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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: New chapter without S Pen slot?
Is Samsung ditching the iconic S Pen slot from Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Update 8:10am (GMT-4)
Onleaks clarified that the Galaxy S25 Ultra CAD renders indeed have an S Pen slot. Due to the quality of the images, the S Pen slot is not clearly visible. However, the source hasn’t stated anything about the camera ring errors highlighted by IceUniverse.
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Rumor has it that the Galaxy S25 Ultra supports the S Pen but the slot is unlikely. The recently leaked CAD renders lack the S Pen slot seen in the previous models. It suggests that the company would return to the S21 Ultra era next year.
The mockup video of the Galaxy S25 Ultra shows no in-frame silo for S Pen. Tipster IceUniverse previously claimed that the stylus input function will be available in the S25 Ultra. However, fresh developments indicate the re-arrival of the S21 Ultra era.
Leaker Roland Quandt also questioned the CAD renders that lack an S Pen compartment. The tipster verified the support of the S Pen in the upcoming S25 Ultra, but it looks like there will be no dedicated silo, but offered as an external accessory.
The removal of the integrated S Pen won’t hurt a broad audience. S Pen is indeed an iconic accessory, but people use it only occasionally. The company’s Galaxy Z Fold models also support stylus but lack a dedicated silo for storage.
Galaxy S21 Ultra was the first non-Note flagship that brought S Pen support. The device, however, missed the Note-like storage slot in the body. With the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung turned the design boxy and unlocked the S Pen slot.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra also features a Note-inspired boxy design. The S Pen compartment is also there, but it seems to be the last model with it. After a curved display, Samsung could be ditching another iconic innovation from its flagship.
The CAD renders are subject to change with time. There’s much time left in the official Samsung S25 unveiling. There could be modifications in product design strategy and we may only have an official look around December end.
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphones. The update makes these smartphones more useful and smarter by bringing new and advanced AI features.
Users of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphones can verify the One UI 6.1.1 update with PDA versions F721NKSU4GXH7 and F936NKSU4GXH7 respectively. The update is available for users in Korea and will be extended to more countries soon.
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Samsung will launch the Galaxy A56 5G and A36 5G next year. Recently, the former model reportedly entered the development phase. The phone has been listed on the IMEI database, making its first appearance online.
Smartprix spotted the Galaxy A56 5G on the IMEI database. The listing suggests that the Korean tech giant has started working on the smartphone. It is expected to launch alongside the A36 5G around March next year.
The listing revealed Galaxy A56 5G as the official marketing name alongside the SM-A566B/DS model number. The model number suggests that the phone will continue to support Dual SIM slot functionality alongside a 5G network.
The Galaxy A56 5G could use an Exynos 1580 processor. The new chipset reportedly packs newer CPU cores from ARM and an AMD GPU. It could be a 4nm or 5nm SoC, featuring four Cortex-A720 CPU cores and four Cortex-A520 CPU cores.
It is reported that one of those Cortex-A720 CPU cores is clocked at 2.91GHz. The other three cores will likely be clocked at 2.6GHz, whereas the four Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz. The GPU could be the next-gen Xclipse GPU on the AMD RDNA2 architecture.
The smartphones will come pre-installed with Android 15-based One UI 7 software. The company is reportedly readying a new 6-year update policy. If the rumor turns true, both the A56 and A36 would be eligible for the same software lifespan.
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Samsung has released a new update for its Phone app with version 15.3.45. This update enhances functionality to provide users with an even better experience on their Galaxy devices.
The Phone app is important for Galaxy devices as it offers the primary interface for managing calls, contacts, and messaging. With this latest update, Samsung enhances some features to ensure that users can navigate the app more smoothly and efficiently.
However, specific details about the improvements have not yet been disclosed but users can expect enhancements that make dialing, searching for contacts, and managing call logs more intuitive and user-friendly.
In addition, the update fixes some issues encountered in the previous version to enhance stability and reliability. If you are using a Galaxy smartphone, install the update now to enjoy enhanced features.
The installation package size of the Samsung Phone 15.3.45 update is around 26.04MB. You can install the update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download it directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
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