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Re:Samsung’s biggest challenge now is Google software, not A... by bitmapbrother on Saturday April 01, 2017 @08:41PM (#14015036)
Samsung's version of Android is forked. That's why only they can update their OS and not Google. In fact, every OEM uses a forked version of Android.

In order for an OEM to use Google Apps and Services the OEM must agree to the terms in the MADA and pass the Android Compatibility Test Suite.

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