Mirror view missing from the Galaxy Z Fold 8 feels like another weird Samsung omission

Every smartphone model has something that sets it apart, and that’s even more true for foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, for example, has a unique form factor and a cover screen experience unlike any other. In some aspects, it’s a vastly different phone even from other foldables. Mirror view is one of the […]

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Hidden Galaxy Z Flip 8 feature turns your phone into a digital pocket mirror

Although all three Galaxy Z8 foldables share several fundamental characteristics, each model also stands out with one or two unique features that give it a more powerful identity. For the Galaxy Z Flip 8, one of those features is Mirror view. It’s available only for the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and the only reason you […]

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7 years of foldables and my Galaxy Z Fold 8 still can’t count screen usage properly

Lately, Samsung’s been talking about the unification of software and foldable phone hardware, and how foldable form factors naturally led to the creation of unique software features such as Flex Mode. The vision is sound, but I feel like the execution has been somewhat lacking lately. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 mysteriously missing out on […]

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You can prevent One UI from halting background apps and games, but be careful

Smartphones aren’t the best multitasking devices. Strides have been made in this area, and the Galaxy Z Fold lineup takes great advantage of features like multi-window. Still, the greatest obstacle standing in the way of true mobile multitasking is usually background processing and battery management. Here’s what we mean: Minimize a power-hungry app, such as […]

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Struggling to screenshot your Galaxy Z Fold 8? Try these 7 other methods

Over the years, countless Galaxy phone users have developed a common habit of capturing screenshots using the side buttons. Pressing the side and volume-down keys together is usually the fastest and most reliable method. Usually. It isn’t if you’re using a foldable phone, though. Sure, you can capture screenshots using the physical buttons just as […]

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Getting ads on your phone when visiting Samsung stores? You can stop them

Have you ever walked by or into a Samsung physical store only for your Galaxy phone to coincidentally send you a notification about one of the latest Samsung deals? Well, it was probably no coincidence. One of the Samsung services preloaded on your Galaxy device enables that functionality. It’s called Samsung Visit In, but the […]

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Got a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Fold 8 Ultra These multitasking gestures are a must-try

If the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is your very first foldable phone, you may have noticed that some One UI features we usually take for granted and often praise aren’t enabled by default. And if the Fold 8/8 Ultra is your first Android phone, first of all, congratulations. Second […]

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Hidden Galaxy Z Fold 8 setting fixes awkward aspect ratios in some apps

The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s 4:3 inner display is great for many applications, but it is an unusual aspect ratio that isn’t used all that much across the Android landscape. As a result, odd things can happen with certain apps, including those that support multiple aspect ratios. For example, an app coded to support both […]

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How I automate my Galaxy Watch AOD when I leave the house

Samsung’s Modes and Routines app is a powerful, versatile tool that allows you to automate certain features and functions on your Galaxy devices. For example, you can instruct your phone to perform certain tasks when you leave the house. Modes and Routines is unfortunately lacking when it comes to automating Galaxy Watch functions, but you […]

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Samsung’s powerful Finder tool has changed in One UI 9

The One UI 8.5 update introduced the powerful Home Finder feature to the home screen. Months later, Samsung revised its original implementation. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra shipped with One UI 9 (Android 17) and a refreshed Finder tool that arguably enables easier access. In […]

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