Google is partnering with Samsung because that’s the only way it can beat Apple
If the new Galaxy S24 series is anything to go by, Google and Samsung are working together more closely than ever to close the gap on Apple.
Yeah the more they copy apple the more you just think to yourself “well why don’t I just buy an iPhone then for longer os support” removing the micro sd and headphone Jack amongst other things has kind of eroded part of androids identity. Android still has a way better file management system and notifications system but it’s starting to feel like little else these days.
The big things keeping me from leaving my life-long Android dedication is that Apple doesn't allow sideloading apps, browsers other than Safari and Safari reskins, any type of home screen customization, and messaging with RCS.
3 out of 4 of those issues are very likely to be resolved this year... so there's little reason to stick with Google, imo, given how shit their services have become over the last 5 years.
well why don’t I just buy an iPhone then for longer os support
I've never owned an iPhone so I'm not too up to date on this, but a 30 second search (meaning I could be wrong), says:
"But it is around 5-6 years based on precedence. The iPhone 6s probably had its last major software update with iOS 14(2020)." https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252455935
I can't speak on Samsung, but Google is getting much better with updates. Hopefully Samsung follows suit. The Pixel 6 and 7 get 5 years, and the Pixel 8 getting 7 years. https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705
Edit: to me, the Pixel is one of the best phone lines, especially when you consider GrapheneOS support and alternative OS in general support. However, I think Google falls way short on marketing, which is why they never really took off.
google put out a pixel branded version of vanilla Android on a s24 challenge
Huh, well that sucks. I hate Samsung. They are even less trustworthy than Google. I guess I'll be going back to iPhone when this Pixel reaches EOL.