{
  "id": 129775,
  "title": "4 Samsung Galaxy apps that made me ditch Google's alternatives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/4-samsung-galaxy-apps-that-made-me-ditch-googles-alternatives",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-04T11:30:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-apps-that-made-me-ditch-googles-alternatives/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A writer for XDA Developers discussed switching from Google's apps to Samsung's alternatives on their phone. They used to replace preinstalled Samsung apps with Google's versions, but now use an iPhone for work and Microsoft Edge on their desktop, reducing their reliance on Google's ecosystem.\n\nThe writer mentioned previously uninstalling Samsung Internet for Google Chrome, but no longer does so. No other details about specific Samsung apps were provided in the reports.\n\nSeveral reports discussed Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy S26. According to Android Authority, orders for many Galaxy Z Fold 8 configurations are scheduled for delivery weeks or months from now due to high demand. The phone is available for order, but delivery estimates have slipped for some buyers. Android Police noted the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 as notable phones, with the Fold 8 priced at $1,900. TechRadar reviewed the Galaxy S26, describing it as a well-rounded option with a 6.3-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and 12GB of RAM.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro are nearly $90 off — and at a record low price",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/the-samsung-galaxy-buds4-pro-are-nearly-90-off-and-at-a-record-low",
        "published": "2026-08-03T15:50:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "Forget Google Tasks, this Samsung Galaxy app makes reminders seamless",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/forget-google-tasks-this-samsung-galaxy-app-makes-reminders-seamless",
        "published": "2026-08-03T21:00:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Samsung’s discounted smart monitor is $349.99, its lowest price yet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/samsungs-discounted-smart-monitor-is-349-99-its-lowest-price-yet",
        "published": "2026-08-03T21:13:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Samsung’s new foldables just broke a record that’s stood since 2019",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/samsungs-new-foldables-just-broke-a-record-thats-stood-since-2019",
        "published": "2026-08-04T09:10:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Samsung is already making a big mistake with the Galaxy S27 Pro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/samsung-is-already-making-a-big-mistake-with-the-galaxy-s27-pro",
        "published": "2026-08-04T10:00:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "The Galaxy S26 FE sure does look like a Samsung phone in leaked images",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/the-galaxy-s26-fe-sure-does-look-like-a-samsung-phone-in-leaked-images",
        "published": "2026-08-04T19:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}