However, the artificial intelligence struggles to recognize animals, rendering it unable to track pets like dogs during video editing.
How MyFanCam Operates on Galaxy AI Devices
MyFanCam functions as an AI editing tool rather than a live camera mode, according to Tom’s Guide reporting. Users can apply the feature to videos recorded as far back as 2019 on non-Samsung devices. The tool isolates a single subject within a frame, allowing creators to shift focus after recording without needing to capture the perfect shot in real time. Because the software targets only one subject at a time, users can process the same clip multiple times to isolate different people in a group.
Pro Tip: You can apply MyFanCam to older video archives shot on non-Samsung devices to breathe new life into past footage, provided the subjects in the frame are human.
Why Galaxy AI Fails to Track Pets and Animals
Testing by Tom’s Guide revealed that running action footage of energetic dogs through MyFanCam yielded no tracking results because the AI failed to register the animals. Similar limitations appeared when testing adolescent gorillas at a zoo, which also did not register with the software. Tech companies likely train these camera features primarily on human subjects, assuming users mostly want to film friends and family, according to Tom’s Guide analysis.
Did You Know? During bizarre testing scenarios, MyFanCam successfully recognized parade float characters like Pluto and Chip at Disney World, but struggled to identify Goofy.
Comparing Galaxy AI With Competing Camera Features
The limitation regarding animal tracking is not exclusive to Samsung devices. According to Tom’s Guide testing, Google’s Add Me feature similarly fails to recognize dogs as living, moving subjects that can enter and exit photos. Both instances suggest that current mobile AI models struggle with the varying shapes and sizes of animals compared to human parameters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What devices support MyFanCam?
According to Tom’s Guide, MyFanCam is available on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8.
Can MyFanCam focus on multiple people at once?
No, the feature focuses on only one subject at a time, though users can re-edit the same video multiple times to highlight different individuals.
Does MyFanCam work on videos recorded with other phones?
Yes, testing shows the AI editing tool can reframe videos recorded as far back as 2019 on non-Samsung hardware.
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