#Galaxy S25 software changes

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Series has ended its support for its Samsung Messages. Samsung may bring a camera feature from the upcoming Galaxy S26 series to older Galaxy S25 devices through a software update. The feature, called Virtual Aperture, could be added to the telephoto camera of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. The tool already exists on the Galaxy S25 series through Samsung’s Expert RAW app. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra picks up right where last year’s S25 Ultra left off as the 2026 Ultra flagship, embracing an “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” philosophy, polishing the proven formula with steady, year-over-year improvements since the S22 Ultra era. The Galaxy S25 Ultra runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy that is more than capable for gaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking. The Galaxy S25 Ultra supports up to 45W wired Super Fast Charging, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra bumps this to 60W Super Fast Charging 3.0, cutting down charging times when you need a quick top‑up before heading out. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is now running Android 16 with One UI 8, after its update from the original Android 15 and One UI 7 it came with. Read more in our articles including "Samsung Messages no longer the default messaging app on Galaxy S25 Series" and "Galaxy S25 may get Galaxy S26 camera feature".