According to SamMobile, Samsung has released an update for its Samsung Internet browser on Windows, bringing the version to 7.5. The update, which is now available, focuses primarily on performance improvements and bug fixes rather than flashy new features. The browser handles updates automatically, so if you have it installed, it’s likely already downloaded the new version. You’ll then see a prompt to relaunch the browser to complete the installation. This continues Samsung’s effort to maintain a viable alternative browser option on the desktop platform.
Why this update matters
Look, nobody’s claiming Samsung Internet is going to dethrone Chrome or Edge on Windows anytime soon. But here’s the thing: consistent, quiet updates like this are what keep a niche browser alive and usable. For the (probably small) group of users who prefer it—maybe because they’re deep in the Samsung ecosystem with their phone and tablet—these performance tweaks are crucial. They prevent the app from feeling abandoned and laggy. It’s a maintenance update, sure, but in the world of software, neglecting maintenance is how apps die. So this is a good sign.
The Windows browser play
So why is Samsung even bothering? I think it’s about ecosystem glue. If you can have a reasonably competent, syncing browser across your Galaxy phone, tablet, and Windows PC, that’s another gentle tether keeping you in their orbit. It’s not a flagship product for them, but it’s a low-cost way to add value. For developers, it’s one more Chromium-based browser to vaguely keep in mind, which isn’t a huge deal. But for users who want something different without going fully off the beaten path, it’s an option. And sometimes, having options is nice, even if they’re not the most popular ones.
