Samsung has finally cleared the air around the future of Galaxy AI, its growing suite of artificial intelligence tools found across Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and wearables. After months of speculation over whether these features would eventually be paywalled, the company has now confirmed which parts of Galaxy AI will remain free — permanently.
In a statement shared with Android Police, Samsung said all AI features developed in-house and preloaded on Galaxy devices will continue to be free forever. These tools, introduced with the Galaxy S24 lineup in early 2024, include things like Live Translate, Note Assist, Generative Wallpapers, Audio Eraser, Object Eraser, and Writing Assist — all designed to make communication, productivity, and photo editing more intuitive. They’re deeply integrated into One UI 7, One UI 8 and are available across newer models such as the Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7, and Watch 8 series.
But it’s not all built by Samsung
Galaxy AI also taps into Google’s Gemini platform for some advanced features, including voice-activated actions and advanced image editing. These Gemini-powered tools are free for now but may eventually require a paid subscription, as they fall under Google’s control. Google’s Gemini Advanced tier already offers premium access to more powerful capabilities — such as video generation — a sign that some parts of the Galaxy AI experience could be monetized in the future.
Samsung had previously added a disclaimer stating that Galaxy AI features would be free “until the end of 2025,” which led to confusion among users. It now appears that this language was primarily aimed at covering any changes Google might make to its own services, not Samsung’s. With over 400 million Galaxy AI-enabled devices expected by the end of this year, the company seems keen to reassure users that core features aren’t going anywhere — or going behind a paywall.
Samsung’s latest clarification draws a clear line: tools made by Samsung will remain free, while Google’s more advanced AI services may eventually come at a cost.
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