On Thursday, Samsung launched a desktop model of its internet browser. Why hassle placing its cell browser on Windows? Well, the corporate gives a touch in describing Samsung Internet 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 Internet on Windows helps cross-platform syncing of information like bookmarks, searching historical past and autofill. The firm says it additionally prioritizes privateness and safety, providing normal options like tracker blocking and a privateness dashboard.
But these aren’t seemingly the primary causes Samsung is launching a desktop internet browser in 2025. (Incidentally, Samsung briefly launched Samsung Internet for Windows in 2024, earlier than pulling it from the Microsoft Store with out fanfare.) Instead, this launch seems to be about positioning it within the quickly rising panorama of AI browsers.
AI browsers have been all the fad currently. Samsung’s transfer follows the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas, Microsoft’s Edge Copilot Mode updates, Opera Neon’s early entry and normal 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 customized help. If Samsung desires to be a part of that fray, it is sensible for its software program to be obtainable on the desktop, too.
Samsung Internet is accessible (by way of a beta program) for Windows 11 and Windows 10 (model 1809 and up). You can join on the product web page.
