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It’s no secret that over the last few years, we’ve seen much more incremental yearly updates from smartphone makers, with fewer major changes to the formula. This is especially true for Samsung, which has been doing less each generation to set its devices apart. It is rumored that the situation will get even worse, as the Galaxy S26 is expected to be virtually identical to its predecessor, beyond a minor processor upgrade and a few other small refinements.
I get the urge to feel like manufacturers are phoning it in (pun semi-intended), and that a change is needed. Still, I’m starting to realize it might be hardcore fans, and people like me, who need to change their perspective.