… Related Motorola is doing what Samsung won't, and it's starting to pay off Keep bringing back what Samsung doesn't Motorola feels so close to getting everything right Long-term software trust now matters almost as much as the hardware itself, and that’s the part where Motorola still feels slightly … …
… Related I tested the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the Privacy Display has to be seen to be believed The world-first feature is very special, but there's a lot more to the phone Samsung's software won me over It's the One UI I haven't loved all of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's software. …
… Since then, Google Messages has slowly become the default messaging app on Samsung phones, and the change will soon be complete. In July 2026, Samsung will discontinue Samsung Messages for US Galaxy phone owners running Android 12 or later. …
… But it is starting to feel like Samsung is leasing the software experience to Google. If Samsung gives up the app people use more than anything else on a smartphone, what gets handed over next? My bet is Samsung Wallet and Bixby.
… The company has been aligning more closely with Google with its software for years, and this is the next logical step. While many will applaud the removal of what they thought was bloatware from Samsung’s phones, I view it differently. …
… It ships with One UI 8.5 installed, and Samsung promises seven years of software support. …
… However, the Nothing Phone 4a Pro is more comfortable to hold, more striking to look at, and better balanced in your hand. Samsung Galaxy A57 vs. Nothing Phone 4a Pro software Safe and reliable, or full of character? …
… So, to avoid becoming a victim of these exploits, upgrade your phone when the security updates end. But how long? Samsung and Google have recently committed to seven years of software support on their flagship devices. …
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… It always winds up feeling like just a larger smartphone, which isn’t worth the premium you pay. Samsung’s done a better job of leaning into software a bit to differentiate the Fold, giving us a reason to consider buying it, but the company hasn’t gone far enough. …