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If you have a recent Samsung phone<\/span> like the\u00a0Galaxy S22 Ultra<\/span> or Galaxy A53 5G<\/span>, you don’t have to worry about its software feeling outdated anytime soon. That’s because\u00a0Samsung has committed to offering four generations<\/span> of Android operating system upgrades for the Galaxy S21<\/span> and later models. Samsung is even ahead of Google in this regard when it comes to software support.<\/p>\n Android OS updates are important because they bring new features and functionality to your phone. Android 13<\/span>, which is launching this fall, will introduce changes like updates to Google Wallet<\/span> and end-to-end encryption for group chats. (Here’s every new Android 13 feature we know of so far<\/span>.) Those who want to try the software now can check out the beta version of Android 13<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n But there’s another reason why software upgrades are so critical: security. Updates typically include bug fixes and security patches, so it’s a good idea to install them soon after they become available. In addition to offering four years of Android OS upgrades, Samsung will also provide five years of security updates for the Galaxy S21<\/span> and later. The company also rolls out periodic security updates for older devices, including those that are no longer upgradable to new Android versions<\/a>.<\/p>\n