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The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung’s best phone, hands down. During the pre-order event, it is possible to get the AI-filled Galaxy flagship for only $399, as long as you trade in an eligible phone. That tempting deal includes a free pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds.
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The Galaxy S25 Ultra is technically Samsung’s best phone ever made, and it brings loads of AI features to the consumer. However, it doesn’t look incredibly different from other generations in specs and appearance. Given that, here are a couple of reasons you might want to pick one up, as well as a couple of reasons you might want to hold off on upgrading to the Galaxy S25.
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The Galaxy S25 series is officially available to pre-order through Samsung’s website and other retailers. But where can you get the best deal on one of the best Android phones available? This guide will take you through a few notable deals.
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Another AI assistant is rolling out for Android, but this one brings the promise of real-world value. The Perplexity Assistant is an AI model that can actually hail rides from Uber and perform tasks through apps on your phone.
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We know the Nothing Phone (3) is in the works, and new sketches posted by the company showcase what it might look like, though it’s a head-scratcher.
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Thanks to the Galaxy S25’s boxy design, Dbrand is no longer limited to rear panel skins and can now offer full body skins for the new Samsung phones.
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Samsung is now rolling out a promotional program called the “Galaxy Club” that allows users to buy the Galaxy S25 with the addition of small payments for the promise of any upgrade after 12 months with the device. The new plan promises a Galaxy S25 Ultra for as low as $8/month.
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When users buy any of the Galaxy S25 phones announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event, Google’s paid Gemini Advanced model will be available for free for six months.
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After Google teased work on an Android XR headset at the end of last year, we’re finally getting a little closer as Samsung took the time at Galaxy Unpacked to tease a possibly upcoming AI headset alongside the Galaxy S25 series.
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Users generally don’t feel spoiled for choice when it comes to smartphone variants, and that’s even more the case with the Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy S25 series only comes in one RAM option — 12GB.
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Samsung has been doing a lot of fine-tuning with photos and videos on the Galaxy S lineup. With the Galaxy S25, Samsung is introducing Galaxy Log, which makes use of a tried and true format for recording video.
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The Galaxy S25 has officially been announced to the public, and with it comes a promise that the phone will get at least seven years of updates and support. Samsung has not increased the amount of supported time for its newest phone, a departure from a recent trend of upping update promises.
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One of the coolest parts of the Galaxy S25 Ultra was the anti-reflective front display, thanks to Gorilla Armor. Now, Gorilla Armor 2 makes its debut on the next-generation Galaxy S25 Ultra a mere year after the first version was announced.
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Right on schedule, Samsung is ready to gear up and launch its new products, including the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. This quick guide will explain where to watch Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch event and when.
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Samsung is heavily invested in AI, and that extends to the classroom with a new interactive display that runs on Android 15 with some of the same AI features found on Samsung’s Galaxy phones.
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During an Android 15 update, some users began experiencing issues with gestures on their Pixel 8 Pro. According to Google, that bug will be seeing a fix in an upcoming update.
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The Galaxy S25 series is launching tomorrow if Samsung’s plans move forward. That means everything about the series will be known in just a few hours. Prior to that, a new leak shows off just what to expect in One UI 7 with the Galaxy S25 series thanks to surfaced promo images.
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Recent leaks have been suggesting that the Galaxy S25 series may see an increased entry price compared to years before. Contradicting those are two new rumors that suggest the European and Korean prices for the Galaxy S25 series will not increase by much.
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It really seems that there has been a shift in Android phones within the last couple of years. The underdogs are beginning to take a stand and develop devices that truly rival some of the top OEMs in the market. That sentiment rings true for the Honor Magic 7 Pro, a device I’ve come to know and appreciate over the last month.
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Samsung isn’t going easy on AI this year. The Galaxy S25 series is supposed to be filled to the brim with AI features we haven’t exactly seen yet. Some are less unfamiliar, such as Google Gemini on the Galaxy S25. A new promotional video has been leaked showcasing those AI improvements and Google Gemini in action.
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The Galaxy S25 is going to come in a few colors for each device. The less expensive Galaxy S24 and S24+ will mirror each other in choices, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra is going to come in several exclusive options. In the latest leak, we get a good look at every color (almost) in the flesh.
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The Magic 7 Pro is Honor’s newest flagship. With Android 15 via MagicOS 9.0 to boot, the phone is perfectly positioned to take on AI in the market, starting with the company’s Falcon camera system.
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The Galaxy 25 has a refined design compared to last year’s model, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra looking a bit cleaner. New high-quality official-looking renders have surfaced, showing off every detail.
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A new leak suggests that the Galaxy S25 will once again include an S Pen but will not have Bluetooth compatibility. The decision could be a cost-cutting measure, but it surely won’t be received well by some.
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