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Samsung One UI on Galaxy S23 takes up 60GB of storage – 4x of Google’s Android and 2x of Windows 11

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Samsung has recently announced the Galaxy S23 series and different facts are now started to appear. Consumers of the newly launched Galaxy S23 spotted that the system software (Android build) of Samsung takes up around 60GB of internal storage.

To be specified, Google’s latest Pixel 7 Pro uses around 15GB of storage for the operating system. As the Galaxy S23 uses 60GB of internal storage for system software, it’s the size of two Windows 11 installs, side by side. This indicates how incredibly the bloatware is eating your phone’s big storage portion.

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Esper’s senior technical editor Mishaal Rahman highlighted in a storage space survey that his Asus Zenfone 9 uses 22GB for the system in 256GB variant. Meanwhile, buyers of Galaxy S23 found that about 60GB of storage is already occupied by the Android build right out of the box.

There are two possible reasons:

  1. Samsung promotes its own non-Google ecosystem
  2. Samsung apps built with low-quality code

Due to Google’s policies, Samsung is required to install all necessary Google apps with the smartphone. However, the company is on a mission to build its own apps ecosystem, which results double variants of certain apps. Some examples are as follows:

  • Google Play Store → Galaxy Store
  • Google Chrome → Samsung Internet
  • Google Photos → Samsung Gallery
  • Google Assitant → Samsung Bixby
  • Google Gmail → Samsung Email
  • Google TV → Samsung TV Plus
  • Gboard → Samsung Keyboard

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Even though the Galaxy S23 series takes up 60GB of storage, it lacks the memory-hungry seamless Android updates feature, which is available on the Google Pixel 7 Pro at just 15GB memory consumption. It becomes worse when we get to know that it’s almost double of memory usage of Windows 11.

For your information, the same storage uses have been found on more Samsung devices such as the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, and the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip lineup. With future app updates and firmware installation, the storage use would increase gradually, making your phone’s storage lesser and lesser.

| ArsTechnica |

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9 Samsung Galaxy devices will get Circle to Search feature this week

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Samsung‘s Galaxy S24 series introduced the Google-powered Circle to Search feature, which is now set to expand to more Galaxy devices with the One UI 6.1 update. The Circle to Search feature expansion has been officially confirmed for more Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models.

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Circle to Search will be available on more Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices this week. He also noted that this feature would allow users to translate text on their screen without switching between applications.

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One UI 6.1 update will bring the Circle to Search feature to nine Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S23 Plus, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Following the Pixel 8 and Pixel 7 series, this feature is also now scheduled to be released for the Pixel 6 series, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet starting this week.

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Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo shines in outdoor ads at Korea’s major landmarks

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Samsung is enhancing its presence with the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ through outdoor advertisements at major landmarks across Korea. The advertisement highlights the product’s efficiency, showcasing its ability to wash and dry clothes swiftly using AI technology.

Since the 8th of March, the campaign has reached 20 significant locations, leading to outstanding sales of over 1,000 units in just three days and a total of 3,000 units in 12 days.

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The company has showcased the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ at prominent locations in Korea including Yeouido The Hyundai Seoul, Seoul COEX, Seoul Famille Station, Gangnam Station, Starfield Suwon, Busan Shinsegae Department Store Centum City Branch, and Shinsegae Department Store Daegu Branch.

Samsung is set to expand its marketing efforts for the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ with a TV advertisement scheduled for the 23rd, complementing its existing outdoor campaign.

Furthermore, this year, Samsung continues to advance its AI home appliance line, introducing products like the Bespoke Jet AI and Bespoke Grande AI, strengthening its position as a leader in AI-powered home appliances.

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Apple faces US DOJ lawsuit over alleged iPhone monopoly

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Apple, accusing the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market. The DOJ accuses Apple of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act.

The suit claims Apple has restricted third-party app growth, limited cloud and game-streaming services, forced continued iPhone purchases for messaging, diminished non-Apple smartwatch functionality, and prevented third-party digital wallet use.

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In a press conference, US Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted issues such as the App Store’s fee system, degraded third-party accessory experiences, and relies heavily on Messages. The case, backed by 16 state Attorneys General, could have significant implications for Apple’s business practices and the broader tech industry.

The US DOJ said in a release about the suit:

Apple exercises its monopoly power to extract more money from consumers, developers, content creators, artists, publishers, small businesses, and merchants, among others.”

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Apple also responded by defending its innovation and user-focused approach, warning that the lawsuit could hinder its ability to deliver the seamless technology integration users expect. Check the entire response of Apple below.

At Apple, we innovate every day to make technology people love — designing products that work seamlessly together, protect people’s privacy and security, and create a magical experience for our users. This lawsuit threatens who we are and the principles that set Apple products apart in fiercely competitive markets.

If successful, it would hinder our ability to create the kind of technology people expect from Apple — where hardware, software, and services intersect. It would also set a dangerous precedent, empowering the government to take a heavy hand in designing people’s technology. We believe this lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law, and we will vigorously defend against it.”

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