… Samsung's hardware plan could become an AI Trojan Horse For clues about how Samsung could charge for AI features, check out the New Galaxy AI Subscription Club. At the moment, it's basically a hardware leasing and insurance package wearing an AI trench coat. …
… Before joining Android Police , he was a news writer for XDA , where he eventually transitioned to covering deals. He also worked as an editor and reporter for Neowin , where he covered news and attended major tech events like CES. …
… The money is in the enterprise sector, and AI data centers are outbidding consumer tech companies for high-density memory. When a tech giant trains a new Large Language Model LLM , they need thousands of specialized graphics processing units GPUs . …
… Samsung’s software support actually undercuts its own hardware sales pitch. The company promised seven years of OS updates for the S24, S25, and S26. The policy guarantees that new models share features with older ones, and past updates prove it. …
… A Canadian Samsung moderator has ruled out the possibility of a simultaneous rollout for a range of devices, noting that the update is rolled out in stages to ensure both the stability and performance of the new UI on the older hardware. …
… I have been writing for Android Police since 2021, covering news, how-tos, and features. …
… A leak in January indicated that the Z Flip 8 won't bring any major changes to the camera hardware. …
… Sign in to your Android Police account At the latest Galaxy Unpacked, the screens were all about Galaxy AI, and the executives kept going on about how efficient the new Snapdragon chip is. The whole thing came across as a very refined display of hardware tuning done right. …
… While good hardware and attractive design remain important, long-term ownership is now a crucial factor in the buying decision. Aspects such as software updates, security support, bug fixes, battery longevity, resale value, and overall reliability play a significant role in consumer choices. …
… I usually take a pro-consumer angle instead of the marketing hype, which you’ve probably noticed in my writing. Sign in to your Android Police account Early hype around Google's late-summer 2026 hardware launch has begun. …