We’re now keeping our phones longer between upgrades, which is why the guaranteed minimum support periods are extending across the board. It is clear that this update decision from Samsung will affect millions of users, and while three-monthly updates is better than no updates, it doesn’t help when there’s an urgent fix mid-cycle.

Samsung has committed to providing seven years of updates for some of its latest devices, but owners of the Galaxy S21 series might start feeling left out. The brand has officially moved the Galaxy S21 lineup from monthly to quarterly updates, signaling the beginning of a gradual phase-out.

Samsung is shifting the Galaxy S21 series to quarterly updates, signalling the start of slower support. Should you stick with it or upgrade? Find out!

This will affect the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, but will not have an effect on the Galaxy S21 FE, as it was released a little later. Now, this shouldn't come as a complete s