Samsung Says You Won’t Have to Pay for Basic Galaxy AI Features

Samsung just gave its fans some much-needed peace of mind by confirming that its main Galaxy AI tools are going to stay free. For a while now, there has been a confusing note on their website that made it sound like they might start charging people after 2025. This had a lot of people worried that their fancy new phones would eventually come with a monthly bill just to keep using the smart features. Thankfully, Samsung updated its paperwork to show that the basic AI tools are here to stay for free.

The good news is that almost all the AI stuff you use right now is included in this "forever free" deal. This means you can keep using the tools that help you write clear texts, translate calls in real time, or edit your photos without fear of a paywall, and other key features, like those that sum up your notes, turn voice recordings to text, or track your health goals, are safe too, so the main experience you get the phone for will not change.

There is one important thing to keep in mind, though. Samsung can only make promises about the software they build themselves. Some of the coolest features on Galaxy phones, like "Circle to Search," are actually powered by Google. Since those are seen as "third-party" tools, Samsung does not have the last word on whether they stay free, and it is possible that later, firms like Google might put some tools behind a pay plan, but for now, nothing is changing.

While the basics are staying free, Samsung did hint that they might release "extra-powerful" AI features in the future that could cost money. Think of it like a standard app versus a "Pro" version. The stuff you have today is yours to keep, but if they come out with something brand new and much more advanced next year, they might ask for a fee to use those specific new additions. For now, though, you can stop worrying about that 2025 deadline, because it’s officially been scrapped.