S25 ULTRA NO BLUETOOTH S-PEN???

[popmaster109]

I've just heard a strong rumour that samsung has cut out Bluetooth functionality for the S-Pen? If this is correct that's me not upgrading from my S24 ultra, if true this is a totally backwards step by samsung, also samsung putting up the price yeah ok the snapdragon gen 8 elite chipset is amazing but no Bluetooth S-Pen not a full set of 50mp cameras NO bigger battery NO 65W super fast charging and NO charger in the box where it belongs come on samsung get it sorted out 

[JanFave]

they did remove it and we didn't get any larger battery or price drop

[JanFave]

it was trueeeee

[Topman53]

If I have seen the launch correctly the stylist WONT have BT connection

Think that means as a solo traveller that will limit my use of selfies without the faff of a selfie stick etc. There is no mention of improving the wide angle of selfie camera. You just can't get a decent group pic unless you have  6 foot long arms! 

I have moaned about this before... Samsung falling behind in terms or priorities imo 

What is the point of camera improvements if you can't even the basics right? 

I have purchased s series over many years but this become a deal breaker for me 

I stand to be corrected re above 

[Waldz]

But... but... you get FREE Gemini Live... for 6 months!

[Gotbam]

I agree I use my pen a ton and was just watching a video as I was pre ordering and now I have to think about it. That's a major loss that I don't think I can deal with

[Piper123]

Indeed they were.

Reason given? Functionality not widely used and there are other options such as using Galaxy Watch to take photos etc.

[Waldz]

What a narrow-minded reason, when their watches work with only a single device at a time. I have an A55 daily driver paired to my Watch 5 Pro for notifications. My S23U I use for groufies or vlogging with the S Pen as remote—never needed a smartwatch or a ring.

[Piper123]

That was one reason, not all of them but it is worth noting that the data indicated that the Bluetooth SPen functionality wasn't used by most.

[Waldz]

I really don't understand their logic (from a user perspective). The 3.5mm audio jack was removed. The micro SD card slot removed. 10x optical zoom removed. Now this. Oh but wait, we do have more AI now—pfft!

[Floppyhat]