While customer purchase decisions don't hinge on AI features, tech companies aren't backing down anytime soon from convincing you that you need them.
The folks at Android Authority analyzed the latest version of the Google app and stumbled upon code snippets that suggest that buyers of Samsung's upcoming phones will get to use Gemini Advanced for free for varying durations.
Code snippets suggest Samsung Galaxy S25 buyers will get free access to Gemini Advanced. | Image Credit - Android Authority
Gemini Advanced gives you access to Google's most powerful chatbot and AI models and priority access to the latest features. It costs $19.99 a month but the first month is on Google.
Apparently, Galaxy S25 buyers will get three months of free Gemini Advanced, while Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra buyers should expect six months and 12 months, respectively, of subscription at no cost.
We wonder whether this offer will only be for pre-orders, though the report doesn't say so.
Last year, during the Galaxy S24 pre-order period, Samsung offered free storage upgrades, and gift cards or credits, which could be used towards accessories like earbuds and smartwatches. Buyers tend to prefer tangible freebies over software perks during the pre-order period, and if Google Advanced is all Samsung is going to offer, it may put some people off.
Regardless, since AI has become an important facet of life, no one is going to mind free access to Google's best AI models.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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