Samsung teases 'extra superior' S Pen within the works

The S Pen has been round for over a decade at this level, and it’s a key function of Galaxy Extremely telephones at this time. Nevertheless, rumors have lengthy swirled round whether or not or not it might stick round, however Samsung says that not solely is it a “core” a part of Galaxy at this time, however that upgrades are within the works.

In an interview following the launch of the Galaxy S26 sequence this week, Samsung COO Received-Joon Choi revealed a couple of tidbits round the way forward for Samsung’s cell enterprise, together with plans for the S Pen stylus.

As reported by Bloomberg, Choi revealed that Samsung is trying to improve the S Pen going ahead.

We’re engaged on a extra superior expertise inside S-Pen to give you a brand new construction of show, so the penalty of getting S-Pen is diminished. S-Pen will proceed to be one of many core applied sciences.

That’s not truly stunning, as prior rumors recommended that Samsung would exchange its present S Pen tech to ditch the present digitizer for one thing new. Precisely what would change stays unclear, however there are many causes to make a change. In direction of the highest of that listing is Qi2 compatibility, as Samsung says magnets can intervene with the present S Pen. That pop-up reveals very often with the Galaxy S26 Extremely, too. However past that, Samsung stated the rationale that S Pen assist was faraway from Galaxy Z Fold 7 was over how thick the {hardware} was, so a brand new expertise might theoretically deliver assist again to the foldable, whereas additionally paving the best way for thinner future Extremely smartphones.

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The report additionally contains Choi’s feedback round a few of Samsung’s extra experimental type elements. Apparently, Samsung has no timeline in thoughts simply but for sequels to the Galaxy Z TriFold or the Galaxy S25 Edge. Whereas the TriFold has largely been an experiment on Samsung’s half, the Galaxy S25 Edge debuted with actual expectations, which it clearly didn’t meet.

The Galaxy S26 sequence is accessible for pre-order now, with Samsung’s regular pre-order perks in full swing. You’ll discover boosted trade-in values and extra out there now by way of March 11, when these telephones can be found on retailer cabinets. You’ll additionally get an extra $30 credit score in case you purchase utilizing our hyperlinks beneath!