Samsung S25 Ultra demo unit observations:
1. Ships with TalkBack 15.1 out of the box.
2. Interestingly, Samsung TalkBack lacks an option to enable or disable Gemini’s online image descriptions, yet the "Describe Image" command works, suggesting it's enabled by default. The TalkBack tutorial even includes an image sample and usage instructions.
3. The default US English female Samsung voice sounds more natural, clearer, and less depressed compared to my S24 Ultra experience.
4. Face detection in the Samsung Camera app remains unchanged, meaning the camera experience still falls short of the Pixel Camera app for accessibility as it doesn't offer object detection or Auto image capturing.
5. Accessibility volume is improved—better bass and clarity than the S24 Ultra—but still lacks the full, rich Media volume quality screen reader users deserve. Some odd frequency shifts persist.
6. Scrolling long lists still lags, as expected with TalkBack.
7. Holding the Side button opens a menu with options like "Ask about the current item," "Ask Gemini," "Talk with Gemini Live," and "Ask a question"—seemingly a blend of Bixby and Gemini.
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