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One UI 6.1.1 makes smart use of cover screen for language translation

One UI 6.1.1 makes smart use of cover screen for language translation

Earlier today, detailed Galaxy Z Flip 6 specifications were leaked. Now, some more features of the upcoming foldable phone have been leaked, revealing a new feature that uses the cover screen intelligently during language translation. One UI 6.1.1 uses Galaxy Z Flip 6's cover screen intelligently for language translation Thanks to the marketing images of the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 months ago
Samsung’s working on two new camera modes for foldable phones

Samsung’s working on two new camera modes for foldable phones

Samsung might be cooking up a couple of new camera features that seemingly go hand in hand with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 Flex Hinge / Flex Mode. The Korean tech giant has applied to trademark two new Flex-based monikers, i.e., FlexSnap and FlexShot. These two new terms, discovered by […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
Everything Samsung revealed about its new foldables’ Flex Hinge

Everything Samsung revealed about its new foldables’ Flex Hinge

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, unveiled at Unpacked in Seoul, are Samsung's first foldable phones to feature a gapless hinge. What does that mean exactly? And how has the user experience changed because of this upgraded component, if at all? Samsung calls it “Flex Hinge.” In short, the gapless hinge […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
Best One UI 5.1.1 features that you should check out

Best One UI 5.1.1 features that you should check out

In an unusual move, Samsung released the first One UI 5.1.1 beta update to the Galaxy Tab S8 series and the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The update is available only in South Korea but could expand to more countries in the coming days. The update will likely be released to more devices, including the Galaxy […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
Samsung invites Malaysians to develop apps optimized for foldable Galaxy phones

Samsung invites Malaysians to develop apps optimized for foldable Galaxy phones

Foldable devices are far from conventional, but that usually works in their favor. The foldable design opens up new possibilities for unique use cases as long as mobile apps take advantage of the form factor. Samsung's Flex Mode, enabled by the rigid hinge design, was created just for that. Many apps can transform their UIs […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
Samsung pop-up store in Qatar has a Flex Mode AR game for football fans

Samsung pop-up store in Qatar has a Flex Mode AR game for football fans

Samsung has opened a new temporary pop-up store in Qatar, where the company intends to bring together football fans and Galaxy device enthusiasts. The pop-up store has purpose-built event areas, and the company claims that it is “merging the excitement of football with Samsung's legacy of cutting-edge mobile innovations.” The company's new store delivers “a […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a brighter 12MP sensor, better Flex Mode and Quick Shot

Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a brighter 12MP sensor, better Flex Mode and Quick Shot

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the best-selling foldable phone in the world. And needless to say, Samsung intends to keep its foldable flip phone series at the top of the food chain for as long as possible. To this end, the new Galaxy Z Flip 4 tries pleasing fans with a couple of new […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Could Samsung use this epic flex mode for better gaming on Galaxy Z phones?

Could Samsung use this epic flex mode for better gaming on Galaxy Z phones?

Apart from offering a large display in a portable form factor, foldable phones offer a variety of advantages over candybar-style smartphones. Samsung has already implemented Flex Mode in various stock and Google apps, including Camera, Gallery, Google Duo, Samsung Internet and YouTube. However, the company doesn't want to stop there. New videos from Samsung show […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung Flex Mode is the best thing since OG iPhone got YouTube, ad suggests

Samsung Flex Mode is the best thing since OG iPhone got YouTube, ad suggests

Flex Mode is a camera and design feature unique to Samsung's foldable devices. It works hand-in-hand with the hinge mechanism and lets Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 customers turn their premium devices into tripods or mini-notebooks. Flex Mode splits the foldable screen into two separate usable touch surfaces, each holding different […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Huawei’s P50 Pocket is a bad Galaxy Z Flip 3 clone

Huawei’s P50 Pocket is a bad Galaxy Z Flip 3 clone

The rumors were true, and Huawei has responded to Samsung's dominance over the foldable phone market with a Galaxy Z Flip 3 competitor called the P50 Pocket. And once again, as per rumors, Huawei took cost-saving measures to increase the P50 Pocket's chances of success against its rival. The highest barrier to entry in the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Best Galaxy Z Fold 3 features you need to know about

Best Galaxy Z Fold 3 features you need to know about

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is finally official, and the company's been working hard to make it the best foldable so far. Here are its very best features.

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung Internet 14.0 beta intros better Flex Mode, App Pair, privacy

Samsung Internet 14.0 beta intros better Flex Mode, App Pair, privacy

Samsung has just released a new beta version of its mobile web browser, and customers who want to test the pre-release version of Samsung Internet 14.0 can now download it from the Galaxy Store or the Google Play Store. Samsung Internet 14.0 beta claims to improve privacy and security settings, it redefines the viewing experience […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
One of the best Galaxy Z Fold 2 features might cause the screen to bubble

One of the best Galaxy Z Fold 2 features might cause the screen to bubble

The original Galaxy Fold was a fragile beast, at least in regards to its foldable screen protector. It was built into the display itself and removing this protective layer would result in total failure of the foldable display. Samsung did learn from its mistakes when it re-released the original model and it further improved the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Dubious Galaxy Z Fold (2) Lite specs hint at respectable but pricey device

Dubious Galaxy Z Fold (2) Lite specs hint at respectable but pricey device

The Galaxy Z Fold Lite may not be as "lite" as you'd assume, according to its rumored spec sheet.

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
YouTube finally gets support for the Galaxy Z Flip Flex Mode

YouTube finally gets support for the Galaxy Z Flip Flex Mode

The Galaxy Z Flip comes with a unique feature called Flex Mode. It utilizes the clamshell foldable's robust hinge to let you unfold the Galaxy Z Flip's screen at different angles. This means that the device can serve as its own tripod, for example, you can open it up at a 90-degree angle and set […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago