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Samsung is still the king of software updates
Samsung generally follows a policy of providing software updates for its devices. Earlier this year, the Korean giant announced that its flagship smartphones would be eligible to receive four generations of Android OS major upgrades, and some of the mid-range phones will also fall under the same category. This policy may vary depending on the specific device and region and other factors such as the hardware specifications and carrier support.
In general, Samsung has a reputation for providing software updates for its devices for a relatively long period compared to some other manufacturers. And that’s why Samsung’s software update policy is considered the best update policy until now.
In addition, some manufacturers have declared the extension of the operating system update policy, which, starting next year, will offer up to five years of update: let’s see the details.
Other Android manufactures announce up to five years of flagship updates
It was a decision that is now serving as an example to other Android manufacturers; just recently, OnePlus announced that some of its upcoming flagship smartphones will receive four OS updates and security patches for five years. The parent company of OnePlus, Oppo, is now pledging to uphold the same principle.
In addition, OPPO officially unveiled the new ColorOS upgrade guidelines. This includes a promise to provide global customers with certain flagship models with four significant ColorOS updates and five years of security patches beginning in 2023. By continuing to expand on ColorOS, OPPO hopes to provide more durable and stable intelligent experiences to users all around the world.
Does Oppo really match the Samsung’s software update policy?
Oppo said its upcoming flagships would receive four significant OS updates and five years of security patches. At first sight, that is very similar to Samsung. However, that isn’t the case. Oppo offers four ColorOS updates, whereas Samsung promises four years of Android major OS upgrades.
Knowing Oppo’s new software update policy, you must have thought it would also provide Android updates for four years, like Samsung. But it’s not like that. It is only saying that it will provide four updates to its custom software (ColorOS). It’s not just the fact that it’s not four Android OS updates promised by Oppo here.
The flagship devices will get at least three major Android OS upgrades if we talk about OPPO’s existing software update policy. The new policy could mean that its devices will receive at least three Android version updates in addition to new versions of ColorOS.
However, it appears Samsung’s dominance in updates will continue to be unrivalled, whatever the circumstances.
NRG is a professional gaming and entertainment company that is known for its championship teams and innovative gaming lifestyle content. It is one of the highest-viewed gaming organizations in the world and is now making a comeback to mobile gaming with Samsung.
With the cooperation of both companies, a new team of players was formed under the name Galaxy NRG. In this team, there will be a team of three popular Pubg mobile gamers, including David “Spec” Guzman, Jonathan “J7” Galaviz, and Cristian “Fate” Figueroa. There will be one more member joining the NRG Galaxy as a coach: competitive veteran “Tyler “Telli.”.
With the latest formation of an exclusive PUBG Mobile team, Samsung aims to highlight its product potential and bring more awareness to users about its product performance. To do that, the company has selected its latest Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone, which will be used during training sessions and in competitive play.
The ultimate goal of this joint team formation is to bring more awareness about mobile gaming globally and cater for the interest. By focusing on the passion of millions of gamers around the world, NRG Galaxy will connect with this hugely diverse and global audience. Fans will soon grab new updates regarding detailed player profiles and events as NRG and Samsung together redefine the landscape of mobile gaming.
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Samsung is adding one more functionality, ‘Relumino Mode’, from its smart TVs to its Galaxy smartphones for users’ overall viewing experience.
The Korean giant introduced the Relumino Mode feature on Samsung Smart TVs, which enhances the viewing experience for people with low vision. It improves particular parts of the content on the TV’s display, such as contrast, color, and sharpness. Now the giant has decided to bring Relumino, an accessibility feature, from TVs to particular Galaxy smartphones, which it initially showed off at CES 2023.
Somewhere, Relumino Mode’s functionality and features appear similar to the color contrast setting that was earlier available to access now with Android 15 Beta 2. In a new blog post, Samsung wrote, “Relumino Mode is the product of years of research and development to advance Samsung’s goal of providing “Screens for All” and improving the viewing experience for those with limited vision,” which highlights a range of accessibility features that it delivers.
However, at the moment, it’s not clear whether this feature needs specific display hardware or if it’s purely a software-side update. According to Samsung’s blog post, the Galaxy S24 series “and beyond” should be able to access Relumino Mode now. The feature appears on the Galaxy S23+ devices that are running One UI 6.1, but unfortunately not on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 or the Galaxy Z Fold 4, even after running the same interface.
Owners of Galaxy phones with One UI 6.1 can easily check if the new convenient mode is available on their device or not by just following the steps mentioned here: go to Settings >> Accessibility >> Vision Enhancements >> Relumino outline.
On the other hand, Apple also introduced new accessibility features that should land later this year, which include eye tracking to control iPhones and iPads.
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Samsung and Apple are the two biggest rivals of each other in the tech industry, as both brands never miss the chance to put down each other’s firm. Now the Korean giant has published a new commercial for its current flagship tablet, and the key reason behind this is pretty clear: to throw a dig at the competition.
Apple introduced a new iPad at a lunch event on May 7th. During the event, the giant also showed a commercial called ‘Crush’ that resulted in a lot of controversy.
Apple showcases a hydraulic press physically crushing musical instruments, paints, books, camera lenses, and more ahead of evidently revealing an iPad Pro, unfortunately, which backfired. Creative professionals saw a profound sense—a metaphor for technology replacing traditional forms of creativity. Many felt the impoliteness of artists and their professions, especially considering the rise of AI-powered art creation.
However, every single person is free to have their own opinion, but Apple’s intention was beyond question—not this, but more to show how the new device in the house was able to encompass a whole series of tools and elements. Not only this, but the firm was forced to apologize publicly, removing the commercial from television publication.
On the other hand, Samsung took all this fuss as a golden opportunity and capitalized on Apple’s controversial “Crush” ad, and Samsung released a counter-ad in which a musician walking through the wreckage left by Apple’s hydraulic press then picked up a partially destroyed guitar and started playing music. The center-worthy point of the ad is a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra housed on a tripod nearby.
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