Key Highlights
- Most of these headlines were expected, such as Samsung’s conservative Galaxy S25 series and the well-received Pixel 9a. However, 2025 also saw more than its fair share of headlines that were simply hard to believe.
- So with that in mind, we’re taking a look at some of the most unbelievable stories of the year.
- What was the most unbelievable news story of 2025?0 votesSamsung downgrades S PenNaN%Pixel 10's GPU choiceNaN%Google tries to kill sideloading, hobbles custom ROMsNaN%PS3 emulators on AndroidNaN%Pixel battery defectsNaN%The Z Fold 7 has a cutting-edge designNaN%Google offers world's first IP68 foldableNaN%OnePlus 13 is our phone of the yearNaN%7,000mAh+ phones go mainstreamNaN%Other (leave a comment)NaN%1.
- Samsung downgrades the S PenHadlee Simons / Android AuthoritySamsung has offered the S Pen on the Galaxy Ultra line since 2022’s Galaxy S22 Ultra, and the accessory has been battling for space with the battery ever since.
- At this point, I thought the company’s only viable options were to double down on the S Pen’s importance or ditch it altogether. So which route did Samsung take?
