… If we buy into that ecosystem, at the very least, we should feel like we’re getting in at the start of an exciting new Galaxy product line, rather than propping up a perception that Samsung is a true leader in its field. Samsung has the perfect basis for a vibrant ecosystem. …
… The Galaxy S25 is getting its ninth beta across all supported regions, while the Galaxy S24 and S25 FE are receiving their second beta in Korea. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and other Galaxy devices in the One UI 8.5 beta program should receive new beta builds soon as well. …
… The BZC5 firmware is meant for the Galaxy S26 Ultra . The team at SamMobile installed the build on their Galaxy S26 Ultra, revealing the few changes it includes. …
… The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 should receive the stable One UI 8.5 update later this month or in early April, alongside the Galaxy S25 series.
… While not mentioned in the leak, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 , Flip 7, and older compatible Galaxy flagships should also get the stable One UI 8.5 update in early May or later in the month. …
… The power user ecosystem When you dig into power user features, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 feels less like a phone and more like a high-performance workstation. …
… The skin initially debuted on the Galaxy S26 in early March 2026, but Samsung is only now getting around to releasing it for other flagship Galaxy devices.
… My background in tracking Android updates and app ecosystems gives me an instinct for what's worth paying attention to, especially the changes that companies don't always openly talk about. …
… When you're fully invested in the Galaxy ecosystem, switching becomes surprisingly difficult. …
… Samsung apps are better than you think, but Google wins the ecosystem game Google dominates the Android ecosystem because it operates as a cloud-agnostic layer. …