Samsung Galaxy S24 Series AI Features to be Chargeable After 2025, Indicated by Website Information
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is integrated with AI-powered features aimed at enhancing the functionality of key apps such as Phone, Messages, Gallery, Recorder, and Notes.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series was unveiled by the company at an event in California on Wednesday, and the company spent most of its presentation showing off new artificial intelligence (AI) features that are powered by the company’s Galaxy AI technology. However, a footnote on Samsung’s web pages for the new Galaxy S24 series models reveals the Galaxy AI features will only be available on supported Samsung Galaxy devices for a two-year period. The company is also bringing Galaxy AI features to select older devices.
On the device pages for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S24, and Galaxy S24+, the company has touted the new AI features offered by the three models. Meanwhile, a footnote at the bottom of the page clearly states “Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.”
While the Samsung Galaxy S24 series provides complimentary access to AI-powered features in apps like Phone, Messages, Gallery, Recorder, and Notes until the end of 2025, it remains uncertain whether customers will be required to pay for these features after the two-year period.
Similar to Apple’s approach with the iPhone 14 series, which offered a free Emergency SOS via Satellite feature until November 2025, companies often introduce time-limited free access to new features. The sustainability of services may lead to future charges.
The exact details regarding whether all AI-powered features in Samsung’s Phone, Messages, Gallery, and Notes apps will be part of a subscription or if only third-party AI-powered features will incur charges (such as Circle to Search, developed in collaboration with Google) are unclear from Samsung’s current communication. Further information on the potential costs of these AI-powered features is anticipated from the company in the future.
