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TL;DR Samsung quietly updated the footnotes of its Galaxy AI support documents to confirm basic features will remain free forever.
This shuts the door on a subscription or paywall being added to basic Galaxy AI features, something that was a possibility under the old language.
Samsung could still offer new, paid Galaxy AI features in the future. This updated language doesn’t cover third-party features, either.
Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite first launched alongside the Galaxy S24 lineup, and it includes a mix of on-device and cloud features powered by Samsung and Google. Some, like Circle to Search, have since made their way to other Android phones, while many remain a Samsung exclusive. While these features have been free for owners of eligible devices since Galaxy AI debuted, Samsung always left the door open to making them paid tools in the future.
The company appears to be closing that door with a quiet update to the footnotes of its Galaxy AI landing page. Originally, the first footnote clarified that “use of AI features is complimentary through 2025.” It also noted that a “purchase may be required after the complimentary period.” These statements were listed on the Galaxy AI page as recently as January 1, 2026, according to a Wayback Machine archive.
Sometime after that date, Samsung changed the language of this footnote to explicitly state that basic Galaxy AI features will remain available indefinitely at no cost. (Thanks: Reddit user FragmentedChicken)
“Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free,” the updated footnote explains. “Future releases may include enhanced features or new services that are offered on a paid basis. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.”
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