Samsung abandons the Bluetooth features of the S Pen with the Galaxy S25 Ultra
◾ Samsung plans to cancel Bluetooth support in the new S Pen
◾ The decision aims to improve battery life and reduce production costs
◾ Users will lose remote control and air gesture features
New leaks revealed fundamental changes in the S Pen stylus accompanying the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra. According to retailer listings, Samsung is moving to remove Bluetooth functionality from the stylus in a move aimed at improving battery efficiency and rationalizing production costs.
Impact of changes on user experience
Removing Bluetooth support will result in the loss of several functions that users relied on, such as remote camera control and navigation between system interfaces. Missing features include:
- Take photos remotely with the push of a button
- Switch between front and rear cameras with two taps
- Control shooting modes via gestures
- Quick navigation functions in the system
Decision motives
The leaks identified two main reasons behind this change:
- Limited use of S Pen's Bluetooth features by users
- Improved battery life by approximately 15 minutes when not using Bluetooth
Alternative proposals
Analysts believe that Samsung may benefit better from turning the S Pen into an optional external accessory, similar to what it did with the Galaxy S21 Ultra. This approach would:
- Provide additional internal space for the battery
- Allowing the development of new camera solutions
- Giving users the freedom to choose whether to purchase a pen according to their needs
Samsung is expected to officially reveal these changes during Unpacked event scheduled for January 22, 2025.
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