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One thing that bugs a lot of people about Samsung smartphones is the firm’s version of Android.

By comparison, a freshWindows 11installation is around 32 GB.

Galaxy S23

Mine is around 40 GB as of writing.

Furthermore, it’s often impossible to permanently remove these apps and services without jailbreaking the phone.

Windows is typically a little more open, but it’s gradually going in the wrong direction.

Android 12L for Surface Duo 2

Cortana doesn’t even work in the UK, yet Microsoft won’t let me remove it.

Perhaps it’s not fair to compare the situation on Android to Windows directly.

Smartphones often have a lot more utility to speak of these days.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

To get the best out of those features, you need a lot of software attached to it.

Like,you know,video games.

Time will tell if it can deliver on all these promises, though.

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Windows Phones

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