Samsung has kicked off its pre-reservation campaign for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, offering enticing perks like a $50 Samsung Credit, a chance to win a $5,000 Samsung Credit, and up to $1,250 in savings. However, rumors suggest the S25 Ultra might ditch Bluetooth functionality for its S Pen, potentially impacting features like Air Actions and remote control. This could disappoint some users who rely on these functionalities. The text explores the potential reasons behind this rumored change and speculates on alternative ways Samsung might enable S Pen interaction in the future.
Samsung has launched its reservation campaign for the Galaxy S25 Ultra ! You can pre-reserve a unit, which will give you a $50 Samsung Credit and qualification for a sweepstakes. The prize is a $5,000 Samsung Credit. You also get up to $1,250 additional savings with enhanced trade-ins and more!Pre-reserve your Galaxy S25+ today and get big bonuses! Reserving a unit now gives you a $50 Samsung Credit. On top of that, you'll enter into a sweepstakes with a $5,000 Samsung Credit for one winner.
But that's not all! You can also get up to $1,250 additional savings when you reserve a unit and pre-order one with enhanced trade-in credits and more!Rumors have been swirling about the upcoming Galaxy S25 series, scheduled to launch on January 22, and thanks to numerous leaks and rumors, we've got a pretty solid picture of what to expect from these flagship phones. While most of the buzz is about the expected upgrades – big or small – there's one rumored change that might leave some fans feeling a bit let down.Speculation suggests that the Galaxy S25 Ultra might ditch the Bluetooth functionality of its S Pen. This would mean it loses features like remote control for actions at a distance and air gestures for device control. A bit of a bummer for many, I know. Still, if you're looking for a flagship phone with an S Pen, the Galaxy S22 Ultra was first in the Galaxy family to have a slot to hold the stylus. Samsung first brought the S Pen to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, marking its debut outside the Note family. However, it was an optional add-on and didn't come bundled with the phone – something the Korean tech giant changed with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Since then, the S Pen has become one of the defining features of the Galaxy S Ultra models, setting them apart from other flagship phones. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, the S Pen offers extra features that non-Bluetooth styluses simply can't match. With Bluetooth, you can use the S Pen to:Air Actions are gestures that can control your phone when the S Pen is at a distance. | Image credit – PhoneArena, Taking screenshots with Smart Selectand the S Pen is a major factor, this might feel like a letdown. But if you're set on having an S Pen, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) does come with a built-in stylus, but let’s be honest – it’s not in the same league as the S Ultra models. | Image credit – PhoneArena Stylus-equipped smartphones aren't exactly everywhere. Outside of the Galaxy S Ultra models, there are only a few options, like the foldable. But (and it's a big but), the Z Fold's S Pen is an optional add-on – it's not built into the phone – and, well, it's a foldable.or the upcoming S25 Ultra when it comes to specs, features, software support, camera setup, and battery life. The Ultra models are in a whole different league, which makes sense since they cost more than three times as much as the Moto G Stylus 5G. So, if you're after a flagship experience with a stylus, your options are limited. And I'm pretty sure Samsung is well aware of this.The most optimistic scenario would be that Samsung ditched Bluetooth in favor of a more efficient connectivity standard for the S Pen. However, the leak doesn't hint at this possibility, and without confirmation from credible sources, it remains pure speculation. Another plausible reason might be that Samsung decided to cut Bluetooth functionality due to low usage among Galaxy S Ultra users. Let's face it, Samsung likely has the data on how often these features are actually used, and it probably doesn't make such decisions lightly. Now, venturing into the realm of wild speculation and wishful thinking, here's another idea – it's a long shot, but hey, anything's possible until Samsung reveals the series. What if the Bluetooth functions of the S Pen are no longer needed because Samsung has cooked up a new way to interact with the phone? Think along the lines of Huawei's hand gesture feature for taking screenshots or file transfers, as showcased with the Mate 70 series. Maybe Samsung has something similar in mind, possibly leveragingImagine flipping through presentations, controlling music, or snapping photos with just a wave. It's not entirely far-fetched – we already have palm gestures for selfies on Android. Unlikely? Maybe. But if not today, maybe someday, right
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