The Samsung Galaxy S24 is on the way, and if history is any indicator, we should see it by the end of the year. It’s too late to make major changes to the phone, but that doesn’t mean I can’t wish for a few things. Since I’ve been using an iPhone 15 Pro Max alongside my Galaxy S23 Ultra, I’ve come up with a few ideas that I’d want to see Samsung take after from Apple’s latest and best iPhone.
1. Galaxy buddies’ NameDrop gestures
Okay, don’t call the cops because I suggested it, but I’d love to see Samsung include bump motions in its phones. I know that bump gestures used to be available on Android phones, but they were removed, and I now want them back. This is one of the most enjoyable aspects of owning an iPhone 15, bumping into friends and then bumping iPhones to give my phone number or whatever music I’m listening to.
In fact, the bump motion can kickstart a whole new world of iPhone sharing. You may exchange music, game sessions, and images, which all appear to be quite… It’s an Android thing to do. So, Samsung, let’s get started. Let Galaxy owners collide into each other.
In fact, let’s limit it to Galaxy owners alone, with no other Android aficionados permitted. Hah! I’m kidding. That would be extremely Apple, and Android is not about that. If Samsung adds bump to its phones, Google will very probably imitate it for future Android systems, much as Samsung did with multi-window on its Galaxy phones.
2. That titanium frame is stunning
It’s only available on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, but that titanium looks stunning. It’s strong, light, and looks great in any anodized color. I’d love to see titanium on the Galaxy S24 Ultra and possibly the whole of the Galaxy S24 series. It would be a simple method to outperform Apple’s base model iPhone 15.
Also, I’m sick of having glass on both sides of my phone. Whatever strength that glass has, it is still glass. It isn’t TITANIUM! As we all know, the only material stronger than titanium is adamantium, which I’m not sure exists. That’s right, it doesn’t exist. So, make it out of titanium!
3. Every phone should have check-in security features
Apple has launched a Check In function to iMessage that notifies your friends and family whether you arrive at a destination or if you are okay after a specific length of time. Check in before beginning your late-night drive home. Check in before going on a solo run or on a first date. The advantages are self-evident. A safety check in function on all smartphones is required in the same manner that a seat belt is required in a car.
On Pixel phones, there is a check-in feature incorporated within the Android personal safety app, but it is difficult to find. I’ve proven my case if you didn’t realize Android already has a check in option. Samsung provides SOS emergency choices, but no passive check in tool that is easy to identify and utilize.
Checking in should be a standard function in phones in the future, and it should operate across platforms. If it isn’t already, Samsung should include it in the Galaxy S24 as soon as possible.
4. A mute switch rather than another button
Here’s your chance to eat some of Apple’s lunch. Apple disabled the mute button on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. There is still a way to instantly quiet the iPhone 15, but I’m utilizing the new Action Button to launch the camera on my iPhone 15 Pro Max. I do not have a mute button.
There has never been a mute button on a Galaxy phone that I am aware of, so this would be a significant shift, but it would be nice. OnePlus had a mute switch on their phones for years before removing it on the OnePlus 10T. Fans were furious. It was revived by the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Open.
See! Fans are enthralled with a silent switch! At the very least, Samsung could add a mute switch to the Galaxy S24, then remove it for the Galaxy S26, and we’d have a yearly ‘will they or won’t they?’ drama about whether the following phone will have a mute switch. I’ll be there.
5. StandBy is nothing more than a glorified always-on display
The new iPhone 15 feature that I use the most debuted with the new iOS 17, thus it is available on a wide range of iPhones. When my iPhone is charging and in landscape orientation, the StandBy function turns it into a desk clock. It’s really handy, and instead of a worthless slab on my desk, it gives me a clock with weather, notifications, or even simply a photo album.
Samsung invented the always-on display for smartphones, and its OLED screens were capable of handling the feature before fancier LTPO displays arrived. This StandBy mode is essentially a glorified always-on display, so it’s a bad Samsung hasn’t already taken this feature from Apple. We’re hoping to see it on the next Galaxy S24.
6. Call screening so I can listen and determine whether or not to answer
Apple reintroduced the answering machine, complete with live voicemail. You can now listen to someone leave a message (or at the very least read a transcript) and decide whether or not to pick up the phone and take the call. It’s like reliving the 1980s. It’s also an excellent technique to screen calls, particularly those from people you care about.
Samsung should incorporate this into its phone app, however caution should be exercised when including AI functions. We only need a simple answering machine; we need a better means to screen calls than Caller ID. We don’t require a robot or a phone that responds with my voice. Keep it basic, but get it here as soon as possible.
7. Thank you, but no Samsung Journal app!
Apple’s new Journal app may entice Samsung, but we have plenty of apps on our Samsung phones already. PenUp, a social network for artists based on S Pen-enabled devices, is available from Samsung. It’s actually a lively and enjoyable community. If you’ve never heard of PenUp, I’ve proven my case yet again. There are far too many apps to keep track of.
Okay, Samsung, let’s make a deal. For every three apps removed, you can install one new app. Take away Samsung Notes, Gallery, and Internet Browser, and I’ll gladly accept Samsung Journal. We already have Google’s previous apps, and they sync with our Google account on Android. There is no need for duplicates.
Then I’d install the Samsung Journal app. Who knows, it could be just as good as PenUp. It wouldn’t be a carbon copy of a Google app, and it wouldn’t be trying to sell me anything. We’ll have more room to experiment if we get rid of some of the garbage apps.
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