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For any smartphone manufacturer, the ecosystem surrounding the device is always the most crucial point and the ultimate goal of every brand. I previously shared in the Galaxy S22+ experience video that if a company can create a seamless ecosystem experience, it will gain loyal customers, and that's a statement for success. Samsung is no exception to this trend, and they have a plethora of devices revolving around the Galaxy phone to create a cohesive, seamless experience with many exciting features.In addition to the Galaxy S22 Ultra, I also have the Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Buds 2, and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. All four devices are the latest from Samsung, and this generation has seen significant improvements. I have thoroughly experienced these devices in the past few days and want to share with you the aspects I find fascinating about the Galaxy ecosystem.
My devices not only serve me in my work but also for entertainment and sports. For instance, last Saturday, I resumed my training to prepare for the upcoming trail run in May at Moc Chau. And there's no Galaxy device more suitable for recording my workout journey than the Watch4. Honestly, the Watch4 looks quite sizable on my wrist, but no worries, a little getting used to is all it takes.
On that late morning, the Tao Dan Park near my office was quite crowded, as it was the first day of the ancestral anniversary holiday. People around me seemed happy and relaxed. I chose walking as my exercise. For trail running, enhancing and maintaining stamina is crucial, coupled with training to get my legs accustomed to the high-intensity movement. So, I set a goal to walk every morning.
The Galaxy Watch4 naturally has a walking mode, and I use it to measure and record the distance covered. I also use the Galaxy Buds2 to listen to music during workouts. Listening to music helps me focus more and ignore the surroundings. The Buds2 can connect independently to the Watch4, which also has memory for storing music. Moreover, the Buds2 has active noise cancellation and user-friendly gestures. I'm completely satisfied with the listening and workout experience that day.
I carried the Galaxy S22 Ultra with me that day to capture some images during my workout, and indeed, I came across many interesting situations and moments. For me, the backbone of Samsung's entire ecosystem is the Samsung Cloud platform. With this cloud service, we can seamlessly sync data, images, videos, and the connectivity experiences between various Galaxy devices without any distinctions.
Samsung Cloud and its associated services significantly enhanced my experience with these devices. For instance, I can track detailed post-workout stats on my phone, tablet, and even through Samsung Health. Also, while using the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the S Pen is indispensable. With this stylus, I can get more creative, like drawing AR elements for entertaining videos.
My morning experience with the three devices, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Buds2, and Galaxy S22 Ultra, was seamless and smooth. Very few brands can create such a consistent experience. The cohesion and synchronization among these devices within the same brand demand a great deal of optimization because we, as users, have diverse needs and usage habits. Therefore, on the software side, Samsung has done an excellent job.
Unified workout metrics across all Galaxy devices using Samsung Health.
Returning to work, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra with Samsung DeX is not just good; it's excellent. It brings a tablet closer to a laptop more than ever, with designs, interfaces, and usage habits resembling a laptop by about 90%. Samsung DeX still has some limitations regarding gestures; users need to learn about 10% more to use it seamlessly, but that's not a problem for me. However, if Samsung improves touchpad operations to make it more laptop-like, that would be fantastic.
Even the Quick Share feature, acting like Samsung's 'AirDrop,' works incredibly smoothly. It detects Galaxy devices quickly, and the file transfer speed is extremely fast. I captured some RAW shots through the Expert RAW app, then sent them to Tab S8 Ultra for editing, and everything went extremely smoothly.
The hardware prowess of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 empowers both the S22 Ultra and Tab S8 Ultra, making it a noteworthy aspect. I don't play games on phones or tablets, so for me, smooth performance for work and photo editing is sufficient. However, Samsung shouldn't automatically limit user phone performance, or they should notify users in advance, although in daily use like mine, it's challenging to notice such performance declines.
Each device in the Samsung ecosystem has its own strengths. The Galaxy S22 Ultra stands out as an almost perfect phone in the current Android world, covering design, camera, and the operating system. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra serves both work and entertainment purposes.Apart from work, I use the Tab S8 Ultra to watch movies during lunch breaks. Previously, without a tablet, I would either sleep or use my phone, but having the Tab S8 Ultra and not watching movies would be a waste. This tablet features a beautiful OLED screen, and watching movies on it feels like being in a cinema.An interesting point I noticed during usage is that the S Pen of the S22 Ultra can also be used for the Tab S8 Ultra without any feature limitations, a plus for Samsung's optimization.
After a day of experience within the Samsung ecosystem, I realized that Samsung has excelled. The most crucial aspect of an ecosystem is communication, synchronization, and seamlessness, and Samsung has nailed it all. It's important to note that Samsung uses Android for its devices, not a proprietary operating system, but in the current Android world, no manufacturer can achieve what Samsung is doing. Even Google, the owner of Android, can't match it, yet Samsung collaborates with both Google and Microsoft to provide the finest experience for its users.
