It’s becoming increasingly hard to ignore how often Samsung seems to take a page out of Apple’s book. From design choices to feature inclusions, there’s a clear pattern of Samsung adopting trends that Apple sets in motion.
A Closer Look at the Pattern of ‘Following’ Apple
Have you ever noticed that when Apple introduces a new feature or design, Samsung isn’t far behind with something similar? Here are a few standout instances where Samsung appeared to mirror Apple’s innovations:
- Dropping the Charger: Apple made waves by removing the charger from the iPhone 12’s box, citing environmental benefits. Initially critical of this move, Samsung eventually followed the same path with its Galaxy S21 series.
- Earphones: Apple ditched earphones from its iPhone 12 box, a bold move that Samsung later echoed in their Galaxy S21 series packaging.
- Slide to Unlock: Apple popularized the ‘slide to unlock’ feature, a mainstay in the early iPhone days. Samsung incorporated a similar feature in its Galaxy phones, resulting in a decade long legal battle.
- Design Similarities: If you’ve ever compared a Galaxy phone and an iPhone side by side, you might’ve spotted some design similarities – from the clean, minimalist look to where the camera and buttons sit.
- App Stores: Apple wasn’t the first to think of an app store, but they sure made it popular. Samsung wasn’t far behind with their Galaxy Store, catching up with the app store game.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Goes Titanium
The latest reveal claims that Samsung is working on a AI centric phone. Well, we have seen how manufacturers often toss buzzwords such as AI loosely. Hopefully, Samsung has some actual AI tricks up its sleeve. The Galaxy S24 will be available in four different shades including Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Yellow. Needless to say, the titanium colour is heavily inspired by the ones on iPhone 15.Â
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Conclusion
This Apple-Samsung saga is like a tech version of tag. Apple has been the trendsetter in a way. Be it the Face ID, Touch ID, or even the notch. The company might be the last one to introduce a said feature. However, Apple focusses on the implementation and ensures it is rightly done. Do you think Samsung’s habit of mirroring Apple is just good business, or is it a bit on the nose? Let’s hear your thoughts. Drop a comment and join in on this never-ending debate of tech giants!
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