The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a worthwhile option for those who value its 6.9-inch display, 5x zoom lens, and integrated S Pen stylus.

Samsung’s Galaxy S-series is in its software era. Maybe the whole smartphone industry is, too, save for a few phones with hinges (Samsung’s included). But overall, we have exited the hardware-driven innovation cycle and are firmly in the midst of a software-based one.

Now that we’re a few weeks into ownership of the Galaxy S25 series, you might be itching to receive that first update that could take care of any initial bugs you are experiencing. That first update is now ready in the US and should start rolling out through