For Samsung users: what are some Samsung exclusive softwares that make Samsung (Folds) > alternative brands?

(1) As per title. What are some exclusive Samsung software that makes Samsung so good?

I have the current Fold 5, but the only software I use daily that is exclusive to Samsung, as a Master's student, is the Notes. And even then, only because the Notes has S-pen support.

BUT. S-pen support stopped from 6 onwards I believe, so that's a major hit to Samsung's advantage and I don't see why I shouldn't consider alternative brands?

Samsung used to be the pioneer of Foldables, but we now see competition from other brands that make better screen ratios + creaseless + battery + better price for quality.

(2) Most phones use Android and I honestly can't the difference between Samsung Android vs Android on a random competitor.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own any other Samsung devices like laptops, so the "ecosystem" argument won't work here...

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Anyone else?

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Now Google is doing the exact same thing to Android with Google Gemini.
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Android used to feel lightweight, customizable, and user-controlled.
Now it feels like Google is turning the OS into one giant AI Shit.
Am i the only one afraid of android turning into androslop? What do you guys think?

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