Samsung's new Memory app will catalog your life, so you don't have to

Samsung is developing a Memory app aimed at cataloging users' personal memories and experiences. This new application, inspired by Samsung's existing Collection app, is set to be available in multiple languages. Utilizing advanced AI technology, Memory is designed to recognize, organize, and describe various screenshots and memories, making it function similarly to a Pinterest-like Pinterest for screenshots.

Users can add themed collections of images, search through screenshots, and even find flight details from previous weeks. Unlike Google's Screenshots app, which is more than just capturing and sharing screen shots, Memory offers a comprehensive way to keep track of important moments and information.

Currently in its development phase, Memory isn't yet available for download. However, early users have reported being able to fill the app with content from any app via the Share function, save screenshots by dragging three fingers down the screen, and record voice notes by pressing the volume up and side keys simultaneously. The AI-powered app then assigns a name, description, and tags to each item, linking it back to the source app for easy retrieval.

While the author of the report finds the app's potential value questionable, especially for personal use, they acknowledge the utility of AI-generated descriptions and the ability to store even seemingly irrelevant moments.

Samsung's US phones have been lacking a comparable app to China's Collection, and Memory appears poised to fill that gap. Currently, it's unclear whether the app will be limited to specific Samsung models or if it will be available on all updated Samsung devices. The three-finger gesture required for certain features may necessitate the use of One UI 9.5. Regardless, the Memory app's potential ties to Samsung's own digital assistant, Bixby, could significantly impact its reception and uptake among users.