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Samsung's Galaxy S26 drew mixed reactions during its February launch, with reviewers praising its security features while criticizing its artificial intelligence capabilities as underwhelming compared to Apple Intelligence. Samsung also adopted Apple's search interface for One UI 8.5, naming it "Finder" in an apparent homage to Apple's design language. Meanwhile, competitors including Google's Pixel 9 and Xiaomi expanded compatibility with Apple's ecosystem—Pixel gained AirDrop file-transfer support and Xiaomi reportedly developed an "iOS Bridge" for better device connectivity. By March, Apple and Samsung tied as the world's top smartphone makers in 2025, though Apple faced a shareholder lawsuit alleging anticompetitive conduct by its board and executives.