{"id":546515,"date":"2026-07-17T19:08:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T19:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/546515\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T19:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T19:08:18","slug":"this-hidden-s-pen-trick-alone-is-worth-using-a-samsung-galaxy-ultra-over-a-pixel-and-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/546515\/","title":{"rendered":"This hidden S Pen trick alone is worth using a Samsung Galaxy Ultra over a Pixel and iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

The S Pen is often treated like a bonus feature<\/a> that most Galaxy Ultra owners forget about after the first few days.<\/p>\n

I used to feel the same way, until I started using Screen off memo properly.<\/p>\n

But the real trick is what happens next.<\/p>\n

I can pin that handwritten note directly to the lock screen and keep it visible like a digital sticky note.<\/p>\n


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Related<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tThe Good Lock module I forced myself to learn \u2014 and now can’t use a Galaxy without
\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

I forced myself to learn this Good Lock module, and now I’m stuck<\/p>\n

The S Pen is often misunderstood<\/p>\n

\"Galaxy<\/p>\n

I used to think the S Pen was mostly designed for artists, students, or anyone who signs documents on their phone.<\/p>\n

The drawing tools looked impressive, and features like remote camera control were fun to demonstrate, but I never saw them as essential to my daily routine.<\/p>\n

That is why the S Pen is often misunderstood. Its value is not always in the flashy features Samsung highlights during a launch event.<\/p>\n

It is in the smaller tools that remove friction from everyday tasks. Screen off memo is the perfect example.<\/p>\n

Screen off memo removes every step<\/p>\n

\"Writing\"Screen<\/p>\n

Most note-taking methods still create unnecessary friction.<\/p>\n

With other phones, I normally have to wake the phone, unlock it, find the right app, create a new app, and bring up the keyboard before I can write anything.<\/p>\n

That may take only a few seconds, but it is enough to interrupt my train of thought to make me postpone the note entirely.<\/p>\n

Screen off memo removes all those steps. I can pull out the S Pen while the display is off and start writing immediately.<\/p>\n

There is no loading screen, app menu, or folder to deal with. When I am done, I can save the memo to Samsung Notes.<\/p>\n

I often use it to write down my parking floor or slot number before walking away from the car.<\/p>\n

While shopping, I can pin a short list or product measurement to the lock screen and check it without opening an app.<\/p>\n

It is also handy for flight gates, hotel room numbers, delivery codes, Wi-Fi passwords, and phone numbers that I only need for a short time.<\/p>\n

On busy days, I sometimes write my most important task and keep it pinned as a persistent reminder.<\/p>\n

Because it appears whenever I glance at the phone, it is much harder to ignore than another notification buried among emails, messages, and promotional alerts.<\/p>\n

Pinning transforms a quick note<\/p>\n

\"Pinned<\/p>\n

Writing something with Screen off memo is already convenient, but pinning it to the lock screen is what makes the feature useful for me.<\/p>\n

A saved note can easily disappear into Samsung Notes and be forgotten, especially when I already have dozens of other notes.<\/p>\n

A pinned memo stays visible every time I glance at my phone, and turns a quick scribble into a persistent reminder.<\/p>\n

For example, when I am dealing with a busy day with too many tasks, I pull out the S Pen, write down essentials on the lock screen, and pin it.<\/p>\n

Whenever I head out or feel confused at a store, I can tap the pinned note icon on the Always On Display and glance over the list. I don\u2019t need to unlock the phone to check note details.<\/p>\n

Since my home renovation work is going on, I can write measurements and pin the note before buying furniture or accessories.<\/p>\n

Another useful example is delivery codes. When a courier arrives, I can glance at the pinned memo instead of digging through my email or message inbox.<\/p>\n

It works better than notifications<\/p>\n

\"A\"A<\/p>\n

I use reminders and notifications all the time, but they are easy to ignore.<\/p>\n

My lock screen is already crowded with messages, emails, delivery updates, and promotional alerts, so an important reminder can quickly blend into the noise.<\/p>\n

I may dismiss it automatically and forget about it a few minutes later. A pinned Screen off memo feels much more deliberate.<\/p>\n

It stays visible on the lock screen and shows the exact message in my own handwriting whenever I check the phone.<\/p>\n

For example, if I write \u2018Call the bank before 4 PM\u2019 and pin it, the task remains in front of me throughout the day.<\/p>\n


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Related<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tMy Samsung Galaxy S25 became a productivity weapon with this one-tap app strategy
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The experience is surprisingly seamless<\/p>\n

It is faster than typing<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

I can create a quick note on an iPhone from Control Center or tap the Google Keep<\/a> widget on a Google Pixel, but both methods still feel slower than Screen off memo.<\/p>\n

I first have to wake the phone, tap the shortcut, wait for the notes app to open, bring up the keyboard, and start typing.<\/p>\n

On my S25 Ultra<\/a>, I pull out the S Pen while the display is off and begin writing. There is no app launch or keyboard getting in the way.<\/p>\n

The iPhone and Pixel offer convenient shortcuts, but Samsung\u2019s approach feels closer to grabbing a pen and writing on paper.<\/p>\n

This is why the Ultra wins<\/p>\n

The S Pen still has plenty of clever tools, but Screen off memo is the one I keep returning to.<\/p>\n

There is no app to open, widget to configure, or voice command to repeat. It feels simple, natural, and genuinely useful rather than gimmicky.<\/p>\n

Pixel and iPhone users can take quick notes in other ways, but neither device offers this exact combination of handwriting, instant access, and persistent visibility.<\/p>\n

It is a small feature, but it gives the Galaxy Ultra a practical advantage I notice every day<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The S Pen is often treated like a bonus feature that most Galaxy Ultra owners forget about after…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":354556,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[85,46,321,125],"class_list":["post-546515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-mobile","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/546515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=546515"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/546515\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/354556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=546515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=546515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=546515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}