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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be slightly larger, slightly different
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be slightly larger and different from its predecessor. The company could unveil new flagship smartphones in January 2025. Today, a Samsung insider posted a mockup image comparing changes in appearance.
An image posted by leaker IceUniverse showcases a slight shift in dimensions of the Galaxy S25 Ultra over the S24 Ultra. The smartphone is rumored to have slightly rounded corners, which are shown as angular in the mockup.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra could be slightly taller and wider than the S24 Ultra. The former could be 77.6mm wide compared to 79mm of the latter. Despite the width of the S25 Ultra being reduced, the screen’s width seemingly increased by 0.7mm.
The leaked difference in the flagship’s width seems minimal but could impact the device’s overall feel and ergonomics. Consumers will have more usable space on the screen area, while fewer angular corners will enhance handling.
This dimensional shift aimed at reduced bezels around the screen. As a result, the Galaxy S25 Ultra could offer a larger screen area within the same overall footprint. It will also differentiate the next Ultra from the last three models in terms of appearance.
Recent rumors created a lot of hype among consumers, leading them to anticipate a radical design shift. Being the smartphone market leader, Samsung might not bring a massive design change to its flagship, but significant refinements for sure.
Apart from this, the camera department is expected to see a major upgrade. The phone could feature a 50-megapixel ultrawide and a 50-megapixel 3x telephoto. The other two rear cameras, plus the front camera will be the same as S24 Ultra.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is another notable upgrade in Samsung’s 2025 flagships. The chipset will pack Qualcomm’s Oryon CPU, offering a sharp performance boost. It could help the Galaxy S25 Ultra to fade the iPhone’s supremacy in CPU performance.
Samsung announced its first ring-style wearable in July this year. Now, Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring in Brazil, expanding the gadget to another market. The company has also started pre-orders that last until October 18.
The Galaxy Ring is available in three color options in Brazil. The available hues include Black Titanium, Silver Titanium, and Gold Titanium – and nine size options with a suggested retail price of R$ 3,499.
Sizing Kit: If the consumer indicates that they do not know the size of the smart ring, a pop-up window will open for the purchase of the Sizing Kit (costing R$ 99) which will automatically become a credit for the purchase of the Galaxy Ring later.
AI offers more accurate health analyses. The Galaxy Ring integrates with Galaxy Watch through AI to improve accuracy and precision. When paired with the Galaxy Watch 7 or Watch Ultra, the Ring’s battery life extends by up to 30%.
Samsung debuted the Energy Score system with Galaxy Ring. This AI-enabled feature makes you aware of how health influences daily life. You can use recommendations based on your current physical state to focus your efforts on improvements.
An AI-powered sleep algorithm analyzes sleep patterns including snore detection, sleep movement, heart rate, and respiratory rate. These details combined unlock Sleep Score to provide personalized insights, identifying disruptions and suggesting adjustments.
Galaxy Ring also supports the Heart Rate Alert, which provides instant notifications of exceptionally high or low heart rates. The notification arrives through the Samsung Health app integrated with Stress Monitoring.
Samsung has pushed a new update for its Weather Widget app with version 1.6.82.11. This update brings some important enhancements to improve user experience and performance.
The latest version makes the app easier to use and more reliable. Users will benefit from better performance as the app now retrieves and displays weather information more quickly and accurately.
With the weather changing all the time, having a widget to check updates is useful. This new update helps ensure that users get the latest updates easily.
In addition to these improvements, the update also fixes several issues that users had reported in earlier versions. By addressing bugs, the app will run more smoothly and efficiently.
Samsung Weather Widget is an important app as it keeps track of the weather. Whether you’re planning a day out or need to know if you should carry an umbrella, this app helps you stay prepared. With this update, the app becomes even more useful and personalized.
If you already use the Samsung Weather Widget, install it now to version 1.6.82.11 to enjoy all the new enhancements and improvements. The new update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 42.3MB.
You can install the update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can directly download it from the third-party app link mentioned here.
With One UI 6.1.1, Galaxy users can enjoy changing photos that match the weather and time. If it’s snowing or raining where you are, the background photo will show that weather.
Verizon is rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G in the US. This update is already live in Europe and Korea. The company will soon make it available in more countries.
The fresh update introduces One UI 6.1.1 features that make the performance of the device smoother. Also, it installs the August 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability.
Notably, the One UI 6.1.1 update adds exciting new features like turning your sketches into images, making photos look better, and auto-completing text on the Samsung Keyboard. You can now translate calls and text in images in real-time, convert voice to text, handle PDFs more easily, and enjoy wallpapers that change with the weather and time.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G users are getting the One UI 6.1.1 update on Verizon network carrier in the US via PDA version X818USQU4BXHB. The update is rolling out for locked models.
To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software Update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and Install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
Before you download, make sure to connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection. In addition, ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.
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