AI-driven devices make their presence felt in 2024

It has been an exciting year for consumer electronics, especially devices that are powered by AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and chips.

Several flagship models of smartphones driven by AI were released in 2024 while several new models of notebook computers driven by AI chips and features also came to the market in 2024.

In 2023, people needed to use Web-based AI functions provided by OpenAI or Google, but in 2024 leading smartphones provided AI functions with their flagship smartphones.

With AI functions, flagship smartphones in 2024 became even more powerful and intelligent with AI-powered features like advanced camera systems, personalised user experiences, and seamless integration with other smart devices.

The AI features in the flagship smartphones allowed consumers to conveniently improve their snapshots or even add props or items or remove unwanted things or people from their photos with ease, among other things.

The AI features also allow them to compose messages or summarise content for them.

Such AI-driven phones include Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro.

2024 also saw leading computer chip manufacturing, such as AMD and Intel release their new models with AI capabilities for leading notebook computer makers to adopt and add AI features to their new flagship notebook computers.

With AI chips and features, these notebook computers allow users to use the chips to power several AI functions right from their computers without the need to go online to use the AI power of servers of OpenAI or Google.

The best AI laptops for 2024 include Asus Zenbook S 14, Dell XPS13, Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6, HP EliteBook Ultra and MacBook Air M3.

For example, Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) offers a great balance of performance, battery life, and a stunning OLED display. It's a versatile option for various tasks, including AI-powered applications.

Dell XPS13 comes in two versions: one with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor and another with an Intel Core processor. Both versions offer impressive performance and long battery life, making them excellent choices for AI-driven tasks.
HP EliteBook is designed for business professionals, offering a sleek design, powerful performance, and enhanced security features. It's also equipped with AI capabilities to boost productivity.

MacBook Air M3 offers impressive performance and long battery life, making it suitable for various AI-powered tasks.
Year 2024 also saw foldable smartphones and tablets gaining popularity, offering a unique and flexible form factor that combines the portability of a phone with the productivity of a tablet.

The popular top models of foldable smartphones released in 2024 included Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Google Pixel Fold and Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design.

Galaxy Fold 5 comes in a sleek and premium design with a thinner and lighter form factor compared to its predecessor. The hinge mechanism is improved for a smoother folding experience.
It has a large, immersive 7.6-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that offers a tablet-like experience when opened. The cover screen is also larger and more functional.

Google Pixel Fold is a premium foldable design with a unique hinge mechanism that allows for a crease-free folding experience. The device is relatively compact when folded. It uses a large, high-resolution foldable display, offering a seamless viewing experience. The cover screen is also functional for quick tasks.

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate design is the first triple-screen foldable phone in the market. It offers a 10.2-inch display when fully unfolded into a tablet-like landscape configuration. It also has a two-screen mode, and normal smartphone-size capabilities.
With improving AI capabilities provided with smart devices, AI is projected to continue a leading tech trend for 2025, including Agentic AI and Generative AI trends.

In the Agentic AI trend, autonomous AI systems in top smartphones or tablets can help users plan and take actions to achieve goals set by the users. These AI agents can assist, offload, and augment human work.

And Generative AI capabilities will remain a trend or a must for flagship smartphones and devices to enhance creativity and productivity of the users.