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Free for two years, now becoming paid: Disappointing development for Samsung users
Every new feature comes with a cost. Smartphone giant Samsung is preparing to introduce a paid subscription system for the Galaxy AI artificial intelligence (AI) model used by millions.
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Built-in artificial intelligence (AI) features on smartphones are turning into paid services. While Apple's Siri is being upgraded with Apple Intelligence, paid ChatGPT users can access more capabilities on their phones. Samsung is also making a similar move. The South Korean tech giant is launching a paid subscription for its Galaxy AI service.
According to code uncovered by tech outlet SammyGuru, Samsung plans to offer advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools and higher usage limits with a Galaxy AI Premium subscription.
Subscription fee will be required for Galaxy AI
The South Korean company has offered Galaxy AI features on compatible smartphones for free until now.
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According to a new report from SammyGuru, the company is preparing to launch a paid subscription model called Galaxy AI Premium. Leaked in-app screenshots indicate the system is currently being tested under an early access program.
The report states that payments made by users participating in the trial will be refunded once the testing period ends. Samsung aims to collect data from users testing different packages through this method.
What will Galaxy AI Premium offer?
Leaked details show that users on the free plan will retain access to standard artificial intelligence (AI) features. The free plan includes the following tools:
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- Browsing Assist
- Now Brief
- Creative Studio
- Smart Capture
- Samsung Keyboard
- Photo Assist
- Personal Agent
Usage limits will apply to these standard tools on the free plan. Once those limits are reached, users will need to buy credit packs. Subscribers to the Galaxy AI Premium "Max" tier will receive four times higher usage limits than the free plan. This tier will also include three new tools:
- Gen Video: AI-powered video generation from photos
- Bixby Action: Automation of tasks across apps
- Daily Briefing: A daily summary feature whose exact details are not yet finalized, reportedly similar to Gemini Daily Brief
Subscription pricing leaked
Pricing strings found in the application code show Galaxy AI Premium listed at $4.99 per month or $47.99 per year. The report notes these rates may change ahead of the official rollout.
According to technical data in the report, early access testing may initially be limited to the Galaxy S27 series. Although no direct country restriction appears in the code, access could be determined based on the region registered to the Samsung account, and the service may first launch in South Korea and the US. It remains to be seen whether Galaxy users in Turkey and worldwide will pay for this subscription system.
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This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
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