Samsung Galaxy S25 Initial Steps: Five Crucial Actions to Initiate
New to your shiny new Samsung Galaxy S25, whether it's the powerful mini beast or the all-you-can-devour Galaxy S25 Ultra? You've got the latest Samsung flagship in your hands. After setting up your accounts and apps, you might be wondering what to tweak first for a smoother experience. Let's dive in and talk about a few handy features that'll make you feel like your upgrade was well worth it.
Say Bye to Bothersome News Headlines in Now Brief
I've been using the Now Brief on my Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it might not be everyone's cup of tea. It uses Samsung's Personal Data Engine to analyze your phone usage and serve up relevant apps, info, and whatnot when you check in.
Initially, I was sold on the idea. However, the news feature just wouldn't let up with inflammatory headlines, so I had to turn it off. Luckily, Samsung allows you to customize your Now Brief. To do so, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap on Galaxy AI.
- Tap on Now Brief.
- Tap on Content to include.
- Scroll down and uncheck the news option.
By unchecking the news option, you'll no longer see news updates in your Now Brief, making your browsing experience a tad less stressful13.
Master the Smooth Zoom Slider
Samsung isn't just about gimmicks. The smooth zoom slider is one of the coolest new additions to the camera app on the Galaxy S25 series. I can't wait to see it appear on older Samsung phones through a software update.
The slider appears when you tap on a zoom amount while in video mode. Slide it to the left to transform into wide-angle mode or to the right to zoom in and focus. You can use it to add a dramatic flair to your videos, especially when filming landscapes from a train or virtual pets from afar[4].
Use Audio Eraser to Eliminate Unwanted Noise
If there's an annoying sound or voice in the background of your video, you can clean it up using Audio Eraser, Samsung's AI-powered tool. It works by letting you select and scrub out the noise, making for a cleaner recording.
While it's not foolproof, Audio Eraser can help eliminate unwanted voices or sounds in an instant. I used it to eliminate screeching transit noises from my videos[4].
Create GIFs with AI Select
AI Select is Samsung's latest feature, which prides itself on its ability to freeze and interact with screen content. You can use it to crop photos and mess around with AI, but the most fun part is creating GIFs from YouTube videos.
Add Events to Your Calendar with the S Pen
The S Pen isn't just for drawing—it's also great for organizing your life. You can use it to freeze the screen and select dates to add to your calendar, or invoke Google's Gemini by long-pressing the power button.
AI select can also help by highlighting dates and automating the process of adding them to your calendar. It's a small but useful feature, and I hope future iterations will be more robust[4].
[4]: Enrichment Data - Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Tips and Tricks
Take advantage of these features to make the most of your Galaxy S25 experience. Happy upgrading!
After exploring the various features of your Galaxy S25, you might be interested in the future developments in technology that could improve these features even further. Many tech reviewers are excited about the potential of AI-powered tools like Audio Eraser and AI Select, which could become more sophisticated and user-friendly in the near future. Additionally, the smooth zoom slider has received rave reviews, and Samsung fans are eagerly waiting for this feature to be rolled out on older device models through software updates.
