00:00Two months ago, I said Samsung made the right call by removing Bluetooth from the Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen.
00:06Let's be honest, almost no one ever used it.
00:09Instead of adding value, it just made the pen feel like an overcomplicated gimmick.
00:13And if I'm being really honest, most people don't even need a built-in S Pen at all.
00:17The silo inside the phone takes up a lot of space that could be used for something far more practical.
00:22Imagine if that space went toward a bigger battery instead of a stylus.
00:25Most owners rarely touch.
00:27That's why the latest rumor is so exciting.
00:29The Galaxy S26 Ultra might ditch the silo altogether.
00:33But don't panic, the S Pen wouldn't be gone.
00:35It would likely still come in the box, just not inside the phone.
00:38Instead, it could snap magnetically to the side, just like the Apple Pencil on an iPad or how Samsung handles its tablets.
00:45Clean, simple, practical, and the trade-off, huge.
00:48The S Pen silo eats up precious room, and in flagship phones, every millimeter matters.
00:54Freeing it could open the door for bigger changes.
00:56A new main camera with variable aperture, dropping the 3x telephoto lens, and most importantly, space for a much larger battery.
01:03Some whispers even point to a 7,000 mAh silicon carbon battery, though that sounds more like a dream than reality.
01:10Still, even a modest jump would be a major win.
01:12Samsung has stuck with 5,000 mAh batteries for too long.
01:16Meanwhile, Chinese competitors are already packing in 6,000 plus batteries into thinner, lighter devices.
01:22Samsung needs to catch up.
01:23Looking back, the signs were there.
01:25Removing Bluetooth from the S Pen was probably Samsung testing whether people would even notice losing extra tricks like air actions, music controls, or remote shutter.
01:32And truthfully, most users never did.
01:35Of course, some diehard fans will see the end of the silo as the end of an era.
01:39I get it.
01:40The built-in S Pen feels like part of the Ultra's DNA.
01:43But if losing it means better cameras, more battery life, and smarter use of space, isn't that worth it?
01:48And knowing Samsung, they'll make the transition easier with accessories.
01:52Maybe an S Pen case, like the one they already use for the Galaxy Z Fold series.
01:56So really, it's not a loss.
01:58It's a shift.
01:59Sometimes, the only way forward is to let go of what's holding you back.
02:03Samsung's Galaxy S26 series is slowly coming into focus, and the excitement is building with every leak.
02:09The latest buzz comes straight from a case wholesaler website, where listings for all three models just popped up.
02:15And guess what?
02:16These early cases don't just protect, they give us a sneak peek at the bold rear designs.
02:21The S26 Pro and Ultra Sport chunky pill-shaped camera bumps,
02:25while the S26 Edge goes all out with a massive slab-style module.
02:30Even more thrilling, the cases hint at built-in Qi II magnets,
02:34bringing MagSafe-style compatibility to Samsung's flagship lineup.
02:38Fresh Galaxy S26 cases show design changes up close.
02:42Leaks have already suggested Samsung is revamping its camera layout,
02:46and these case listings make it feel real.
02:48Both the Pro and Ultra pack a vertical pill-shaped base in the top left corner with three sensors each,
02:54while the edge switches things up with a bold rectangular slab that stretches across the back.
02:58It's a slimmer, sharper look that hints Samsung is pushing design boundaries again.
03:03Shout out to KeepUpWithOneUI for spotting it.
03:06Of course, nothing's official yet.
03:07One odd detail, the Pro's case shows a P-shaped housing eerily similar to the Ultra, which feels off.
03:13Plus, some product photos include weird placeholder wallpapers,
03:17which makes it clear case makers might be working with incomplete renders.
03:21Still, that's the game.
03:22They often base their designs on whispers from the supply chain and CAD files,
03:26and while not every tiny detail sticks, they usually nail the big picture.
03:30So what does this mean?
03:32The Galaxy S26 family is shaping up to look very close to what we're seeing in these images.
03:37With an early 2026 launch likely, the leaks won't slow down anytime soon.
03:42If this is just the beginning, the next few months are going to be electric.
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