… The Nex has custom software, with Aurora AIOS 1.0, Dreame's proprietary operating system running under the hood. Dreame says the software is designed to be more proactive than the typical OS. …
… Expertise Consumer technology | Apple | Google | Samsung | Microsoft | Amazon | Meta | Social media | Mobile | Robots | Future tech | Immersive technology | Toys | Culture Credentials Bridget has spent over 18 years as a consumer tech reporter, hosting daily tech news shows and writing syndicated n… …
… Dashia Milden Editor Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. …
… Make sure a cheaper phone gets software updates I review a lot of lower-cost phones, and a major way many of them skimp is by offering only two or three years of software and security updates. …
… Who it's best for This is an ideal iPhone for someone who only upgrades when their device loses software support. …
… Both devices will give you long-term software support, with Google promising seven years of Android OS updates, while Samsung will give you six years of OS upgrades. …
… Why we like it The S26 Ultra prioritizes hardware and software. …
… The Pixel 10 Pro Fold comes with seven years of software and security updates, and Motorola similarly supports "7 OS updates and up to 7 years of security updates starting from the global launch date," according to its website . …
… Prior to joining CNET, she served as a senior tech correspondent at Insider, reporting on Apple and the broader consumer tech industry. …
… The Z Fold 7 has Samsung's One UI 8 overlay and seven years of software and security updates. …