The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday edition that smart phones could get much smarter this year as the next wave of artificial intelligence seeps into the ubiquitous devices. An Associated Press dispatch to The Globe says that Samsung Electronics, the biggest rival to Apple and its iPhone, provided a glimpse of how smart phones are evolving during a Wednesday unveiling of the next generation of its flagship Galaxy models. The sales pitch for the Galaxy S24 lineup revolves around an array of new features powered by AI. "We will reshape the technology landscape, we will open a new chapter without barriers to unleash your potential," T.M. Roh, the president of Samsung's mobile experience division, vowed to a crowd gathered in a San Jose, Calif., arena. Besides featuring some of Samsung's own work in AI, the Galaxy S24 lineup will be packed with some of the latest advances coming out of Google. The technological improvements will also usher in a higher price for Samsung's top-of-the-line phone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which will be priced at $1,300 (U.S.), up $100 (U.S.) from last year's comparable model. The increase mirrors what Apple did with its fanciest model, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, released in September.