At its Unpacked event last week, Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy S25 lineup and spent a majority of the time talking about AI -- a trend in phone announcements these days. Echoing both Google and Apple,

Bizon praises the S25's Galaxy AI update as "a monumental step change in how a smartphone works for you. The best way I can describe is is like a PA in your pocket, it's bringing together seamlessly all the apps on your phone so you can perform really complex tasks with super simple commands."

The AI features on Samsung's Galaxy S25 phones uses both on-device and cloud-based AI models, including the touted AI assistant.

Setting up the Brief is pretty easy, with the simplest method being just to add it to the phone's home screen. All you need to do is press and hold the screen, then select the Widgets icon at the bottom of the screen, and tapping on the Now Brief icon.

Curious about how Samsung has pushed the envelope with the Galaxy S25 Ultra? From a design overhaul to groundbreaking AI integration, this flagship device is setting new standards. We’ve gone hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to give you a detailed look at what makes this phone a potential game-changer.

Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device If you've been skeptical about the role artificial intelligence has to play on your smartphone — and there's plenty of reason to feel that way,

A Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone during a media event ahead of Galaxy Unpacked in New York, US, ... [+] on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Samsung Electronics Co. is banking on an a