On January 24, according to Korean media mk report,SamsungNot considering the future Galaxy AI Instead of charging a fee, the company focuses on allowing more users to experience AI capabilities.
At the Galaxy Unpacked conference on January 18, Samsung released the Galaxy AI series of features represented by instant translation. However, according to previous reports by IT Home, Samsung mentioned in the footnote of the official press release that "Galaxy AI features will be available for free on supported Samsung Galaxy devices until the end of 2025", but there is no promise to continue to provide these features for free after 2026. This vague expression has aroused the attention and worry of some consumers.
The head of Samsung Electronics' MX division responded to this concern.Samsung will not consider monetizing its Galaxy AI business this year, but will focus on allowing more users to experience AI features..
However, the person in charge also said that when users are willing to pay for higher performance, the issue of charging for AI functions will be considered again.
Last year, Samsung considered charging partner banks for the Samsung Pay feature in South Korea, but ultimately decided to renew the free cooperation contract against the backdrop of Apple Pay’s entry into the South Korean market. An industry insider believes that Galaxy AI may also face a similar situation in the future: AI will become popular in the smartphone industry in the next two years, and it will not be easy to charge Galaxy AI starting in 2026.