Samsung's Audio Eraser on the Galaxy S25 may potentially rank as one of its standout new features in stealth.
Samsung has made a significant stride in the world of smartphone technology with the unveiling of its new AI-powered software, Audio Eraser, at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event in January. This innovative post-production feature aims to revolutionise video editing on the Galaxy S25 and is also compatible with videos within the device's Gallery app.
The Audio Eraser software is designed to reduce or eliminate distracting background sounds in videos, proving particularly useful for saving videos that might otherwise end up in the digital trash bin. It can separate and adjust different sound elements, such as voices, music, wind, nature, crowd, and noise, offering manual adjustments for better results compared to the auto mode.
Samsung's implementation of Audio Eraser relies on on-device processing, setting it apart from Google's cloud-based approach. While Google's Pixel phones also boast a similar feature called Audio Magic Eraser, users need to navigate through multiple menus to access it, whereas Samsung users can access it with a single tap of the Galaxy AI button.
The new software generated some of the most applause at Samsung's Unpacked event among professionals who produce videos. However, it faces challenges related to awareness and discoverability, as it is not mentioned in any advertisements.
It's worth noting that Samsung ships more phones than Google, with the former sitting atop the global smartphone market at 19% as of Q3 2024, according to Counterpoint. This could potentially widen the reach of Audio Eraser compared to Google's Audio Magic Eraser, which is currently available on Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 phones.
The exact release date of Google's Audio Magic Eraser on Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 smartphones is not specified in the available information. However, the Pixel 10 series was released on August 28, 2025, with new AI-based features, suggesting that earlier models like Pixel 8 and 9 may have received updates with AI functions around that timeframe or earlier.
Despite its capabilities, Audio Eraser is not able to remove all background music when it is played loudly during recording. Additionally, the auto mode in Audio Eraser rarely turns any sound down to -100, even in simulations. However, it appears to be better at identifying and eliminating more steady droning background sounds.
In a broader context, Samsung is making its AI features more accessible by removing barriers and placing them front and center in many apps, making it easier for users to enhance their multimedia experiences.
