cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/10756719

Quoting the tl;dr in the linked article:

  • Samsung could be stepping up its game by offering seven years of major Android updates for the Galaxy S24 series, and the generous update policy might extend to other Galaxy flagships.

  • The Galaxy S24 series might also introduce charges for AI features like Live Translate and Pixel-like photo editing tools after 2025.

  • There’s speculation that users may need to sign in to their Samsung accounts for certain AI functionalities.

    • ImaginaryFox
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      1611 months ago

      Samsung s23 ultra is my first Samsung and despite having come from Pixels and Oneplus I found I actually liked the Samsung stuff like edge panel, one hand plus+ operation, and sound assistant. All the good lock additions was like getting custom rom features. Find it hard to consider a phone without something like the Spen too now, since I use it to take notes and select text.

      • @[email protected]
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        11 months ago

        For me it’s the dex mode when I connect my s22 to a monitor, I use it daily at work with a kvm so I can work on one monitor and VPN to my home vm on a second monitor with my phone, I came from a pixel 3 and the nexus 5 before that and I hope the s22 lasts me forever

      • @[email protected]
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        811 months ago

        You need two app stores, two browsers, an exceptionally annoying keyboard that has its own “privacy” policy?

        • @[email protected]
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          11 months ago

          That’s the thing that drove me over the wall. The KEYBOARD, of all things. Requesting access to my contacts persistently.

        • HidingCat
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          011 months ago

          Really love this community, so one-dimensional and not willing to accept alternate views, and can’t wait to twist words in people’s mouth to make themselves feel better intellectually superior.

          Good luck in growing this community.

      • @xePBMg9
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        711 months ago

        So simply include an uninstall button.

          • stewie410
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            211 months ago

            I assume this has changed with the modern releases then? My S10 had a ton of non-removable apps, primarily those from Samsung.

            There’s really only a couple of things I missed from the S10 on my P7:

            • The edge panel (ended up using Panels
            • A tile to toggle ringer/vibrate/silent in the notification shade
              • I’ve gotten used to it now, but still prefer the way it’s handled in OneUI
    • @[email protected]
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      311 months ago

      Every time I’ve needed a new phone I’ve considered Samsung. But I just can’t buy into their extremely heavy modifications and have always opted for a clean android experience. Their hardware looks amazing and I want nothing more in a phone than a Samsung running stock.

      • @[email protected]OP
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        211 months ago

        If I may, what is your current phone? Finding one that fits the bill isn’t an easy task nowadays

    • @[email protected]OP
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      111 months ago

      I’m a bit torn on this. I’m not a Samsung fan by any mean, but the hardware issues with the different Pixels (reception, overheating, etc.) and the Tensor ships vs Snapdragon make me reluctant to get one.

      S23 especially seems like a solid device, with better battery than S22, “compact” size and good chipset. Also not the biggest fan of supporting Google while they clearly lack vision on what they are doing with most of their products.

      GrapheneOS might be an option but I would prefer not having to tinker with the OS of a several hundreds euros phone.

      Seems like there is no ideal solution.

      • @[email protected]
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        -211 months ago

        It’s Samsung whose phones catch fire constantly, not Google. I’m never buying a Samsung ever again. They cannot be trusted.

          • @[email protected]
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            211 months ago

            Getting warm isn’t the same thing as catching fucking fire like my girlfriend’s Samsung did in October. They have had it happen consistently across multiple models now. Go ahead and keep shilling for them with your ridiculous whataboutisms though.