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Samsung Faces Backlash Over Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen

1/29/2025

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Ultra on January 22, but the excitement was dampened by the removal of Bluetooth from its S Pen, a decision driven by low usage. A misleading blog post fueled confusion about a separate Bluetooth S Pen, prompting Samsung to clarify the situation. Frustrated users have rallied, with over 820 signatures on a petition demanding a Bluetooth-enabled S Pen for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra.

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Ultra on January 22, but the excitement was dampened by the removal of Bluetooth from its S Pen, a decision driven by low usage. A misleading blog post fueled confusion about a separate Bluetooth S Pen, prompting Samsung to clarify the situation. Frustrated users have rallied, with over 820 signatures on a petition demanding a Bluetooth-enabled S Pen for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra.