The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has seen a controversial revision to its S Pen functionality, notably removing features like motion gestures and remote camera control. Despite this, the phone retains a high price point of $1,299.99. Many users have valued the convenience of controlling photography remotely with the S Pen, a feature that Samsung has replaced with alternatives deemed less convenient. The company indicates that the omission is aimed at cutting costs, despite consistent pricing, and is focusing on promoting its new Galaxy AI software capabilities to justify the changes.
Samsung removed the S Pen's motion gestures and remote camera shutter function on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, marking it a step back in smartphone capabilities.
The starting price of the S25 Ultra remains unchanged at $1,299.99, despite the removal of features that could have justified a lower cost.
While Samsung replaced removed S Pen features with alternatives like palm gestures and a Galaxy Watch, users may find them less convenient for candid photography.
Samsung hopes its new Galaxy AI software capabilities will foster customer adoption, offsetting some critiques about the less versatile S Pen.
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