Samsung Galaxy Book 4 With Microsoft to Allow Using Galaxy Phones as Webcam and More

Samsung says users can also use optional features like Auto-Framing and the Background Blur.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 10 January 2024 14:30 IST

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 With Microsoft to Allow Using Galaxy Phones as Webcam and More

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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 series was launched on December 15

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 series launched with three models
Copilot can help create and send text messages from Galaxy Book 4 models
Galaxy Book 4 enables users to connect Tab S9 Ultra as an extra screen

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 series was unveiled in December 2023. The lineup consists of the Galaxy Book 4 Pro, Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360, and an Ultra model. Now, at CES 2024, Samsung announced that these models will offer improved connectivity and AI features to users. In partnership with Microsoft, Samsung will allow Galaxy Book 4 users to connect their Galaxy smartphones or tablets to the laptops to enhance select features. The company is yet to confirm the availability of these features.

In a blog post, Samsung confirmed its collaboration with Microsoft that will help integrate new AI-backed connectivity features into the Galaxy Book 4 models. With Microsoft's Copilot, Galaxy Book 4 users can connect their Galaxy smartphones to the laptops and use the handset's camera as the PC webcam. This can be used in video conferencing applications like Microsoft Teams.

Connecting a Galaxy Book 4 with a Galaxy smartphone will enable users to access a higher image quality thanks to higher resolution rear and front cameras. It is also said to bring access to additional features like Background Blur and Auto-framing. Using the Galaxy smartphone camera as a PC webcam will also allow free switching between front and back cameras with a single click to accommodate any setup.

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The new, smart connectivity features will also allow users to access all the applications of their Galaxy phones on their Galaxy Book 4 laptops. With integrated Copilot features, users can track, explore, and navigate different apps. This can allow them to create and send text messages directly from the PC. For instance, users can access a restaurant recommendation shared with them via text on the laptop, browse its location and reviews, make a reservation, and share its details with their friends from their laptop, without having to scramble through different applications on their phone.

Samsung also confirmed that Galaxy Book 4 users can connect an additional Galaxy device like the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra that can be used as an additional screen to help improve productivity. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro can be used for clear, low-latency calls on PCs. Several Galaxy products are said to be compatible with these features. The company, however, noted that the availability of these features will vary by market and device. It added that users will need a mandatory Microsoft account login to access these features.

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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro Laptop

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display size 14.00-inch

Display resolution 1800x2880 pixels

Touchscreen Yes

RAM 16GB

SSD 512GB

Graphics Intel Arc

Weight 1.23 kg

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 Laptop

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Graphics
Sound
Value for Money

Good
Beautiful 3K AMOLED display
Sturdy all-metal chassis
S-Pen support is useful
Long battery life
Decent performance

Bad
Keyboard is cramped
Inconsistent fingerprint sensor
Can get hot under heavy usage

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Display size 16.00-inch

Display resolution 1800x2880 pixels

Touchscreen Yes

RAM 16GB

OS Windows 11

SSD 512GB

Graphics Intel Arc

Weight 1.66 kg

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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra Laptop

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display size 16.00-inch

Display resolution 1800x2880 pixels

Touchscreen Yes

Graphics Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070

Weight 1.86 kg

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy Book 4, Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Series, Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Ultra, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360, Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Teams, Samsung Tab S9 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Microsoft, CES 2024

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More