Samsung, may you guys please better optimize your Social Media apps for One UI and Android? At this point it's getting ridiculous how less smooth apps are on here compared to iOS and it's honestly getting old. This goes beyond just the picture quality btw. From getting weird shades of black and grey in Instagram to overlapping menus in Snapchat, it looks and feels terrible. Even YouTube, A NATIVE ANDROID APP is not properly optimized compared to iPhone. Please Samsung optimize these apps because a properly optimized app changes how the software is viewed, felt, seen, and interacted with so please I beg of you Samsung to please optimize social media apps for One UI/Android already. It would make a big difference, I promise. You would close the gap between Android and iOS even further.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and providing such detailed feedback. We understand how important app optimization is to deliver a great user experience, especially on social media platforms. Your passion and dedication to improving the ecosystem are truly appreciated.
Weād like to address some of the points raised in this thread.
1. Optimization and Collaboration: While Samsung is committed to providing a seamless experience with One UI, app optimization is primarily the responsibility of the app developers. That said, Samsung continuously works with developers and partners like Google to encourage better integration and optimization for our devices. Your suggestion to collaborate further with Google is valuable, as both companies play critical roles in enhancing Android as a whole.
2. Fragmentation Challenges: Androidās diversity is a strength, but it also presents challenges for developers, who must optimize apps for a wide variety of devices and configurations. Samsung devices, from the A series to the flagship S and Z series, reflect this diversity. However, we acknowledge that smoother experiences are possible and will ensure your concerns are communicated internally to help prioritize improvements.
3. Focus on Feedback, Not Switching Devices: We understand that many users, like you, are deeply invested in Samsungās ecosystem and want to see it excel. Providing constructive feedback is essential for improvement, and your analogy comparing phones to cars highlights why optimizing what you already own is preferable to switching devices. Rest assured, your feedback is a valuable part of this process.
4. Consistency and Long-Term Improvements: We recognize the frustration caused by glitches during beta testing or inconsistencies with apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. These challenges highlight the importance of creating more consistent standards for optimization across Android devices. While iOS benefits from a more unified ecosystem, your feedback underscores the need for further collaboration between Samsung, Google, and third-party developers to achieve similar results on Android.
5. Third-Party Developer Role: Many apps, such as those developed by Meta, prioritize iOS due to market share and revenue considerations. While Samsung doesnāt directly control these apps, we continue to advocate for better optimization for our platform. Weāll ensure your feedback is shared with the relevant teams to explore opportunities for collaboration and improvement.
Thank you again for being an active member of the Beta community and for offering thoughtful input. Your feedback is invaluable in driving the progress needed to make One UI and Android an even better experience for everyone.
