This Samsung app turns your iPhone into a Galaxy Z Fold5 for a taste of the future

Date:
Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:30:22 +0000

Description:
Samsung's app lets iOS owners see what it's like to look at an open Z Fold5, but it requires the use of a second iPhone.

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Samsung is offering iPhone owners the opportunity to try out their foldables as the company updates its Try Galaxy web app.

For those who dont know, Try Galaxy gives non-Android users a way to test drive Galaxy smartphones, including the S23 line, in an attempt to convince people to switch over. Now Samsung is seeking to introduce the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 to a new customer base by emulating the same experience or attempting to. Its a little tricky.

According to the official announcement , iOS users will need to grab a
second iPhone and connect it to their own in order to simulate the Z Fold5s unfurled screen. Doing so will activate video demonstrations where people can see what content looks like on the immersive full screen. Then, the app will enable the enhanced drag and drop features that allow iPhone owners to experience what its like to move items between screens.

As shown in the image below, users can see what One UI 5.1.1 looks like
spread out between the two phones or play a game of digital air hockey.
(Image credit: Samsung) FlexCam demo

Theres no real way to emulate the Z Flip5s smaller, outer screen on an
iPhone, so you will be missing out on that particular aspect. In its place, you will be able to try out FlexCam mode, a camera feature available on both of Samsungs foldables. However, there is a slight problem with this
particular preview: we don't know how exactly it'll work.

FlexCam is essentially a timer tool for taking hands-free photographs. The main difference is you can prop up the phone for interesting angles. This can be done easily on something like the Z Flip5 by just folding it in half, but obviously you cant do that with the iPhone. Judging from Samsungs
description, it could simply be an on-screen demo showing off all the different angles possible with FlexCam.

Alongside the software tools exclusive to the foldables, Samsung's app offers access to more generic features. For example, there is Quick Share for
sending files to friends and family, plus an option to preview Samsung
Healths body composition date when paired with a Galaxy Watch . Availability

To access the demo, head over to the Try Galaxy website then scan the on-screen QR code. Upon scanning, the app will launch the Safari browser. Requirements are not very strict. At the very least, youll need an iPhone 7 running the latest version of iOS. As long as you have that, youre good to
go.

There isnt a mobile app available, presumably because Apple doesnt want Samsung seducing people to the dark side on the App Store.

If you are interested in switching sides, be sure to check out TechRadars
list of the best Galaxy smartphones for recommendations.



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