Samsung just reminded the world why iPhones are better

Samsung only reminded the globe why iPhones are improve

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In the battle between Samsung and Apple for the best phone there is one area where the iPhone emerges victorious fourth dimension and once again: updates. And now we have another reminder why yous might desire to recollect twice before buying a Samsung phone.

Samsung has just removed the Milky way S8 from its security update schedule, which ways information technology won't be getting any more updates. Equally reported by 9to5Google, Samsung is officially ending support for the S8 iv years after its release.

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Up until now Samsung was updating the Galaxy S8 on a biannual basis, and it only received a security patch in April. While this update schedule is skilful compared to other Android phones, information technology pales in comparison to what Apple offers.

The most contempo iOS 14.5 for the iPhone supports everything from the latest iPhone 12 all the way back to the original iPhone SE in 2016 and the iPhone 6s from 2015. That's half-dozen years worth of phones that non only become access to the latest security updates but also the other features that come along with iOS 14.five.

That ways you can unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask with your older iPhone (provided you have an Apple Watch), take advantage of Apple tree's new App Tracking Transparency privacy features and try out AirTags (though Precision Finding is limited to the iPhone 11 and upwardly).

Other upgrades in iOS xiv.five include Apple Maps crowdsourcing for accidents and speed checks, setting your preferred music service, new Siri voices and a redesigned Podcast app.

The indicate is that every bit smartphones are getting meliorate, consumers are belongings onto their handsets longer between upgrades. In fact, according to Statista, the average lifespan of smartphones in the U.s. in 2020 was three.17 years, and that's expected to abound to 3.43 years past 2022.

Then, overall, Apple is in a much better position than Samsung to help users hang onto their phones for a longer period of time.

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Marker Spoonauer is the global editor in primary of Tom'due south Guide and has covered engineering science for most xx years. In add-on to overseeing the direction of Tom's Guide, Mark specializes in roofing all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He has spoken at central industry events and appears regularly on Boob tube to discuss the latest trends. Marker was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Scientific discipline and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.