Avid S Pen users surely know this, but if you're unfamiliar with S Pen Galaxy devices, there's a chance you may have heard of “Air Command” and “Air Actions” and think they are the same thing. They do sound similar, but in reality, these terms are not interchangeable.

With Samsung downgrading the Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen, it's best to be aware of the difference between Air Command and Air Actions. Here is a quick reminder of what these terms mean.

• Air Command: A pop-up menu available only to S Pen users (seen in the featured image at the top of this article). It can be accessed by tapping a little bubble on the screen, which appears when the S Pen is removed from its holster. The Air Command menu is customizable with shortcuts to apps and S Pen features.
• Air Actions: A set of S Pen gestures that require Bluetooth to send gyro/accelerometer data to the phone. The phone then interprets that data into commands. Air Actions can turn an S Pen into a remote for videos, a clicker button for the Camera, or a clicker for PowerPoint presentations.

So, the Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen no longer supports Bluetooth, and Air Actions have been removed. However, the Air Command menu is unrelated to these changes and remains untouched.

Using the Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen, you'll still get access to the same Air Command shortcut menu as before. As mentioned previously, the S Pen lost Air Actions but remains the same great accessory for writing and drawing. Air Command is a part of that core S Pen experience and hasn't gone away.

For a closer look at the Galaxy S25 Ultra, you can check out the hands-on video we shot at Unpacked. And if you're looking to buy the new flagship phone, pre-orders are now open. Hit the button after the video for more details about bonuses.

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