Samsung and Amazon have signed an agreement that will integrate the Amazon Music application directly on the new smartphones and tablets in the Galaxy line, making it available from the very first boot of the device.
This collaboration is accompanied by a promotional offer designed to attract new listeners, offering an initial free trial of the music streaming service for those who decide to launch the application.
The details of the collaboration between Samsung and Amazon
The music app of the e-commerce giant will make its official debut also within the Galaxy Store as a simple standalone download option, but the real news concerns its preinstallation on market-ready models. The software will be added to the apps already present by default on high-end devices such as the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Although the South Korean company has not yet provided an exact and definitive list of the models involved, company representatives described this business move, highlighting its value for the consumer.
Izzet Asayas, head of Samsung’s mobile division, emphasized how the company is constantly seeking novel ways to provide special benefits to its customers, enriching the daily use of the devices.
On a very similar note is Karolina Joynathsing from Amazon, who highlighted the desire to provide top-tier audio entertainment starting from the initial setup screen of the smartphone.
The implications for the user experience
These kinds of agreements do not affect those who prefer different ecosystems. iPhone owners know well that Apple adopts extremely rigid policies against unwanted third-party installations, while someone using a Pixel will always and only see Google services at the forefront.
For Samsung customers, instead, the situation fits into a history of various partnerships with external companies for the inclusion of preinstalled software.
Certainly Amazon Music represents a solid and content-rich platform, far from being useless software; however it will occupy additional space in the app menu, which on flagship models is often already quite dense.
Corporate communications tend to present these moves as exclusive gifts designed to improve the use of the device, masking a clear commercial arrangement.
Ultimately, what really matters for someone buying a high-end smartphone is the freedom to manage their own device: making any preinstalled software easily and completely removable would represent the true leap in quality for a use that genuinely respects individual needs.
