Samsung Confirms Core Galaxy AI Tools Will Stay Free for Users
These tools have been free to use, with Samsung earlier saying that they would be free 'until the end of 2025.' The company has not made any public changes to this stance.
But there has been more clarity on Samsung's plans. In a briefing ahead of its latest foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE, Samsung told Android Police that all Galaxy AI tools that are on the phone by default will remain free for users.
This statement clears up rumors about a paywall for essential Galaxy AI tools. Users will not be charged for tools like Live Translate, Note Assist in Samsung Notes, Zoom Nightography, Audio Eraser, Browsing Assist, and Generative Wallpapers.
At the same time, most of Google's Gemini-powered tools are still free on Samsung devices. New Gemini-powered tools are also free for the next six months for early buyers of the Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7.
For now, Samsung is keeping core Galaxy AI tools free and giving users more certainty about what they can use without extra cost.
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