… 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.
… Won-joon Choi, Samsung's MX Business Chief Operating Officer, confirmed when questioned that Samsung intends to roll out support for AirDrop compatibility soon. We plan to support AirDrop compatibility starting with the Galaxy S26 series ... It will be provided sequentially through software updates. …
… 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. …
… Both of those phones are, admittedly, arguably, better than Samsung's phones, and are the ones you should buy instead. You really like prompt software updates This one's easy, and anyone who's owned a Samsung device will corroborate this: Samsung is pretty terrible at software updates. …
… 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? …
… Samsung also delivers an impressive software experience thanks to One UI, and the phone will get seven years of updates from its release. It's not a bad phone if you want something from Samsung, and this price makes it a lot easier on the wallet. …