We’re a few weeks away from Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series reveal, which appears to be happening on January 22, 2025. But the latest report from Android Authority seems to shift focus from hardware specs to more AI goodies, as an APK teardown has revealed the possibility of the S25 including free Gemini Advanced.
These trials for Gemini Advanced subscriptions would be unlocked when purchasing a Galaxy S25 device, which we expect to be the S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. The length of the trial depends on the device, similar to what Google did with its own Pixel 9 series.
In the latest update for the Google app, which is v.15.52.37 beta, a teardown of the code reveals the possible lengths of the Gemini Advanced trial subscriptions. The code has revealed lengths of three, six, nine, and 12 months. With those numbers, it’s likely that the base S25 gets three months, S25 Plus gets six, and S25 Ultra gets a whole year for free. It’s unknown about the nine months though, but perhaps that could be for the rumored S25 Slim that will be launching later in 2025 after the first three models.
So what’s the benefit of Gemini Advanced compared to what comes standard with Samsung Galaxy phones? With Gemini Advanced, it’s Google’s most capable AI models on mobile, and it is much better at complex tasks, including coding, logical reasoning, nuanced multi-modal instructions, and even creative collaboration. It’s also able to generate images a bit faster than the free version, and you’ll have Gemini in Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and more. A typical subscription for Gemini Advanced costs $20 a month.
Again, this trial offer appears only through code in the latest Google app update, and is not officially mentioned by either Google or Samsung. But with just a few more weeks until the Galaxy S25 launch, we don’t have to wait much longer.
Are you tired of paying for streaming services you never watch just to get a phone plan feature you actually want? T-Mobile has good news for you! The carrier is rolling out new plans, called T-Mix, in early November to replace its old Experience lineup with a build-your-own perks system called Picks.
The benefits you choose vary from streaming and gaming to food delivery, AI, satellite service, and phone discounts. But if you are satisfied with your existing plan, you can keep it.
Merely days after the iPhone Duo hit the shelves, images of broken screens on the phone started popping up across social media. Until now, it’s been unclear what’s causing the line of defective pixels that appears vertically along the crease, as well as horizontally, on the phone’s inner display.
Apple has finally acknowledged the issue, which has shown up on iPhone Duo units owned by customers as well as demo units in stores. In a statement shared with Bloomberg, Apple says that not all iPhone Duo units are affected and that those that are tend to show the display fault early on. The company added that users who experience problems with their iPhone Duo display should contact AppleCare for a replacement.
Not long ago, Apple treated independent repair like an act of outright hostility. The Cupertino giant locked down parts with serial-number pairing, while repair tools remained firmly out of reach of anyone outside its authorized repair network. More importantly, the company waged a legal and lobbying battle against right-to-repair legislation.
I've covered enough of these fights over the years to know what a shift looks like. That's why what happened in October 2026 genuinely caught me off guard. The day the iPhone Duo went on sale, what may be the most mechanically complex iPhone to date, Apple pulled off a surprising about-face. It published teardown-style repair manuals for a handful of major components.