How did Samsung become the queen of Android updates? | NextPit Weekly

[View online](=) //WEEKLY ☰ ⊗ [News](=) [Reviews]( [Best Lists]( [Videos]() [Community]() Good morning {NAME}, ​ Although December seems like a traditionally slow month when it comes to smartphone releases, it is the most anticipated month of the year for many people. The reason is simple: a new version of Android arrives on smartphones this month. ​ My first smartphone was an HTC Desire, which was released with and retired on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. That was way back in 2011... and I even [wrote about it in 2016](! ​ Yes, I remember when the topic of Android updates was almost a taboo for manufacturers. When a journalist asked about the expected update of a certain smartphone, rest assured said journalist would almost always get crossed off the list of invited attendees for future events. ​ I admit that Samsung was one of the worst companies at rolling out software updates, despite them being the company that sold the most smartphones at the time. However, in 2022, the game is totally different and Samsung understood one thing: to retain its customers, it needed far more than offering a quality product, but to focus on after-sales. And after-sales also means caring for system updates and people's digital security. ​ This week, my colleague Rubens Eishima wrote the featured article in our newsletter and penned an ode to Samsung, which went from the worst to the best manufacturer where Android updates are concerned. ​ I wish you a great week ahead! ​ ​ ¢Â€Â‹ Camila Rinaldi Head of Editorial --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ ​ ​ //What you really need to know Opinion: Samsung just went from worst to best in Android updates After years of criticisms about its (lack of) Android updates, Samsung made a complete turnaround and is now the benchmark in software updates. [Read this story]() //Review of the week [Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 review: I think I'm deaf!](=) The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are supposed to set new standards in ANC. NextPit found out whether this is true in the review! [Read this story](=) [Sony Xperia 5 IV review: The perfect smartphone?]() Sony presented its compact flagship smartphone at IFA. It took a bit of time, but here is the full Sony Xperia 5 IV review. [Read this story]() //Apps to try today [Free apps for Android & iOS: Get these paid versions for free!](=) Check out which apps are available for free temporarily on the Google Play Store and Apple App store here! This list is updated bi-weekly. [Read this story](=) [Top 5 Android and iOS apps of the week]( This is our Top 5 Apps of the week for both iOS and Android smartphones for this weekend. Do any of these titles tickle your fancy? [Read this story]( //Highlights of the week [Samsung doesn't care: Galaxy S23 is not getting a memory upgrade]() A new leak suggests that Samsung's Galaxy S23 (Plus) is not getting a memory upgrade. But the duo could feature faster RAM type after all. [Read this story]() [Android 14: What to expect from the new version in 2023](=) After the Android 13 release, all eyes turned to the next version, expected to be released in the second half of 2023. This is everything on Android 14. [Read this story](=) [This OnePlus 11 feature could easily outdo the iPhone 14 and Galaxy S23]() OnePlus 11 is tipped to bring a 100W charging speed that could make Samsung and Apple users' envy. Find out how fast its charging time will be. [Read this story]() [Pre-unpacked: Galaxy S23 Ultra's specs are surprisingly revealed]( Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra technical specifications were unexpectedly revealed today. The flagship Android smartphone will launch in February 2023. [Read this story]( [Google Play Games: Here's a list of Android games and how to play on PC]( Google adds more titles and countries with Play Games for PC beta. Here's the list of free Android games and how to download and play it on a computer. [Read this story]( [How many Android updates does Samsung, Xiaomi or OnePlus offer?](=) We take a look at the update policies of various Android smartphone manufacturers. Who among Samsung, Xiaomi, or OnePlus delivers best? [Read this story](=) Jobs of the Week [Software Engineer Mobile iOS]() [Plaid – Remote]() [Apply here!]() = [Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response](=) [Coalition – San Francisco](=) [Apply here!](=) [Senior Product Manager]() [Ramp Financial – New York]() [Apply here!]() Follow us on our other channels = = Thanks for reading our weekly newsletter. If you found it interesting, feel free to share it with your friends. If you do not like the content, you can [unsubsribe here.](. To change your email settings you can [manage your profile]( here. NextPit GmbH Strelitzer Str. 58 , Berlin, 10115