I’ve been an Android user for many years, and every once in awhile there will be a device that makes me pause and wonder if my next device should take me back to my “roots.” If anything, I need something that will keep my life moving; ensure I do not miss any appointments; capture memorable moments that almost never get posted anywhere; survive any tumbles which almost always leave me calculating the cost of replacements (even though insurance is there of course) whilst silently screaming “Oh no!”

Enter Samsung Galaxy S25 Series…

A shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction

Samsung announced that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature Corning® Gorilla® Armor 2, scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover material for mobile devices – continuing with an enduring collaboration between the two companies. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra devices showcase this revolutionary innovation on their front displays, marking an impressive milestone in mobile display technology.

Compared to first-generation Corning® Gorilla® Armor, Gorilla Armor 2 offers enhanced durability – devices equipped with Gorilla Armor 2 are even better able to withstand the rough and unpredictable nature of daily life. Specifically, when dropped on rough, challenging surfaces, Gorilla Armor 2 is engineered to better resist damage, such as breakage, more effectively than ever before. Gorilla Armor 2’s anti-reflective properties dramatically reduce surface reflections in both indoor and outdoor ambient settings. These properties can enhance the display contrast ratio, delivering an exceptional user experience in various lighting conditions.

Samsung Galaxy S25 series sets the standard of AI phone as a true AI companion

Introducing multimodal AI agents, the Galaxy S25 series is the first step in Samsung’s vision to change the way users
interact with their phone – and with their world. A first-of-its-kind customised Snapdragon ® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset delivers greater on-device processing power for Galaxy AI 1 and superior camera range and control with Galaxy’s next-gen ProVisual Engine.

“The greatest innovations are a reflection of their users, which is why we evolved Galaxy AI to help everyone interact with
their devices more naturally and effortlessly while trusting that their privacy is secured,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Galaxy S25 series opens the door to an AI-integrated OS that fundamentally shifts how we use technology and how we live our lives.”

Some of the features that the Galaxy S25 series has for users includes:

Google’s Circle to Search make searching your phone screen more helpful, fast and contextual. Circle to Search now quickly recognises phone numbers, email and URLs on your screen, letting you call, email or visit a website with a single tap. With Galaxy S25 series, you can also perform actionable searches with context-aware suggestions for next steps. Plus, Galaxy S25 makes it frictionless to switch between apps for quick follow-up actions, like sharing a GIF or saving event details.

You can also press and hold the side button to activate Gemini and perform seamless interaction across Samsung and Google apps, as well as third-party apps such as Spotify. For example, you can find your favourite sports team’s season schedule and add it to your Samsung Calendar – with a single command.

Galaxy S25 keeps calls organised with Call Transcript and summary. Writing Assist features such as summarising content or automatically formatting notes can be enabled where texts can be selected, without needing to switch between applications. Drawing Assist unlocks fresh ways to bring ideas to life through combinations of sketches, text or image prompts. Doodling fun anyone? 🙂

Hyper-personalised experiences with Privacy Secured

In the era of AI, personalisation goes hand-in-hand with privacy. On Galaxy S25, the Personal Data Engine powers personalised AI features by safely analysing your data on-device to deliver highly tailored experiences that reflect your preferences and usage patterns. These insights enable tailored experiences such as searching for an old photo in the Gallery using natural language, or being guided through the day with Now Brief, which proactively offers suggestions accessible via Now Bar on the lock screen. All personalised data is kept private and secured by Knox Vault. Combined with enhanced on-device processing capabilities, this creates a powerful, protected AI experience that is unique to Galaxy.

Galaxy S25 also introduces post-quantum cryptography, safeguarding personal data against emerging threats that could increase as quantum computing evolves. Because there is no privacy without holistic security, One UI 7 laid the groundwork for these innovations by introducing an extra, fortified layer of device safety designed for the age of AI and hyperconnectivity. Additional updates include added Maximum Restrictions settings, enhanced Theft Protection, and a new Knox Matrix dashboard to monitor the security status across a connected device ecosystem.

There is SSSSOOOOO much to Samsung’s devices, we’ve barely scratched the surface and it would need a really good amount of time spent to play around with the different options to fully appreciate what is on offer. As much as people have their own opinions about AI, something I do love about Samsung’s offering, is that they’ve created devices that help you do the things that matter most to you whilst keeping track so that you do not miss out on any pressing items.

That’s the simplest way I can put it but my oh my, Android, I may just be knocking on your door soon enough.

For more on the new Samsung S25 Series – read here.