Samsung pledges 4 OS updates, 5 years of patches for 2021 and 2022 flagships

09 February 2022
This includes the new Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 series, but also the S21 models and the Z3 foldables from last year.

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Cyberchum, 11 Feb 2022Wtf? ICS is 9 versions old. Even the length of iOS updates ... morekitkat works with whatsapp and jelly bean worked back in 2018 when i used it so there's that

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    Anonymous, 11 Feb 2022A camera under the screen is useless, it doesn't bring... moreBut it is trending, and in fact it has a lot of drawbacks, which is why I want it to become the only tech available, so smartphone can finally reach peak awfulness.

    It is because, almost everyone changes it around 3 years, and if they could afford it, they would much sooner.
    If 90% of people do something at a certain range (here in the 3 years mark), said range will be the average, average doesn't mean a balanced equilibrium with previous and next ranges.
    In fact, you can have 19% changing it at around 2 years, 80% changing it at around 3 years, and only 1% changing it later, and 3 years will still be the average.
    Since they round the number, it could actually be there are more people changing their device at around 2.5 years.

    Regardless, this cancerous community (smartphone enthusiasts) doesn't deserve long term support anyway.

      Anonymous, 10 Feb 2022because one your androind it too old apps will stop working... moreWtf? ICS is 9 versions old. Even the length of iOS updates won't help those people you speak of. And what phone with ICS could be in perfect condition as at the time WhatsApp ended the support? ICS came out in 2011.

        Anonymous, 10 Feb 2022Even if EMUI 12 is based on Android 11, it still consists o... moreStraw man argument. No one said that EMUI doesn't have solid features, nor that Huawei isn't a contributor to AOSP. All those are non sequiturs. EMUI is a UI not an OS, so it can't possibly be an OS update.

          LucaKirani, 09 Feb 2022How? When Huawei are updating their 5 year old mate 10 seri... moreOh, so the Mate 10 series was a midrange series? Sense seems lost on you!

            LucaKirani, 09 Feb 2022Huawei. They are updating their 5 year old mate 10 series t... moreAnd EMUI 12 is based on what? That's definitely not an OS update by the true sense of the word.

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              • 11 Feb 2022

              AnonD-909757, 10 Feb 2022Waste of money, there is almost no one who keep their phone... moreA camera under the screen is useless, it doesn't bring any new function. A hardware support for five years is useful. The choice is quickly made...
              Another point is that in France the AVERAGE lifespan of an Android smartphone is three years, and that of an iPhone is four years. So what you say is rather false.This is particularly evident in the fragmentation of the Android installed base, with a significant proportion still running on Android 8.

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                • 11 Feb 2022

                Sammy catching up in departments they were lacking! Glad to see this. Best phone manufacter for a reason, finaly great news! Way to go!

                  This is what I was always talking about. When they charge premium, then they have to give freebies like this.
                  Chinese vendors would have got fever, by reading this news.
                  In a similar manner, they should also extend the hardware warranty to atleast two years for the flagships, FE, A50 and A70 series phones.

                  These are the best ways to compete with Apple and impart trust in the customers, ultimately helps their sales go up.

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                    • 11 Feb 2022

                    Wait people are now complaining because a company is EXTENDING its software support of a phone? Have you even stopped to think what you're saying?

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                      • 11 Feb 2022

                      Anonymous, 11 Feb 2022I get what you mean , but unfortunately companies won'... moreIn my model, they would, happily, because it is literally by far the best and fastest way to get money.
                      I know it sounds weird, we are so accustom to our current model that it is hard to imagine, but the way it works make it so, the companies get profits literally by doing things such as:
                      *Being as green as possible in all steps from production to recycling/repurposing.
                      *Respecting consumers, their demand, their requests, them as a person, etc.
                      *Making good quality, safe, reliable, durable, and overall good products.
                      *Cooperating with other companies.

                      The concept isn't based on money going from consumers to the company, it isn't linear, which is why it is so different, poor behaviors get the company no money while good behaviors get the company tons of money.
                      In fact, a very successful company in such system could sell only a handful of products for low price (totally impossible to even be sustainable like that in our current system) and still get as many profits and make the company's owner as rich as huge companies like Samsung or Apple currently are.
                      Currently, success often mean using the worse and most shady methods imaginable, while in such system, success mean doing nice, positive things and overall a good job.

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                        • 11 Feb 2022

                        AnonD-909757, 11 Feb 2022Actually, this is a much more complex topic than it seems. ... moreNot judging you by my question, but how do you choose a device?
                        As in what key areas makes you decide on a purchase?
                        And how long do you typically keep a phone or tablet or whatever you use?

                        I have in the past tended to buy too many phones, but I end up giving them away.
                        Only keeping a super cheap Moto and my iPhone 13 and some random cheap earbuds... otherwise my only other gadget is my Frankenstein pc.
                        No other electronics or appliances.

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                          • 11 Feb 2022

                          AnonD-909757, 11 Feb 2022Actually, this is a much more complex topic than it seems. ... moreI get what you mean , but unfortunately companies won't comply or work together any time soon.
                          My pc has been my best purchase, it's changed inside and over the years , with upgrades , repairs , etc
                          I like the idea of near as possible 100% recyclable devices , I think the modular idea is good for easy reparability for people like me who likes to keep devices running as long as possible.

                          I don't mind people buying regular, as long as the used devices are put to good use and not thrown, which is what happens here, and I hound the council's and environmental trusts with GPS tagged images and videos of dumps.

                          It's spreading from household items to TVs and other electronic gadgets in waterways and woodlands

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                            • 11 Feb 2022

                            Anonymous, 11 Feb 2022People are wasteful, they talk of being kind to the environ... moreActually, this is a much more complex topic than it seems.
                            Here I quit the "PeOpLe DiSrEsPeCtEd Me So NoW i'Ll SpIt On SmArTpHoNe* childish attitude I recently adopted for a serious subject :

                            Believe it or not, but I've worked on the model for the ideal society for about a decade, and such society would follow a hyper consumerism model, but not the way it works today.

                            The ideal society would is only possible if the current limitation and bad motives of money aren't a thing anymore.
                            And in this society, products can be made to be safe, good quality, reliable, durable, and more importantly, have the minimum impact possible on the environment by their creation and disposal, with as close as 100% recyclable as possible and only as close as possible as only drawing power from the grid over requiring new/additional natural resources in the cycle.
                            This is only possible in a society where money is totally different and companies get it (or its equivalent) from respecting those rules, the customers, and making good products, regardless of how many people buy it, as long as it is a good product.

                            In such society, drive for innovation would be extremely high, but also, even if a single company occupy an entire market, it won't cause the usual negative consequences, and as many can occupy the same market since they don't get paid from their sells, but as a “reward” for their positive action/service.
                            And the same way, companies get rewarded by doing a healthy cohabitation and respecting standards, so products are compatibles, making the concept of competition totally obsolete.
                            Even better, because of how it works, there wouldn't be any pushing the user to buy more by using all the horrible methods from borderline subliminal (like how shops can have certain music/sound to push people to buy certain products) to lying through number manipulation (like the smartphone's camera count or megapixel race), but legitimate improvements that justifies wanting it.

                            Of course, this is like 0.00001% of the description here, and there I am sure other models that allow something similar, but the point is, if our current system wasn't such a mess and poorly done, often replacing our products could be done in a totally responsible way.

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                              • Anonymous
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                              • 11 Feb 2022

                              Anyone that says they know what most people want in a phone is exaggerating.
                              And whichever side of the fence you sit on , regarding updates , it's whatever you choose is right for you.
                              No one should be telling someone else how to use their phone , but I dislike wasteful people

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                                • 11 Feb 2022

                                KondriX, 11 Feb 2022Yes, you're right, I know that, but reading the commen... moreIt depends on your usage I guess , I mean my device is literally for banking , business, close friends contacts and probably online learning , nothing else like gaming or camera.

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                                  • 11 Feb 2022

                                  I have no time for people that buy every year or more regular...like phones actually change much anyway...apart from the occasional change like charge speed, refresh rate , etc

                                  Hardly worth being a contributing factor to the world's problems

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                                    • 11 Feb 2022

                                    AnonD-909757, 10 Feb 2022Waste of money, there is almost no one who keep their phone... morePeople are wasteful, they talk of being kind to the environment yet keep updating more regular than needed.
                                    They are the reason behind huge amounts of e-waste and should be taxed higher for the impact on the environment.

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                                      • 11 Feb 2022

                                      At cost of samsung devices would like to see Xiaomi with same improvement.
                                      Also realme and some other cheaper brands than costly samsung which gives nothing as a reward but even more costly phones.

                                        Anonymous, 10 Feb 2022Most people don't care about updates at all. People wh... moreYes, you're right, I know that, but reading the comments here I have the impression that some people can't live without updates. But, as you said, they're the minority. 90% of users don't know what Android version they have or what processor is running in their phones.

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