Samsung might copy Google's trick: seven years of updates for the Galaxy S24.

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.

  • ianovic69@feddit.ukEnglish
    43·
    10 months ago

    I mean, just have 65W+ charging. It’s the single biggest feature that neither offers.

    It’s as if the whole world is split between those who could not live without it and those who haven’t yet experience it.

    I was at an airport recently where my flight was delayed a few hours. There were so many anxious people waiting to use plug sockets, the fear of a dead battery making the atmosphere tense everywhere, you could almost smell it.

    I waited for the queues to form when the flight was called to board and eventually a plug socket near my seat in the bar became free. 20% to 80% in 15 minutes, onto the plane and sorted.

    Google, Samsung & Apple are useless for me until they have that.

    • pycorax@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      10 months ago

      Wouldn’t a power bank solve that issue? So far the airports I’ve been to usually have the power sockets completely hogged so I don’t even count on the chance that one is free. I usually bring along a power bank that gets me through 2-3 full charges of my phone.

      • histic@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        11·
        10 months ago

        really I’ve rarely seen airports that full even LAX but I also don’t travel during the busy times of the year

        • pycorax@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          I am from Singapore so most of my flights are from Changi Airport which is quite packed I guess.