The days of free Galaxy AI are numbered, and Samsung might soon reveal how much it will cost. If you’ve been enjoying the Galaxy AI features without paying, it looks like the end of this free ride is coming faster than you think.
Remember when the Galaxy S24 was announced in 2024? Along with the launch, Samsung introduced Galaxy AI and made it clear that users would have access to these features free of charge until the end of 2025 on supported devices.
Well, 2025 might feel a bit far off, but with rumors flying around, it’s looking like the pricing could be confirmed in the third quarter of 2025, potentially as soon as July. This is when Samsung will host its annual Unpacked event, unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and new smartwatches. So, keep an eye out for pricing details, which might even come up during the festivities.
Galaxy AI powers a bunch of handy features like real-time translation, summarization, and advanced image editing, which have made Galaxy devices a key player in the “AI phone” market. Samsung, however, hasn’t decided yet how it will charge users. There’s talk of premium features being behind a paywall or a possible subscription-based model. Given the regulatory landscape and potential backlash from consumers, Samsung will likely take a cautious approach, rolling out fees slowly and perhaps offering some promotional deals to ease the transition.
For anyone concerned about privacy, it’s worth noting that when you use AI, you’re handing over some personal data, whether you like it or not. As AI becomes more advanced, its data-gathering capabilities are only getting stronger. It’s not just about convenience anymore – there’s a price to pay for this technology, and soon enough, it’ll cost you. Stay tuned as we wait for official word on just how much you’ll need to fork out to keep using Galaxy AI.