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