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Samsung Galaxy’s new feature helps me save money on shopping like no other phone – but an even better trick is coming
ALL phone makers are making noise about AI at the moment and chances are a lot of it doesn’t really interest you.
But what if it could save you money on shopping?
Samsung is positioning its new AI features on the Galaxy S25 as a “companion” that’s there to make ordinary life activities that little bit easier.
As The Sun’s main Android smartphone reviewer, I get hands-on with an array of devices all the time – and the Galaxy S series is up there among the best.
The evolutionary jump from S24 to S25 is, like most smartphones these days, small but there’s certainly some exciting additions to shout about.
I’ve been using the Galaxy S25 Ultra for just over a week now, testing everything from AI features, to battery, performance and the camera.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Look and feel
Having tested last year’s S24 Ultra, the first thing I’ve noticed this time around is how much lighter it is – literally, so much lighter.
In fact, it’s 15g than the predecessor, coming in at 218g. By comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is 221g.
Moreover, the S25 Ultra is slimmer too and Samsung has managed to squeeze slightly more display on it (6.9-inches in total diagonally) by reducing the bezel so the overall handset size doesn’t have to increase in your palm.
So, it sits quite comfortably in your pocket without pulling you down.
Looks-wise, it follows a consistent design to before except for one big change – the S25 Ultra has rounded corners so it fits in with the entire family now.
I think it’s a positive decision, easing the harshness from the S24 Ultra’s sharper corner approach.
However, aside from size the display is basically the same as last year, delivering bright, crisp, punchy visuals.
In terms of the colours, you have a choice of:
- Titanium Black
- Titanium Gray
- Titanium Silverblue
- Titanium Whitesilver
- Titanium Jadegreen
- Titanium Jetblack
- Titanium Pinkgold
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Performance and software
Samsung’s own version of Android, One UI, has always been among my favourite takes on the operating system.
It’s consistent, clean and easy to navigate – though the Samsung style app icons still bug me with their cartoon-like design.
The S25 devices run on Android 15, One UI 7, which is the very latest version of both.
One great highlight about Samsung’s Galaxy S devices is that you get a whooping seven years of security and software updates, so if you look after the handset it could last you quite sometime – and therefore save you money on upgrades.
Who offers free updates longest?
The longer you receive updates, the longer you can safely continue using your smartphone - with the latest features thrown in too for free.
Samsung
For the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung said it would provide at least seven generations of OS updates and seven years of security updates.
OnePlus
At the launch of the OnePlus 13, OnePlus committed to at least four years of Android updates and six years of security updates.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi offers four years off Android updates and five years security updates.
Google
For the Pixel 9 series, Google said that devices would receive at least seven years of support.
As for the performance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra runs beautifully with the market-leading Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip keeping everything in the fast lane.
This means you won’t notice any annoying lag as you run multiple apps, even demanding ones like games.
There’s also Snapdragon Satellite, so you can send and receive messages via satellite – but support for this will depend on your network provider.
There are three storage options: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Features
Samsung has been really leading the charge on AI and with it comes lots of features, though some are more useful than others.
The firm has collaborated closely with Google here, which gives you the best of both worlds and, crucially, greater choice.
Samsung’s position on AI this year seems to be about simply making life easier.
First up, there’s a seamless experience across multiple apps so they essential “talk” to each other.
AI may not be what everyone is asking for right now but the tools are becoming more useful
For example, using Google’s Gemini AI I was able to show it inside my fridge with the camera.
It correctly detected most items (even half eaten chicken leftovers in a storage bag) and suggested what I could make with the ingredients on show.
I then asked it to add the recipes to my notes app, which it did, less of me faffing around copying and pasting, more of me getting on with my day, perfect.
This is also a great example of a feature that can help you save money, using up those ingredients before they go off.
Another addition is Now Brief, an AI companion that acts as a central hub for everything going on in your day.
Now, Samsung has offered lots of wonderful examples about how it can help with life, such as warning you that traffic is bad so you might want to leave to collect the kids, based off of information from your calendar and knowing your commute.
Sadly (or, perhaps not) during the short amount of time I’ve had to test the Galaxy S25 Ultra, I haven’t had any major issues like these in my life to put it to the test like that, so this trick requires more time to develop.
However, I did see another potential money saving benefit for a classic mistake I make – forgetting my coupons.
All I have to do is take a photo of my shopping vouchers, add to the Wallet app and the Now Brief warns me that it’s expiring soon.
It’s these little things that can be a big help for saving thinking space and time.
I still think there’s a way to go to make AI more proactive but this is a good starting point.
And I’m more fussed about these than features like drawing assist to generate AI images which serve little use to me.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Battery
The battery on the S25 Ultra is the same as last year but the newer chip and upgraded tech offers some efficiencies to help the battery last longer.
With moderate use – by my standard that’s web browsing, watching videos, light gaming and some WhatsApp – I was able to use the S25 Ultra well into the second day.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Camera
The S25 Ultra has the same 200-megapixel camera as last year but the big change is its upgraded ultra-wide camera, which now comes in at 50-megapixels.
This means you can get in much closer for macro images with greater focus than before.
Samsung’s cameras always deliver great results with popping colours, detail and sharpness.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Verdict
Final thoughts by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is an undeniably beautiful device inside and out.
AI may not be what everyone is asking for right now but the tools are becoming more useful.
You can’t go wrong for battery, camera or performance here, they all excel.
But it comes at a hefty cost, starting at £1,249 / $1,299 – fortunately there are some good trade-in rates to consider that will bring the cost down.
The upgrades on the S25 aren’t that huge compared to last year so those with the S24 might want to stay put for now – but anyone with an older model stand to gain lots of great additions.
Rating: 4.5/5
All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed.
Always do your own research before making any purchase.
Sonia Fowler’s most shocking storylines in EastEnders from teenage pregnancy to murder trial as Natalie Cassidy quits
NATALIE Cassidy has played Sonia Fowler on EastEnders for over 30 years.
The actress made the decision to quit the long-running BBC One soap in a dramatic move.
Over the years, the 41-year-old actress has been involved in some absolutely shocking storylines.
Her life on Albert Square has been nothing but chaotic as her character became one of the most beloved in the serial drama’s history.
She has been a constant in Walford for three decades and has seen plenty of action along the way.
From a teen pregnancy in the 90s till the recent murder trial, she has been a part at some of the most surprising scenes among the history of EastEnders.
We take a look at some of Sonia’s most shocking storylines.
Teen Pregnancy
At the age of just 15-years-old, Sonia discovered that she was pregnant.
Viewers were shocked by the birth as Sonia didn’t even realise she was pregnant when she went into labour.
It turned out, thet Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou) turned out to be the father of the baby girl, who was named Chloe.
At first, Sonia decided to give her up for adoption but she later became obsessed with her daughter.
After she later abducted the baby, Sonia’s step-grandmother Dot (June Brown), persuaded her to return the baby.
After the adoptive parents of their daughter were killed in a car crash, Sonia and Martin’s lives were turned upside down.
Their deaths left them responsible to care for their young daughter Rebecca.
Jamie Mitchell death
Sonia was in a long-term relationship Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder) at the time of his tragic death.
But he was hit by a car driven by her baby’s father, Martin who was texting as he was driving.
Just before he was struck down by the vehicle, he bought an engagement ring for his girlfriend.
After he was rushed to hospital, the doctors told Sonia and the rest of the Mitchells that his liver was irreparably damaged.
The duo declared their love for each other one last time, just before he went into cardiac arrest.
Sonia and the rest of the Mitchells were left devastated by his bedside, just as Billy (Perry Fenwick) and Little Mo (Kacey Ainsworth) got married.
Marriage to Martin Fowler
In a shock twist Sonia went on to marry the man responsible for her previous boyfriend’s death.
However, their three-year marriage was marred by conflicts and various infidelities.
At one point, Sonia was taken hostage by the unhinged Sarah Cairns (Alison Pargeter), who became absolutely obsessed with Martin.
This was after he led her on after he flirted with her during a drunken night out.
Later, there was even more tension in their relationship as Sonia cheated on her husband.
She embarked on a lesbian affair with one of her colleagues at work, fellow nurse Naomi Julien (Petra Letang).
Martin was awarded full custody after Sonia’s earlier kidnapping attempt and extra-marital affair.
She was utterly distraught to be cut out of her daughter’s life, although they later became close as she grew up.
Bex’s Suicide Attempt
In 2019, Sonia’s daughter Rebecca (Jasmine Armfield) tried to take her own life in a heartbreaking storyline.
Viewers were left in tears after her child already went through a harrowing bullying storyline.
After she took an overdose, Sonia found Bex unconscious and unresponsive.
She was feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of going to University in Oxford and she took drugs to cope with her exams and anxiety.
The night of her leaving do, she wrote a suicide note that was addressed to her parents.
Sonia blamed herself for pushing her daughter to breaking point as she tried to force her to go to Oxford.
This is despite the fact that Bex said that she wasn’t ready to go to University, so she deferred her enrollment for a year to go travelling.
Although Sonia was unhappy with her decision at first, a handwritten letter persuades her that it was the right thing to do.
Murder Trial
Sonia and her her fiance Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) were going through severe monetary problems.
Debbie Colwell was left comatose after a stroke and they were left financially crippled as they had to pair for her care.
He also fleeced Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in an investment scam.
But they also wanted to have a baby through IVF, so Reiss resorts to smothering her in her sleep to get her money.
Debbie’s parents Hugh and Brenda overheard Sharon and Teddy (Roland Manookian) speaking about Reiss using the money to fund the IVF.
Unfortunately for them, Brenda (Nichola McAuliffe) put her own money in Debbie’s account, meaning he stole from her and her vendetta against him was sealed.
Unfortunately, Sonia was previously in the hospital room as she liked to help with Debbie’s care.
She also thought that it would be best to sell their house and leave Walford, although she later changes her mind.
Both Sonia and Reiss were arrested for Debbie’s murder at the engagement party, but with a clear motive Sonia was charged.
Her sister Bianca (Patsy Palmer) was onto Reiss, but he manufactured a situation to kidnap her and keep her chained in a remote storage unit until the end of the trial.
Desperate to escape, Bianca comes up with an idea to record a false confession video to get Sonia off the hook.
Reiss also manipulates a juror into watching the video to come up with a verdict of ‘not guilty’.
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UPS Is Slashing Its Amazon Deliveries By 50%—What That Means for Your Packages
UPS is gearing up for a productive fiscal year in 2025. The parcel service outlined three strategic action steps in a recent earnings report, one of which includes lowering its volume with its largest customer by more than 50 percent. The customer in question? Amazon. The new agreement will open the door for more profitable opportunities for UPS, leaving Amazon to either pick up the slack or seek help elsewhere.
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UPS is implementing cost-saving measures.
Looking ahead, UPS is estimated to bring in $89 billion in revenue in 2025. That marker is below last year’s total revenue of $91.1 billion, and it’s $5.8 billion less than what LSEG analysts had predicted, according to CNBC. As of Jan. 30, UPS shares were down by 14 percent.
In a fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, UPS CEO Carol Tomes announced the launch of multi-year "efficiency reimagined" initiatives that are expected "to yield approximately $1 billion in annualized savings."
"We are making business and operational changes that, along with the foundational changes we’ve already made, will put us further down the path to become a more profitable, agile and differentiated UPS that is growing in the best parts of the market," said Tome.
A major piece of this strategy includes UPS taking a step back from its relationship with Amazon.
UPS will slowly pull back from its partnership with Amazon.
Amazon might be UPS’ biggest customer in terms of demand, but that doesn’t make it the most profitable. "Its margin is very dilutive to the U.S. domestic business," Tome said of Amazon during an investors call, per CNBC.
When it comes to numbers, Amazon deliveries make up a fourth of UPS’ domestic network, reports Supply Chain Dive. Although a considerable volume, those deliveries only contributed to UPS’ revenue by 11.8 percent in 2024.
For those reasons, UPS has decided to scale back its Amazon deliveries by 50 percent. However, it won’t happen all at once. In the earnings report, UPS said its target date is "by the second half of 2026."
Amazon has agreed to the terms despite the company’s previous offer to increase UPS’ portfolio.
"Due to their operational needs, UPS requested a reduction in volume and we certainly respect their decision," Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel told Supply Chain Dive. "We’ll continue to partner with them and many other carriers to serve our customers."
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So, what does this mean for your Amazon packages?
With this new agreement intact, Amazon will either have to deliver more packages itself or increase volume with other parcel services. The retailer already has a close relationship with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), which took on more deliveries during the recent holiday rush.
"We recognize that like us, other major retailers, small businesses, and the communities they serve rely on the local USPS to deliver, which is why we collaborate on package volume each week and logistical changes meant to improve the customer delivery experience," Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly told Supply Chain Drive in Nov. 2024.
To that end, USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told the outlet that USPS’ "operational, transportation and delivery processes have never been more finely tuned" and was well equipped to "handle the peak holiday season surge."
The good news is Tome doesn’t see a future in which UPS and Amazon will cut ties entirely, noting that many customers depend on UPS for easy Amazon returns.
"I don’t think it will go all away," said Tome. "I think we’re landing at the right spot with this accelerated glide down."
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