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No S-Pen Bluetooth Connectivity

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ButtaBean_420
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Galaxy S25
Samsung this was definitely a deal breaker for me as I use Air Actions every day I was going to upgrade but I'm now sticking with my S24 Ultra I mean seriously Air Actions was the main selling point of the S-Pen 
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ToxicAmit
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Galaxy S25
And don't forget about satellite connectivity...it's not a good idea to upgrade because there is none.....we will get UI 7 soon and there would be not much difference if you have recent galaxy phone
ButtaBean_420
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This would be a carrier option as even the S24 has satellite connectivity TMobile is running a Beta now
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graydi66y
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Galaxy S25
Thats the carriers. The tech is already in the 24u.
VictorHram
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Galaxy S25
No satellite again. Att may have service available in another year. I will not be upgrading to the s25 ultra. What BS
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TipsyTrex
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The removal of the Bluetooth functions from the S-pen, predicated on the claim that data (that we will not be shown) shows that users don't use it very much. Let us ignore that you chose to remove the remote shutter functionality only 6 months after launching a new product that can do remote shutter functionality, and assume that this alleged research is real.

So you removed it...to what benefit?

The battery isn't bigger. The price isn't lower. The cost saving didn't get us more ram, a higher starting storage spec. Three of the four cameras aren't upgraded and the one upgrade was at least two years overdue. The redesign certainly isnt exciting enough to justify loss of functionality. 

I love samsung products. I have gone to bat for you many times, and I have no plans as of right now to move out of the ecosystem. However, this is indefensible penny pinching at the cost of user experience and brand identity. 

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userRqWvseD7HT
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We're all really disappointed, without a doubt the s25 ultra is a downgrade
insane6
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downgrade is a crazy statement. that cpu is 40% faster that alone is my reason for upgrading.
Rifleman56
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Not for me. My S24 Ultra is fast too.
Fadi1985
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Don't believe the numbers. I tried it same speed, as the S24 ultra I didn't notice any difference, and the S24 ultra looks more luxurious. With a boxy design
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Robin621k
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Wireless charging and accessories, the spen would have dead spots on the screen because of Bluetooth. Now that the coil with a case supports 25w wireless charging, those of us who don't give a hoot about wireless charging get shafted.