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Samsung Confirms Galaxy AI Core Free Indefinitely

Published 16 January 2026

Samsung has confirmed that the core features of its Galaxy AI suite will remain free for users indefinitely, removing earlier concerns about potential subscription fees after 2025. The update, reflected in recent changes to the company's official support pages and terms, applies to devices like the Galaxy S24 series and newer models that include the AI tools as standard.

The Galaxy AI platform debuted alongside the Galaxy S24 lineup in early 2024, offering a range of on-device and cloud-based capabilities designed to enhance everyday tasks such as translation, photo editing, and note-taking. At launch, Samsung stated that these features would be complimentary through the end of 2025, a timeline that sparked widespread user anxiety over possible future costs. Reports from that period highlighted fears that popular tools might require payment, prompting questions about the long-term value of flagship devices.

In response to the feedback, Samsung revised its policy language. The updated footnotes on the Galaxy AI landing page now explicitly state that basic features provided by the company are free without an end date. This shift provides certainty for owners of eligible Samsung...

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