantageous for more AI features to be available on lower-end devices, it’s clear that Samsung aims to distinguish its latest and higher-end models from more affordable options. If you’re a Samsung user enjoying this AI functionality, it would be wise to refrain from updating the app to maintain access.