Now Samsung is doing the same, starting with its flagship models. The company is sending out the January 2025 security update to owners of the Galaxy S24 series. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable phones are also receiving it in the US.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is on sale from Samsung right now, with the 256GB model down to $1,200 from $1,300 and the 512GB model down to $1,320 from $1,420.

If you're even slightly interested in getting your hands on the new 2025 Galaxy S25 smartphone, there's no reason not to reserve. Since this isn't a pre-order, you don't have to place any kind of deposit,