Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 series, set to debut in two weeks, has been making waves with leaks and speculations. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, a standout in the lineup, will feature rounded corners and a built-in S Pen. However, recent reports suggest a controversial change: the S Pen will no longer include Bluetooth functionality, eliminating key features.
What’s Changing?
According to leakster Ishan Agarwal, who cited retail insiders, the removal of Bluetooth will mean the end of Air Actions, a feature that allowed users to control their phones with S Pen gestures.
The upcoming Samsung S25 Series are confirmed to have Qi2 magsafe charging support BUT,
As we know that the S25 Ultra will feature a S-Pen & due to the magnets, the stylus won't work properly..👀
You can see in this video how magnets interfere in the working of S-Pen on the… pic.twitter.com/tdsJ6uERn0
— Shivank Tiwari (@shivankGeeky) January 8, 2025Features Affected by This Change:
- Photo Controls: A single press for taking photos and a double press for switching cameras will no longer be available.
- Air Actions: Tasks like switching apps (Back, Home, Recent) or using Smart Select by waving the S Pen like a magic wand will be removed.
These remote control features have been a staple across Samsung’s flagship devices, including the Galaxy Tab S7 to S10, the Note series, Galaxy Z Fold6, and Galaxy S phones since 2021.
Why Is Samsung Dropping Bluetooth?
Samsung has not officially commented on this decision, but industry speculation suggests it could be tied to the redesign of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The rounded corners make room for a slightly smaller S Pen, which may have influenced this feature reduction.
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Potential Impact on Users
Removing Bluetooth features could disappoint some Galaxy Ultra users who rely on the S Pen’s advanced functionality, possibly discouraging upgrades to the S25 series. That said, Samsung likely has data on how frequently these features are used and may justify the change as part of broader design enhancements.
For more insights, check out Ishan Agarwal’s tweet on the subject:
Exclusive: S Pen on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will no longer feature Bluetooth according to retail sources!
Which means you will lose certain features like gestures & remote control.
How do you feel about this downgrade? #GalaxyS25Ultra pic.twitter.com/ASDKB06nsx
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) January 10, 2025With the official reveal just around the corner, fans eagerly await Samsung’s explanation for this decision and any new features the Galaxy S25 Ultra might bring to offset the loss.