Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 Ultra is in full swing. It will be launched on January 22 at the Unpacked event. But can its S Pen lose some features? Know the latest updates and new possibilities related to it.
Ahead of the launch of Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone Galaxy S25 Ultra, there are many discussions going on. Among these, its S Pen is attracting the most attention. While the S Pen is the identity of Samsung’s Ultra models, this time there are some rumors that can surprise users about it.
According to famous leaker Ishan Agarwal, this time Bluetooth connectivity may be removed from the S Pen of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This means that the “Air Actions” feature, which allows the S Pen to act like a magic wand without coming into direct contact with the smartphone, may possibly disappear.
What is the Air Actions feature?
Using Air Actions, you can change photo modes, adjust zoom, take photos and even pause or play music with the gestures of the S Pen, without touching the screen.
Will UWB become an alternative to Bluetooth?
However, another possibility is that Samsung may use Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology instead of Bluetooth. This technology can not only handle the gestures of the S Pen, but is also capable of tracking its location, which you can find through the SmartThings Find feature. Using UWB technology could be a progressive step, but no concrete information has been revealed about this yet.
What does history say?
The S Pen of the Galaxy S24 Ultra gained a lot of popularity among users, especially due to features like Air Actions. If Samsung removes Bluetooth connectivity this time, it could be a big blow to users.
What will be the impact for users?
- The absence of Air Actions may disappoint those who consider the S Pen a magical device.
- The use of UWB is technologically advanced, but this feature may not be as seamless as Air Actions.
- Samsung will also have to consider changing the price of the S Pen.
What do technical analysts say?
Experts believe that Samsung may take such a step to reduce the battery life and cost of the S Pen. However, this move may have a mixed effect for Galaxy Ultra fans.
Our opinion:
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra may be a great smartphone, but the changes related to the S Pen may take it a little away from the expectations of the users. If new technology like UWB is included in it, it can take the user experience to new heights.
It will be clear what changes Samsung has made regarding the S Pen only after the official announcement of the Galaxy S25 Ultra at the Unpacked event on January 22. Until then, there is a lot of discussion among fans and tech experts about how this change will affect Samsung’s smartphone strategy.
