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Samsung Galaxy S25 Release Date Confirmed For January 2025

Four new handsets will debut on January 22, with AI-driven innovations, a new Slim version, and advanced camera upgrades.

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10 months ago

January 7, 2025

Nour Nasir

Samsung

Samsung has officially announced its next Unpacked event, taking place on January 22 in San Jose, California. This highly anticipated presentation is expected to showcase four new smartphones; namely the Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, and a newcomer: the Galaxy S25 Slim.

Samsung is continuing its push into AI-powered technology with this release. The company’s invitation hinted at groundbreaking advancements, promising an even more “natural and intuitive” user experience through enhanced AI capabilities.

“Get ready for AI that is more natural and intuitive. The next evolution of Galaxy AI is coming, and it’s going to change the way you interact with the world every day,” read the event invite. Samsung went further, calling the Galaxy S25 lineup a “game-changer” poised to “set the bar for mobile AI experiences now and into the future”.

Since its inception in 2010, the Galaxy S series has been one of Samsung’s flagship product lines, often locking horns with Apple’s iPhone in the premium smartphone market. Last year’s Galaxy S24 broke sales records, largely thanks to its innovative AI-driven features like real-time language translation and advanced photo editing tools.

The competition isn’t standing still, though: Apple and Google have also made significant strides in AI, introducing features like enhanced computational photography and highly personalized voice assistants. Across the tech world, AI has become a major focus, driving innovation and reshaping consumer expectations.

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While official details on the Galaxy S25 remain under wraps, tech insiders are buzzing with speculation. The S25 Ultra is rumored to include a cutting-edge AI-enhanced processor, a more advanced camera system, and expanded compatibility with Samsung’s growing smart device ecosystem. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim might be aimed at consumers looking for a more affordable option without sacrificing key features.

As the launch date approaches, Samsung tech enthusiasts are eager to see how the S25 series will measure up in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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AltoVolo Opens Orders For Limited Edition Sigma eVTOLs

Early buyers can now reserve build slots for AltoVolo’s 500-mile hybrid aircraft through a new online configurator.

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6 days ago

November 1, 2025

Nour Nasir

AltoVolo

AltoVolo has started taking pre-orders for its first electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the Sigma, moving the startup closer to commercial rollout. Customers can now secure a build slot with a £860 deposit and customize every detail online — from paintwork to seatbelt stitching. It’s the first configurator of its kind for a civilian eVTOL, mirroring how luxury car brands let clients tailor performance models before production.

The Sigma runs on a hybrid-electric tilting jet system built for long range and low noise. It can travel up to 500 miles at a 220-mph cruise, and is over 80% quieter than a helicopter. The three-seater weighs just 980kg and can maintain stable flight even if one jet fails. Safety systems include triple-redundant controls, thrust-vectoring stability and a ballistic parachute.

“We will be delivering an ultra-refined hybrid electric aircraft,” said founder and CEO Will Wood. “We believe there are thousands of customers for this type of cutting-edge technology”.

The first 100 units will come with exclusive materials and finishes. AltoVolo is also setting up a global service and maintenance network, with early planning for overhaul schedules already underway. The company’s focus on ownership experience echoes its ambition to anchor itself alongside established aviation brands rather than pure tech ventures.

To help new owners train, the company has built a full-scale simulator that replicates the Sigma cockpit in carbon fiber and leather. Pilots can log time toward a license using the system, aligned with the new US MOSAIC rules that ease certification for powered-lift aircraft. Certification work in Europe and the UK continues in parallel, signaling growing international alignment around light sport and eVTOL regulation.

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Noise inside the cabin has become another design focus. Engineers are refining internal vibration levels and developing a responsive soundscape that shifts with each jet’s power load — part feedback, part theatre.

Urban air mobility projects across the Gulf and elsewhere are pushing regulators and manufacturers to meet in the middle. Dubai, Riyadh and Doha have each outlined plans for air taxi corridors this decade. AltoVolo’s hybrid Sigma, sitting between electric promise and aviation realism, looks built for that middle ground.