Reminder, S Pen Air Command and Air Actions aren't the same thing

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.