Samsung, in a striking fashion, has introduced a lesser-known app known as Galaxy Enhance-X, now armed with a plethora of AI-driven photo editing features. The unveiling of this app took me by surprise, as I stumbled upon it thanks to a subtle notification from the Galaxy Store. Intrigued by this mysterious offering, I decided to take the plunge, although trepidation lingered in the recesses of my mind.
Often, AI editing tools lean towards delivering dramatic transformations rather than offering meticulous control over the editing process. With my allegiance to Google’s Snapseed and Adobe Photoshop for my editing needs, there seemed little reason to deviate from the norm. However, curiosity beckoned me towards this uncharted territory. Upon installation, the convenience proffered by the app caught me off guard, even if the results failed to astound.
The latest iteration of Galaxy Enhance-X brings forth a noteworthy gem in the form of an image restoration tool. While similar AI-powered apps exist for upscaling old photographs plagued by color and texture loss, they often come at a cost or are marred by intrusive advertisements. Samsung’s offering, however, aims to stand out with its AI-backed image restoration prowess. Alas, the results tend to sway between hits and misses, with its AI algorithms not quite matching up to the standards set by other players in the field.
A noteworthy facet of the Galaxy Enhance-X app lies in its ability to rectify unwanted blurriness in photos, a common woe faced by smartphone photographers. The new Fix Blur feature not only sharpens faint object edges but also rectifies instances where the camera sensor misjudges the focus, resulting in blurry captures. The seamless restoration of surface details in images, without necessitating manual intervention, lends credence to the app’s efficiency.
Another intriguing facet of the app surfaces in its capacity to eliminate pesky shadows that mar the essence of a photograph. The Remove Shadows feature, though not without its peculiarities, succeeds in obliterating shadows on select objects or sides of images. Yet, challenges lurk with darker skin tones, presenting a hurdle for the tool to navigate seamlessly.
Among the arsenal of tools within the Galaxy Enhance-X app, the “Brighten” tool emerges as a nifty companion for illuminating dark photos. While not on par with Google’s Pixel phones’ Night Sight system, the tool efficiently brightens photos without compromising on sharpness or texture. The laborious manual editing processes often associated with tweaking ISO, contrast, and saturation find a reprieve in the AI-driven functionality of this tool.
In the realm of AI-powered image editing, Samsung’s Galaxy Enhance-X takes center stage, offering an array of features such as Portrait Lighting effects, HDR upscaling, and sharpening. Each tool, while not flawless in execution, demonstrates the app’s potential to breathe life into lackluster images. However, the absence of granular controls and the reliance on one-tap approaches denote a shift towards convenience over customization, a double-edged sword in the realm of photo editing.
