Software Gatekeeping?

[userlQcCM1wRc8]

There is a lot still M.I.A. for the 24U!

Audio Eraser

Now Briefing

Gemini /Bixby integration

Enhanced Drawing Assist

Updated Battery charging count

Etc. Etc.

Software Gatekeeping or yet to be received for testing. Time will tell. 🤔 

[Godlessorigins1]

Feels pointless to buy a Samsung flagship model, after 1yr They are out of date and incapable of running AI features. Just last year it was touted as an AI phone with a made-for Samsung chipset.

[userlQcCM1wRc8]

Hoping for the best. We did just get Log video, so maybe the rest are coming soon!
Agree with your statement, that a year old flagship phone should be able to do it all.

Check out Sam Mobile on YouTube. The Log video processed much faster on the 24U than the 25U. He was so shocked, that he ran the test twice! 😂
Yeah, the 24U is more than capable.

[JD931]

We have audio eraser already. Some of the features will come to the S24 Ultra but we still don't know if its going to be exclusive or not.

[userlQcCM1wRc8]

Audio Eraser is in the AI settings since beta 3, but it is not functional yet in the video editing or gallery. What am I missing?

[JD931]

Works fine for me.

[userlQcCM1wRc8]

There are a miriad of videos that are talking about the lack of innovation and delayed software with Samsung products.

This one is a bit over the top but hits the mark in many areas of what is happening with the brand.

I hope Samsung can self correct. Competition will be a driver.

https://youtu.be/NYypzIqzPww?si=aqtHGq7TrG09Ydcw

[CEParsons]

Software gatekeeping with incremental hardware upgrades has been a common practice in the industry for many years.

I'm old enough to remember that Siri was limited to the iPhone 4S, even though the iPhone 4 was technically capable of running it.

Even if Samsung is gatekeeping, history says there will be no consequence and they will see equal or greater success going forward.

[userlQcCM1wRc8]

Established practices do not inherently signify optimal practices. Apple's iPhone ecosystem operates as a closed system, unlike Android. Samsung must acknowledge the competitive landscape and consumer choice if it persists with its current approach.

[USBetaModerator3]

Hello,

We appreciate you bringing up these points! Some features, like Audio Eraser, Now Briefing, and Gemini/Bixby integration, are currently available on S25, and we understand why users want to see them on the S24 Ultra as well.

Feature availability often depends on hardware compatibility, optimization, and phased rollouts, and Samsung continues to evaluate how and where these features can be expanded. While we don’t have official details on when or if these specific features will be included in future updates, we’ll be sure to share your feedback with the relevant teams.

We appreciate your patience, and as you said—time will tell. Thanks for being part of the One UI Beta program and for sharing your thoughts.

Regards,
One UI Beta Team