Perplexity has announced the launch of the Perplexity AI Assistant on Android. Perplexity says that the Assistant uses reasoning, search, and apps to help a user with daily tasks. Perplexity Assistant, now available for Android devices through the Perplexity app, is capable of performing “multi-app actions,” according to the company. These actions include tasks such as hailing a ride or searching for a song.
Perplexity Assistant has access to the web, enabling it to perform tasks such as finding the correct date and time for an event and creating a calendar entry, according to Perplexity. It is also multimodal, utilizing your phone’s camera to answer questions about your surroundings or the content on your screen.
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Additionally, the assistant maintains context across actions. For instance, it can research local restaurants and automatically reserve a table, streamlining tasks seamlessly, the company explains.
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas acknowledged in a series of posts on X that certain Perplexity Assistant actions “might not always work” but assured users that the company is working to address these issues in the coming months. The company says that Perplexity AI Assistant will be free for now for Perplexity users in 15 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Hindi.
Other major players in the mobile assistant field, such as Google, are also going all in with their AI assistants. Google recently unveiled a load of new features for Gemini on Android which are actually beneficial for users considering Gemini is more tightly integrated within the Android operating system allowing it to perform actions other assistants may not be able to.
One of the latest features of Gemini is that it is now accessible on your Samsung devices with a simple press of the side button. While you still get the ability to access it through a corner swipe, this is an additional way to invoke Gemini on Samsung devices.
Samsung has unveiled new AI technology at the Galaxy Unpacked event where it launched the Galaxy S25 series. The new technologies are backed by Samsung’s vision of “AI for All.” The company aims to use the Ambient Sensing Technology for SmartThings to simplify and enhance everyday life.
“The mission of SmartThings has always been to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and ease of use for consumers. Our core tenets are security, ease of use, saving time and money, and care for your family. We understand that every household is unique, which is why we are introducing Home AI—a feature that gathers insights from everyday life to create personalized experiences to fit your needs, transforming your home into a smarter, more efficient space,” said the company in a SmartThings blog post.
With Ambient Sensing Technology for SmartThings, the company plans to use advanced sensor technology, like motion and sound sensor devices in your home, to recognize you and understand your daily activities like cooking, exercising, sleeping, etc. so your home can create the perfect environment for you.
This ambient sensing technology would enable your home to understand you and your surroundings to help you live a better life. It collects, integrates, and analyzes diverse data and securely stores it on your local home network. These are a few examples of what this new technology can do :
Health Insight and Lifestyle Recommendations: SmartThings will provide real-time feedback to help you stay healthy. Been sitting too long? Expect a gentle reminder to get up and move.
Human Detection and Activity Monitoring: SmartThings uses its Sensors to detect activities like push-ups, sleeping, or even working at your desk. It can recommend better routines for your life, and build the best environment for the activity.
SmartThings is designed to elevate your smart home experience by intuitively adapting to your daily routines. For instance, during a workout, it can identify the type of exercise you’re performing, provide guidance on your form, and recommend the ideal duration for optimal results.
Post-workout, SmartThings leverages sound-sensing devices like the Music Frame to detect the noise of hair drying. This triggers the robot vacuum to clean up any fallen strands, ensuring a tidy space effortlessly.
After a long day, unwinding in your favorite chair becomes even more seamless. As you approach, SmartThings recognizes your presence and takes care of the details—dimming the lights, switching on your reading lamp, and setting the room to your preferred temperature for maximum comfort.
The Ambient Sensing technology for SmartThings extends to even the smallest household moments. For example, it can detect when your miniature pinscher jumps onto the couch, automatically activating the air purifier to clear allergens and maintain a healthy environment.
Generative AI in Map View
Further, SmartThings will be equipped with Gen AI technology that enables a deeper understanding of your home’s unique layout and environment adding more personalization to your Map View. The new features this technology enables include:
Enhanced User Experience: This personalized map allows for more intuitive navigation and interaction within your smart home. For example, the system might adjust your lighting or temperature settings based on your proximity to certain areas or objects.
Personalized Map View: You will be able to use your phone camera to capture images of objects like chairs, and other elements in your space so your Map View can match your style and space.
The Ambient Sensing Technology for SmartThings and Generative AI in Map View are planned to rollout throughout 2025 and 2026 and will be integrated in most Samsung products like its Televisions, Refrigerators, and more.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge design at the Galaxy S25 series launch event. The Galaxy S25 Edge is potentially the Galaxy S25 Slim that has been in the rumour mill for a while now. However, the design showcased by Samsung is completely different from the Galaxy S25 Slim design that was leaked earlier this month.
On the sidelines of the Galaxy S25 series launch event, Samsung showcased the Galaxy S25 Edge design but didn’t let the visitors use the device itself. By the looks of it, the device appears to be extremely slim, which will likely be its main selling point. Slimness was also supposed to be Galaxy S25 Slim’s USP, hinting that the S25 Edge is indeed the S25 Slim.
The back of the device has dual rear cameras in a protruded camera island. Below the two cutouts sits the flash. The buttons reside on the right spine and one can also notice the Antenna lines, suggesting the device will have an aluminium frame. The bottom side will likely have the mic, speaker grille, and a USB-C port. The front of the device appears to have quite thin bezels as well.
Samsung didn’t let anyone experience the device but merely gave a first look at what is to come. It is unclear when the device will launch, but it should be sometime later this year. Rumours suggested that the Galaxy S25 Slim will launch in May, so it is likely that Samsung will introduce the Galaxy S25 Edge during the same timeline.
Leaks said that the S25 Slim will also have the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Chipset under the hood. The camera setup on the rear includes a 200MP HP5 primary camera, a 50MP JN5 ultra-wide angle camera, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3.5X optical zoom as per leaks, but considering the S25 Edge only has dual rear cameras, we may not see the telephoto lens. There’s up to 12GB RAM and the device will run on Android 15-based One UI 7 as per a report. Further, considering it’s a slim device, the device may sport a battery that’s about the size of the S25 or lesser than the S25+.
Samsung has debuted its Galaxy S25 series worldwide, and in India particularly, the brand hasn’t drastically increased the starting prices of its latest S-series devices, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, there are countries where you can get the Galaxy S25 Ultra for a cheaper price than India. Here we have compiled a list of the top five cheapest countries to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. If you are planning to travel to these regions or you can get the devices from a relative or a friend, you can get a much better deal than buying them from India itself.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: India Prices
In India, the price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at Rs 1,29,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, Rs 1,41,999 for the 12GB + 512GB trim, and Rs 1,65,999 for the 12GB + 1TB trim. Coming to the cheapest countries to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, these include:
South Korea
In Samsung’s home market, the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at KRW 16,98,400, converting to Rs 1,02,100. That’s a difference of about Rs 28,000 compared to India price which is huge. The 12GB + 1TB model in South Korea costs KRW 21,27,400, which is approximately Rs 1,27,900, making it cheaper by Rs 38,100 compared to the price of the same variant in India.
Not only that, but South Korea gets a 16GB + 1TB model of the Galaxy S25 Ultra which costs KRW 22,49,500, converting to Rs 1,35,300. That’s only Rs 5,300 costlier than the base model in India, and cheaper by Rs 30,700 compared to the Indian pricing of the top-end 12GB + 1TB model.
In the USA, the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at $1,299 which converts to Rs 1,12,233 in Indian Rupees. Compared to the Indian pricing of the same 256GB model, that’s a difference of about Rs 17,766 which is a significant one. The 1TB version costs $1659.99 which is approximately Rs 1,43,400. That’s about Rs 22,600 cheaper than the Indian price of the 1TB model.
Vietnam
In Vietnam, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has the following prices:
12GB + 256GB: 33,390,000 VND (approx Rs 1,15,074)
12GB + 512GB: 37,490,000 VND (approx Rs 1,29,204)
12GB + 1TB: 44,790,000 VND (approx Rs 1,54,362)
For the base model when compared to Indian pricing, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is cheaper by around Rs 15,000, while the top-end model is cheaper by approximately Rs 11,300.
Taiwan
In Taiwan, the S25 Ultra starts at NT$ 43,900 (approx Rs 1,15,919) for the 256GB trim while the 1TB model costs NT$ 56,900 (approx Rs 1,50,200). The base model is cheaper by approximately Rs 14,000 while the top-end model is cheaper by Rs 15,799.
Singapore
In Singapore, the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at SGD 1,828 (approx Rs 1,16,470) and tops out at SGD 2,368 (approx Rs 1,50,900). These prices are lower than Indian prices similar to how they are in Taiwan.
These were the top 5 cheapest countries to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, keep in mind that the tax applied in each country could further affect these prices. Moreover, note that the warranty of the devices would be limited to the country you buy the device from.
Before the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, we suspected that the OnePlus 13 would be a major threat to Samsung’s Ultra flagship as it offers nearly the same specifications but at a much cheaper price point. Now that the Galaxy S25 Ultra has launched and the official specifications are out, do we feel the same or is the S25 Ultra coming out to be a better device? Let’s have a look.
Display
The OnePlus 13 5G sports a 6.82-inch QHD+ (3168 x 1440 pixels) 120Hz 3D AMOLED LTPO display. Furthermore, there is support for 4500 nits of peak brightness, adaptive refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 93.5% screen-to-body ratio, Dolby Vision support, and Crystal Shield ultra-ceramic glass protection.
The display on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel with dynamic Refresh Rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Eye comfort shield, and up to 2600 nits of peak brightness. Further, there’s an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protects this panel.
While both these panels offer the same Resolution and refresh rate, they are calibrated differently with different approaches towards the tuning of the panel. While the panel on the OnePlus 13 is brighter, the S25 Ultra sports Corning Gorilla Armor 2 that provides a unique anti-reflective finish which makes a major difference in real world use, as we noticed on the S24 Ultra. The Gorilla Armor 2 combines Corning’s glass-ceramic with a Proprietary anti-reflective surface treatment, helping to ensure advanced drop protection alongside anti-reflection surface treatment and scratch resistance.
Overall, we’d give them a draw if it comes to display, as both of them sport quite capable panels suitable for different types of users.
Processor & Software
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OnePlus 13 are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset but Samsung has tuned the chipset for its own device for slightly better performance which would be hardly noticeable in real world use. They have LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage but with OnePlus 13, you get more RAM options while the S25 Ultra sticks to 12GB RAM in all its models.
If you want sheer raw performance, then the OnePlus 13 offers more RAM that will help those who are into multitasking. While the S25 Ultra could also handle the same with ease, the OnePlus 13 would obviously perform better in keeping more apps in memory due to its superior hardware capabilities.
As for software, OxygenOS 15 on OnePlus 13 has greatly improved in terms of performance and features, and so has One UI 7 on Galaxy S25 Ultra. They both have their plus and minus points and are a subjective matter as each user prefers a different design, feel, and set of features in terms of software. While the OnePlus 13 will receive 5 OS updates and 6 years of security patches, Samsung promises 7 years of both, which clearly makes it the better option in long term. For those who want a larger set of AI features as well, One UI 7 is also better at that compared to OxygenOS.
Cameras & Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra gets a quad-camera setup at the rear, including a 200 MP primary wide camera with dual pixel AF, OIS, f/1.7 aperture, paired with a 50MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree FoV, f/1.9 aperture, a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x Optical Zoom support, OIS, f/3.4 Aperture and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom support, OIS and f/2.4 aperture. In addition, there’s a 12MP front sensor with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calls.
The OnePlus handset has a triple camera setup at the rear including a 50MP f/1.6 Sony LYT-808 primary sensor with two-axis OIS, a 50MP f/2.0 Samsung JN5 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 50MP f/2.6 Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto camera with OIS, 3x Optical Zoom support and 120x Digital Zoomsupport. On the front, there is a 32MP f/2.4 Sony IMX615 sensor for selfies and video calls.
We haven’t used the devices side-by-side to compare the results in real world situations. Theoretically, the Samsung handset would perform better in taking zoomed-in shots due to the extra telephoto sensor but again, we can’t confirm the same unless we use them both. On paper, both the devices’ camera setup are capable and flagship-level.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra packs a 5000mAh battery which supports 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging as well. The OnePlus 13 is backed by a 6000mAh battery that supports 100W SuperVOOC charging, 50W wireless charging with magnetic charging support, 10W reverse wireless charging and 5W reverse wired charging.
Clearly, the OnePlus 13 is better pick if you want to have a bigger battery. Not only that, but the battery is made of the latest silicon carbon technology and it also supports faster wired and wireless charging compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Verdict
The OnePlus 13 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra are both versatile flagships. However, if you are short on budget and want a flagship experience where sheer raw performance paired with an overall decent experience is what you are looking for, the OnePlus 13 is a far superior pick, starting at Rs 69,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB model, Rs 76,999 for the 16GB + 512GB trim, and Rs 89,999 for the 24GB + 1TB version.
All these models cost less than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which only starts at Rs 1,29,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, and costs Rs 1,41,999 for the 12GB + 512GB trim, and Rs 1,65,999 for the 12GB + 1TB trim.
However, if you are looking for the Samsung flagship experience with software that can last for years, S-Pen support, and don’t have any budget restrictions, then the S25 Ultra might suit you better.
Samsung just released the Galaxy S25 series and Google didn’t miss the opportunity to pack in some of its new Gemini features, Circle to Search updates, and more within the Galaxy S25 series. Here are all the new Gemini features and everything else Google has announced alongside the Galaxy S25 series launch.
New Ways to Launch Gemini, New Extensions for Samsung Devices
One of the latest features of Gemini is that it is now accessible on your Samsung devices with a simple press of the side button. While you still get the ability to access it through a corner swipe, this is an additional way to invoke Gemini on Samsung devices.
Further, in addition to Google Maps, YouTube, Google Messages, Spotify and more, Google is introducing new Gemini Extensions for Samsung Reminder, Samsung Calendar, Samsung Notes and Samsung Clock. This means you can ask Gemini to tell you about an upcoming appointment, save a note or set a reminder on your Samsung device to take advantage of these extensions.
In a single prompt, you can now ask Gemini to take multiple actions across apps and services for tighter integration within One UI. For example, if you’re looking for outdoor restaurants nearby and want to share the options with a friend, Gemini can connect to Google Maps to find the perfect spots and draft a ready-to-send text via Google Messages.
Making Gemini Live More Multimodal, Samsung Now Bar Capabilities
Starting to roll out today, you can now add images, files and YouTube videos to the Gemini Live conversation, making Live more multimodal, personal and contextual to you.
Google also highlights Samsung’s new Now Bar. For sports fans, Galaxy S25’s Now Bar will ensure you are clued into all the action by bringing key match updates about the teams you follow on Google right to your lock screen. With a single glance at your phone, you’ll know when a match is on and be able to follow live with scores and more. If you want to dive deeper, simply tap the card to get perspectives, stats and news on Google Search.
With Google Maps in the Now Bar, you can also save time and stay on schedule. See directions at a glance when you’re on the go and get timely notifications on events, like when to leave for an appointment based on current traffic.
Next up, Google is expanding AI Overviews to even more visual searches on Circle to Search so you can quickly and easily see a snapshot of information about your search with links to learn more from the web. Whether you circle an image of a viral dish, a landmark or a rare antique you saw online, you’ll get an AI Overview for more responses.
And Circle to Search now has one-tap actions, so it’s easier to get things done on your phone. Circle to Search automatically identifies phone numbers, email addresses and URLs on your screen. Simply tap the chip that appears to call, email or visit a website.
New Accessibility Features
For those with hearing issues, Google has brought Bluetooth LE Audio features to Galaxy S25 devices. This update enables hands-free calling, easy-to-use personalized audio adjustments and a low-latency connection to GN Hearing and Oticon Intent hearing aids when paired with a Galaxy S25 device using Android 15.
And for people who are blind or have low vision, TalkBack 15 on Galaxy S25 devices will now be compatible with braille displays that use HID, a popular way to connect to Bluetooth devices. Following feedback from the community, this compatibility will ensure people can use their braille displays without additional steps, making Galaxy S25 devices even more accessible. In the coming weeks, TalkBack on Galaxy S25 devices will also provide more detailed image descriptions, powered by Gemini models.
Galaxy Watch for Kids Experience
Finally, with Google Family Link, parents can use their phone to set up and manage Galaxy Watch7 LTE smartwatches with a Galaxy Watch for Kids experience. This allows parents to approve contacts, monitor their child’s watch’s location, manage apps and set up school time to limit distractions during school hours. This update starts rolling out today in the U.S. with support from major carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, its latest Ultra flagship that packs the best hardware the Korean manufacturer has to offer. But how does it stack up against the brand’s last year’s flagship — Galaxy S24 Ultra? Is it a meaningful upgrade over its predecessor and does it justify the increased price tag? We’ll find out here.
Both the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Galaxy S24 Ultra are identical in some areas but one area where they differ the most is design. From S23 Ultra to S24 Ultra, the design didn’t change much but with S25 Ultra, Samsung has decided to finally ditch the sharp corners, thereby also leaving the Note form factor behind. However, that doesn’t mean that Samsung is giving up on the S-Pen, as it still resides on the bottom side of the device.
The rounded corners offer a slightly better in-hand feel as it doesn’t hurt your palm when holding with one hand. While the camera layout remains identical to S23 Ultra and S24 Ultra, the front display is completely flat now, same as the frame. This results in a uniformity when compared to the Plus and vanilla models in the S25 lineup. So if design plays a major role on your list of changes a successor should have, Samsung has tried to match up to your expectations.
Specs-wise, the display on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra seems to have gone up to 6.9-inch from 6.8-inch in S24 Ultra which is a minor difference. Rest of the specs seem identical, including a QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x LTPO panel with dynamic Refresh Rate from 1Hz till 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Eye comfort shield, and up to 2600 nits of peak brightness. Further, there’s an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Corning Gorilla Armor protects this panel.
The Processor is the major upgrade here in S25 Ultra, packing the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Furthermore, you now get 16GB RAM in top models which is another upgrade people would expect from a flagship, while storage options remain the same as before. What also remains identical is the 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging and 25W wireless charging, which is kind of disappointing considering most other flagships now have a high density silicon-carbon cell.
As for cameras, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra packs the same Sensors as S24 Ultra, except for the ultra-wide angle sensor which has been upgraded from a 12MP sensor to a 50MP sensor. However, we can’t comment on whether it’s an upgrade in real world results as we haven’t used the device as of now.
Further, Samsung has removed the Bluetooth functionality from the S-Pen in S25 Ultra which was present in the S24 Ultra as well as the S23 Ultra. This feature enabled additional features like the S-Pen button acting as a shutter button when out of the phone so you could remotely click a shot. While it may not be a deal breaker for many, it’s still counted as a feature Samsung removed.
To sum up, the S25 Ultra brings a refreshed design, more RAM, a more powerful chipset, a new ultra-wide angle camera, and that’s about it. While these are welcome upgrades and changes, we feel Samsung could have done better, especially in the battery area where the device should have been equipped with a larger cell and much faster wired charging. Moreover, Samsung is still using the same primary camera as the S23 Ultra which is two generations old at this point. We hope Samsung will address these concerns in the next iteration of the Ultra phone but for now, these are the upgrades you’ll have to make do with.
Samsung has launched its Galaxy S25 series globally and while they do come with slightly upgraded specifications, its the software features where Samsung excels every time they launch a new flagship smartphone. So here are the new hardware and software features in Galaxy S25 series.
New Software Features in Galaxy S25 series
One UI 7 is the key highlight in Galaxy S25 series. AI agents with multimodal capabilities enable Galaxy S25 to interpret text, speech, images and videos for interactions that feel natural. One of the new software features in Galaxy S25 series is the upgraded Circle to Search by Google which makes searching your phone screen more helpful, fast and contextual. Circle to Search now quickly recognizes phone numbers, email and URLs on your screen, letting you call, email or visit a website with a single tap.
With Galaxy S25 series, you can also perform actionable searches with context-aware suggestions for next steps. Plus, Galaxy S25 makes it frictionless to switch between apps for quick follow-up actions, like sharing a GIF or saving event details.
Galaxy S25 also enables enhanced natural language understanding, making everyday interactions easier. One can simply ask and intuitively find a specific photo in Samsung Gallery or adjust the size of display fonts in Settings.
Just press and hold the side button to activate Gemini and perform seamless interaction across Samsung and Google apps, plus third-party apps such as Spotify. For example, find your favorite sports team’s season schedule and add it to Samsung Calendar – with a single command. These Samsung app extensions in Gemini were also leaked earlier.
These intuitive interactions are elevated by expansions to Galaxy AI’s popular tools for communication, productivity and creativity. Galaxy S25 keeps calls organized with Call Transcript and summary. Writing Assist features such as summarizing content or automatically formatting notes can be enabled where texts can be selected, without needing to switch between applications.
Drawing Assist enables fresh combinations of sketches, text or image prompts for those with a creative mind. Then, on Galaxy S25, the Personal Data Engine powers personalized AI features by safely analyzing your data on-device to deliver tailored experiences that reflect your preferences and usage patterns. These insights enable tailored experiences such as searching for an old photo in the Gallery using natural language, or being guided through the day with Now Brief,which proactively offers suggestions accessible via Now Bar on the lock screen.
All personalized data is kept private with the help of Samsung Knox Vault. Galaxy S25 also introduces post-quantum cryptography, safeguarding personal data against emerging threats that could increase as quantum computing evolves.
One of the other new software features in Galaxy S25 is how One UI 7 laid the groundwork for security innovations by introducing an extra, fortified layer of device safety designed for the age of AI and hyperconnectivity. Additional updates include added Maximum Restrictions settings, enhanced Theft Protection, and a new Knox Matrix dashboard to monitor the security status across a connected device ecosystem.
As for new software features in Galaxy S25 series related to camera, 10-bit HDR recording is now applied by default, offering four times richer color expression compared to 8-bit. Plus, low-light videos are now clearer. Based on the new processor, Galaxy S25 analyzes movement and time to reduce noise more effectively. This integration allows detecting both moving and static objects with greater precision, ensuring sharper, cleaner footage in any scenario.
Galaxy S25 also introduces a range of tools once limited to specialized software, making advanced editing accessible for all. Now anyone can be a pro at editing photos and videos. Audio Eraser simplifies the removal of unwanted noise in videos. By isolating categories of sounds – including voices, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise – you can control what to tone down or eliminate entirely.
For a DSLR-like experience on mobile, Galaxy S25 introduces depth-of-field control with Virtual Aperture, integrated into the popular Expert RAW app. Galaxy S25 also elevates cinematic creativity with Galaxy Log, enabling precise color grading options for more professional video production.
Portrait Studio has also been enhanced, allowing users to create personalized avatars withmore true-to-life facial expressions. Filtersintroduces new analog-style filters, delivering film-like aesthetic for their photos and videos.
All Galaxy S25 devices will come with 6 months of Gemini Advanced and 2TB of Cloud Storage at no extra cost. Gemini Advanced comes with the most capable AI models by Google and priority access to the newest features like Gems, custom AI experts for any topic, and Deep Research, which acts as your personal AI research assistant.
New Hardware in Galaxy S25 Series
As for hardware, the Galaxy S25 series packs the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. It delivers a performance boost of 40% in NPU, 37% in CPU and 30% in GPU compared to previous generation. This power fuels the Galaxy S25 series’ ability to process more Al experiences on-device without compromise, including previously cloud-based Al tasks such as Generative Edit.
Samsung and Qualcomm Technologies worked together to customize the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. The Galaxy S25 series features advanced, efficient Al image processing with “ProScaler” to achieve a 40% improvement in display image scaling quality, while incorporating custom technology with Samsung’s mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNle) embedded within the Processor using Galaxy IP to enable greater display power efficiency.
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is also equipped with Vulkan Engine and improved Ray Tracing, which makes for smoother and more realistic mobile gaming. All intense device usage and Al processing run smoothly thanks to changed heat dissipation structure with 40% larger vapor chamber and a tailored thermal interface material (TIM) that delivers extra improvement in thermal efficiency.
With a new 50MP ultrawide camera sensor upgraded from the previous 12MP, Samsung claims that the “Galaxy S25 Ultra provides exceptional clarity and vibrancy.”
Aside from the refreshed rounded edges, the Galaxy S25 Ultra features durable titanium and the new Corning Gorilla Armor 2, a first-of-its-kind material that is more durable than glass. It combines Corning’s glass-ceramic with a Proprietary anti-reflective surface treatment, helping to ensure advanced drop protection alongside anti-reflection surface treatment and scratch resistance.
Samsung has announced the launch of Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and the Galaxy S25 worldwide. The new devices come powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, along with a refreshed design for the Ultra model. The vanilla and Plus models retain most of their specs from their respective predecessors.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Price, Specifications
The device is available in Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, and Titanium Gray. Consumers buying Galaxy S25 Ultra through Samsung.com will also get the option of choosing from three exclusive colours – Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack & Titanium Pinkgold. In India, the price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at Rs 1,29,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, Rs 1,41,999 for the 12GB + 512GB trim, and Rs 1,65,999 for the 12GB + 1TB trim. Pre-orders for the Galaxy S25 series start from January 23 across all leading online and offline retail stores.
Customers who pre-order Galaxy S25 Ultra will get pre-order benefits worth Rs 21000. This includes a storage upgrade worth Rs 12000 wherein customers will be able to get 12GB 512GB variant at the price of 12GB 256GB variant; along with an Rs 9000 upgrade bonus. Alternatively, customers can avail Rs 7000 cashback when they purchase Galaxy S25 Ultra with 9 months no cost EMI plan.
The display on the Galaxy S25 Ultra is a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel with dynamic Refresh Rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Eye comfort shield, and up to 2600 nits of peak brightness. Further, there’s an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Corning Gorilla Armor 2 protects this panel.
The device is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy SoC. It comes with 12GB RAM and storage options including 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. There’s also a 16GB + 1TB model available in select markets like South Korea, China, and Taiwan.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra gets a quad-camera setup at the rear, including a 200 MP primary wide camera with dual pixel AF, OIS, f/1.7 aperture, paired with a 50MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree FoV, f/1.9 aperture, a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x Optical Zoom support, OIS, f/3.4 Aperture and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom support, OIS and f/2.4 aperture. In addition, there’s a 12MP front sensor with an f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calls.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra packs a 5000mAh battery which supports 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging as well.
As for the software, the S25 Ultra runs on OneUI 7.0 based on Android 15. Further, S25 Ultra will receive 7 major Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates. Additional features include S-Pen support housed inside the slot below the S25 Ultra. Further, both the S-Pen and the phone are IP68 water and dust resistant as well. Connectivity options on the device include UWB support, Wi-Fi 7, 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth v5.4, and Wi-Fi Direct.
Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ will be available in Navy, Silver Shadow, Icyblue and Mint. Those buying Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus from Samsung.com will also get the option of three exclusive colours – Blueblack, Coralred & Pinkgold.
The S25 starts at Rs 80,999 for the 12GB + 256GB trim and Rs 92,999 for the 12GB + 512GB model. The Galaxy S25+ starts at Rs 99,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model in India while the 12GB + 512GB variant costs Rs 1,11,999.
Customers who pre-order Galaxy S25+ will get benefits worth Rs 12000 under which customers will be able to get 12GB 512GB variant at the price of 12GB 256GB variant. Meanwhile, customers who pre-order Galaxy S25 will get benefits worth Rs 11000 as an upgrade bonus. Alternatively, customers can avail Rs 7000 cashback when they purchase Galaxy S25 with 9 months no-cost EMI plan. Samsung is also offering customers the option to avail 24 month no cost EMI through all leading NBFCs for both Galaxy S25 as well as Galaxy S25+.
The Galaxy S25 has a 6.2-inch FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080) Dynamic AMOLED 2x screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR10+, has a Pixel density of 418 PPI, and is covered in a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The refresh rate of the display can change dynamically between 1 Hz and 120 Hz. The display supports up to 2600 nits peak brightness.
The Galaxy S25+ sports a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x flat display with a QHD+ Resolution (3120 x 1440 pixels). It supports an adaptive Refresh Rate up to 120Hz and touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz. The display also gets max brightness of up to 2600 nits.
Galaxy S25 and S25+ camera setup comprises of a 50MP primary wide camera with f/1.8 aperture, multi-directional PDAF and OIS. Then there’s a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x Optical Zoom support, an f/2.4 aperture, OIS, PDAF and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with an f/2.2 Aperture and 120-degree FoV. Next, it has a 12MP f/2.2 front-facing camera.
They have the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy under the hood, paired with 12GB RAM along with 128GB (only in S25), 256GB, and 512GB storage options.
The S25 runs on a 4000mAh battery and offers 25W wired and 15W wireless charging with reverse wireless charging support. The S25+ is backed by a 4900mAh battery with 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging support. As for the software, the S25 and S25+ run on One UI 7.0 based on Android 15 out of the box. Further, the S25 series will receive 7 major Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates.
Additional features include dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and IP68 dust & water resistance. Connectivity options on the device includes Wi-Fi 7, 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi Direct.
Truecaller is now rolling out support for real-time caller ID and spam blocking on iPhone. The new update from Truecaller delivers spam and scam blocking abilities to iPhone users everywhere. It now has the ability to identify all types of calls making it at par with its Android counterpart.
Support for real-time caller ID and spam blocking on iPhone is made possible by Apple’s Live Caller ID Lookup framework, developed especially for apps like Truecaller to provide live caller ID in a privacy-preserving way. This API uses homomorphic Encryption and Truecaller is the first in the world to deploy this at scale for Caller ID, says the company.
Further, this update can leverage Truecaller’s latest AI capabilities and global database to identify as many calls as possible. It can ensure that no call goes unidentified on iOS as long as Truecaller has any information about it.
In addition, the latest update includes something that Truecaller iOS users have been requesting for a long time: automatic blocking of spam calls. Other improvements include the ability to search for previously identified calls, going as far back as 2,000 previous numbers in the Recents list in the Phone app.
Finally, Truecaller on iPhone now includes the ability to subscribe for a Premium Family plan. With Family Plan, you can share all Truecaller Premium benefits with up to four additional people at a low monthly or annual price.
How to enable Truecaller on iOS 18.2?
Make sure you are on Truecaller for iPhone version 14.0 or later. Then follow the steps below:
Here, enable all Truecaller switches and open the Truecaller App again.
All the new features will be made available for Truecaller Premium users. Free users on iOS will continue to enjoy ad-supported number search and caller ID of Verified Businesses.
Auto blocking of spam is available globally & the new Caller ID will be rolled out starting today. It will be available to all users across the world within the coming days.
