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.

  • SendMePhotos@lemmy.worldEnglish
    291·
    10 months ago

    Things I want in a phone:

    • Decent camera
    • Aux Port - because I want the option
    • at least one mappable button
    • Expandable SD card slot
    • Debloated OS
    • good speaker phone
    • water resistant and drop resistant

    My favorite phone in the last 10 years was the Samsung S8 Active, before that, the HTC One (front facing speakers). Before that, probably the Samsung FlipShot and LG Chocolate.

    I miss innovation in phone designs. They’re all the same phone now.

    Anyone have any recommendations for the US? I was thinking a fairphone but I think that’s UK only.

    • machinin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      After a couple of Redmi Note phones, I’m currently looking at Motorola. I need to see how ROM development is on their phones.

      • Gunpachi@lemmings.worldEnglish
        3·
        10 months ago

        Motorola has been making a lot of midrange devices lately with Mediatek chipsets and I owned one for 2 years. My particular device (edge 20 fuaion) sold pretty well but there was no ROM development at all.

        So pick one with a Qualcomm chip and you will probably have a good time. I Think the recent Moto Edge 40 pro got some Custom rom development lately.