While Apple is working with OpenAI and ChatGPT, Samsung seems to be working with Google and its Gemini AI model.

The latest rumor suggests that a one-year subscription to Gemini Advanced will come with every purchase of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — a nice bonus if you want Gemini’s more sophisticated features. Those who buy the S25+ will get six months of Gemini Advanced, while anyone who buys an S25 phone can get a three-month trial.

And with the launch of the S25 Ultra upon us, the S24 Ultra deals are dropping.

Right now you can save £350 on the Galaxy S24 Ultra – a big phone with a giant screen that’s perfect for getting work done. The S-Pen pops out of a pocket in the frame, allowing you to stay productive with note-taking, while Galaxy AI features mean you can instantly turn meetings with dozens of speakers into neatly formatted minutes.

The Samsung XR headset seems to be Samsung’s answer to the Apple Vision Pro. The headset is expected to combine augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in one device.

While details are still a bit scarce, the leak suggests that Samsung is working closely with Qualcomm and Google to develop the headset, but I’m hoping it won’t be as expensive as the Vision Pro.

It is unlikely. Samsung usually reserves all of its wearables for its Galaxy Unpacked summer event in July and August. So if you’re hoping for a new smartwatch or headphones, you’ll have to wait until then.

I also don’t expect to see a foldable phone at this event. Samsung is also saving them for its summer Unpacked event.

Now, it’s the battery rumor that I’m most curious about. The S25 series could have a MagSafe-like feature.

On December 9, a leaker at X claimed that all three S25 models will support Qi2 wireless charging. For those who don’t know, Qi2 uses magnets to perfectly align accessories, giving faster 15W wireless charging speeds.

But then, on December 11, a Finnish publication leaked information from an operator about official S25 accessories. One item mentioned was a case with a magnet, suggesting that customers may need to purchase a case to use Qi2 wireless charging. If true, it looks like Samsung isn’t building Qi2 directly into the phones, instead relying on a separate case to make the magnetic charging technology work.

Not exactly MagSafe, but at least we’ll have that option.

In terms of battery life, the S25 Ultra appears to have the same 5,000mAh battery that Samsung has used since the S22.

Not a big deal considering the S24 Ultra has a long life and charges in a snap.

We won’t know for sure until tomorrow, but the latest rumors suggest that the phones will be available for pre-order starting Friday, January 24th. Insiders predict that the phones will be released and available on store shelves on February 7.

If you register your interest on Samsung’s website in advance, you can claim £50 off the new phone once it’s launched. A nice bonus for loyal Galaxy fans and those who might be tempted to move away from their iPhone.

While Samsung hasn’t said anything significant about the event, it has suggested that AI will play a big role in whatever it unveils. In the invitation, Samsung says: “Get ready for artificial intelligence that is more natural and intuitive. The next evolution of Galaxy AI is coming and it will change the way you interact with the world every day. The new Galaxy S series is poised to redefine mobile AI experiences now and in the future.

Samsung says it will share “a new chapter in mobile AI” and “premium Galaxy innovations that bring seamless convenience to every moment of your life.” We hope so – we’ve seen many AI features fail in recent months. Just look at Apple’s notification summary on the iPhone.

I’ve been researching and tracking all the Samsung Galaxy S25 rumors for a while now, covering everything from cost to design to display.

As far as I can tell, the latest phone doesn’t look like a huge upgrade on paper. The phone could feature a more curved design, MagSafe-style charging and a more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, but the 5,000mAh battery is expected to remain the same, and most of the changes look more like revisions than improvements. Updates to the Ultra camera could be nice, but we still have to wait to see what Samsung has in store for One UI 7.1.

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