With generative tech improving by the day, does Google's Pixel AI or Samsung's Galaxy AI suite have the upper hand?

Samsung has hinted that Galaxy AI features may be behind the paywall from 2025, potentially impacting free access to these tools.

Samsung recently announced Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 Ultra tablets and the footprint – just like the Galaxy S24 series – mentions “Fees may apply to certain AI features at the end of 2025.” Samsung Galaxy AI features to get paid next year While Samsung keeps reminding that Galaxy AI features may get paid by 2025,

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A couple days after prematurely revealing the phone on its website, Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S24 FE. It starts at $649.99 with 128GB of storage, and Samsung’s also offering a 256GB model for $709.

Granted, we're comparing apples and oranges here. A better comparison would be the new Galaxy S24 FE (starts at $649.99) and the entry-level Galaxy S24 (starts at $859.99). They share more of the same specs and the price difference between the two is only $210.

The least expensive smartphone in the Galaxy S series with Galaxy AI capabilities is the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. Until the end of 2025, customers may use the AI functions on compatible devices for free,

Samsung ditches the rounded corners on the Galaxy S24 FE and shoves its Galaxy AI to its latest mid-range phones.

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Google recently unveiled its Pixel 9 series comprising four phones – Google Pixel 9, Google Pixel 9 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Google Pixel 9 P.