Lets break down what it means for companies and users.
How will Samsungs coverage extension impact you?
Samsungs new announcement is not just restricted to the new Galaxy S22 series of devices.
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How does it compare to other phone makers?
Until recently, Google was a prime example of a company offering fast updates and long term support.
Samsungs new initiative puts it ahead of Google.
The Korean companys new announcement might pressurize them into following suit in 2022.
But what about iPhones?
Apple is still the top dog of long-term phone support.
This means its running the latest software six years after launch.
However, theres some feature fragmentation between models.
While the newly launchedtap-to-pay featurefor merchants will work with the iPhone XS and later.
Why are Android updates so hard to get right?
Over the years, weve seen many instances wheredevice makershave done a similar thing.
This increases the complexity in terms of bug fixes and rollout schedules.
Thats not usually the case with iPhones, as Apple rolls out software updates globally.
This can take a long time, delaying the final release.
And that can only be a good thing for everyone.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.”
