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OnePlus insider explains Samsung, Google’s 7-Year Android Updates might be a scam
In an interview, OnePlus President, Kinder Liu, took a jibe at Samsung and Google’s 7-Year Android Updates commitment for their latest flagships. Liu shared facts saying “Simply offering longer software update policies completely misses the point.”
Last October, Google introduced its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which will get 7 years of Android and security updates. The recently launched Galaxy S24 series follows the same approach, with Samsung promising 7-Year Android Updates and regular security patches.
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OnePlus has recently launched the OnePlus 12 in the global market. The device comes with four years of Android and five years of security update support. In the interview with Tom’sGuide, the President disclosed reasons why OnePlus doesn’t bring Samsung/Google-like software support.
Apart from this, the official explained that OnePlus conducted tests with TÜV SUD for the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R to simulate years of use. The results ensure that the new flagship will deliver a “fast and smooth” performance for four years.
Last but not least, Liu noted that the smartphone’s battery will start to degrade a few years after activation. In this case, how the device will be able to perform adequately after a period of four/five years? Meanwhile, advanced SoCs will lead you to upgrade to a new variant even earlier than usual.
“It’s not just software update policies that are important to the user, it’s the fluency of your phone’s user experience, too,” Liu explained, suggesting that longer software support doesn’t necessarily mean much if your smartphone’s hardware can’t perform at the same level.
He equated a smartphone to a sandwich and said, “Some manufacturers are now saying that the filling in their sandwich — their phone’s software — will still be good to eat in seven years’ time. But what they’re not telling you is that the bread in the sandwich, the user experience, might be moldy after four years. Suddenly, a seven-year software update policy doesn’t matter because the rest of your experience with the phone is terrible.”
Samsung could launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE next year. The company is reportedly working on an affordable foldable phone. The aim is to introduce the product in the second half of the next year for a broader audience.
The affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will make Samsung’s foldable accessible to even more people. The company hasn’t yet confirmed its work on the cheaper foldable device, but industry sources claim it’s indeed in development.
Insider Ross revealed the possibility of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE foldable’s launch in 2025. It would be labeled as the Fan Edition of the Z Flip 7. The source also shared a sneak peek of the display and camera specifications of the Flip FE.
Those hoping for a Z Flip 7 FE should be excited. It looks like a Samsung FE clamshell is finally coming in 2025.
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) November 19, 2024
The Galaxy Z Flip (7) FE would get inner and outer screens equivalent to the Z Flip 7. The company could manage to cut overall costs by using slightly different camera sensors and processors than the next-gen foldable phones.
The display will likely be the same as the Flip 7, but the camera and processor could be different…
— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) November 19, 2024
Recently, it was rumored that the affordable Flip phone could use Exynos 2400. It is a decent chipset powering the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus. There are no performance or overheating issues reported with the S24’s Exynos chip.
The best part: despite entering the affordable segment, Samsung’s decision to equip Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE with a flagship chip is worth welcoming. The processor is packed with Generative AI capabilities, potentially bringing Galaxy AI perks.
Samsung could also launch a Special Edition of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 next year. We hope the official confirmation arrives alongside the Z Fold 7. It should also cross the Koren and Chinese boundaries to be accessible globally.
Samsung Galaxy A16 is a new budget phone with some cool features, including a large screen and long-term software support. If you’re looking to personalize your phone, the Samsung Galaxy A16 comes with some stylish wallpapers and you can download them.
Samsung Galaxy A16 Wallpapers
The Galaxy A16 features wallpapers with a diamond-shaped design that gives a modern and sleek look to your phone. While these wallpapers are similar to the ones found on other recent budget Samsung phones, they still look fresh and unique.
These patterns are simple yet stylish, making them a great choice for anyone who wants a clean and minimal design on their home or lock screen. The wallpapers are available in high resolution (FHD+), thanks to YTECHB.
If you want to download these wallpapers on your phone, it’s easy to download them. You just need to follow a few easy steps, ahead to check the download link given below.
- Download Galaxy A16 Wallpapers – Link
First, click on the download link for the wallpaper >>> Go to your downloads folder once the file is saved >> Choose the wallpaper you like and open it >> Tap the three-dot menu icon on the top corner and select Set as wallpaper. You can now enjoy the stylish Galaxy A16 wallpaper on your device.
About Samsung Galaxy A16
The Galaxy A16 is a budget-friendly phone with a 6.7-inch FHD+ display that supports a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. It is available with options for 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage.
Moreover, it also has a 50MP main camera and a 13MP selfie camera. While it’s not a high-end phone, the A16 offers great value for its price, especially with 6 years of Android updates.
Samsung Galaxy A16 launches in Singapore with 6-Gen OS updates, free 25W charger
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra fixes the grainy display issue spotted on S24 Ultra, despite skipping the M14 OLED upgrade. The company is not adopting the most advanced OLED display technology but reportedly fixed a major quality issue.
A rumor suggests that Samsung may equip the Galaxy S25 Ultra with an M13+ panel. The Galaxy S24 Ultra features an M13 panel, that said, the M13+ could be an improved iteration, bringing slight improvements and fixing issues.
The rumor says the M13+ panel will be different from the S24 Ultra’s M13. Samsung fixed the least possibility of a grainy display problem on the Galaxy S25 Ultra – despite skipping the M14 OLED’s adoption debuted with Pixel 9 and iPhone 16.
Additionally, the M13+ screen is said to be more power efficient and have better color production. The content will render with even more vibrant colors on the Galaxy S25 series panel – all without compromising battery performance.
Meanwhile, the panel is unlikely to boost the brightness aspect. Samsung is adopting the M13 panel to avoid cost concerns in the upcoming phones. A recent rumor revealed that the Galaxy S25 series will not get any price increment.
Grainy Display
Following the Galaxy S24 Ultra launch, users observed that the display had a grainy or sandy texture. It occurs mostly in dark colors and at low brightness settings, indicating a hardware deficiency rather than a software glitch.
Samsung Community alongside Reddit and X filled with reports for the same. Samsung acknowledged the problem, promising a fix firmware, but it didn’t do anything. The Galaxy S25 phones will apparently eliminate the glitch with M13+ OLED.