Updated
Updated · PhoneArena · Jun 3
Galaxy S26 Ultra S Pen Adds 400% Magnify, Replaces Drawing Assist With Creative Studio
Updated
Updated · PhoneArena · Jun 3

Galaxy S26 Ultra S Pen Adds 400% Magnify, Replaces Drawing Assist With Creative Studio

3 articles · Updated · PhoneArena · Jun 3

Summary

  • Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra guide spotlights S Pen features centered on Circle to Search, Air Command, S Pen to Text, Air View and PDF annotation.
  • Air Command remains the main hub, now swapping the S25 Ultra’s Drawing Assist shortcut for Creative Studio, an AI tool for image generation, sticker creation and photo edits.
  • Magnify can enlarge content up to 400%, while Screen Off Memo works by default and can pin notes to the Always On Display for quick access.
  • S Pen to Text converts handwriting in any text field, and Air View adds hover previews and a pointer for links, events and photos.
  • Samsung also positions the stylus as a productivity tool through Quick Notes, Samsung Notes math solving and shape fixing, plus markup and signing support for PDF files.

Insights

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