We can handle simple tasks with a few taps with our smartphone while on the go. However, sometimes we need a larger workspace. Foldable mobile devices offer users both options. We have compiled 8 tips for you to use the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Samsung’s foldable smartphone, which offers a wide area where you can use three applications at the same time with its 7.6-inch screen when opened, efficiently.
You can customize the cover and home screen
You can customize the screens of the Galaxy Z Fold3 that you see both folded and open as you wish. It is possible to access all your applications with one touch from the Cover Screen, whose personalization options are extremely useful when you are on the go. When you turn on the device, you can take full advantage of the Microsoft Office suite, calendar and other applications tailored for you for quick access on the Home Screen, and you can take care of your more demanding work. You can get more productivity with customized cover screen and home screen.
You can run multiple applications on the Edge panel
In the tab on the right side of the home screen, you can access the Edge panel. Just drag and drop them towards the Edge panel to launch apps quickly. When the device is in tablet mode, you can drag and drop up to three apps onto your screen at the same time using the Multi-Active Window feature. After turning the device on and placing it on your desk for hands-free video calling, you can view any PowerPoint presentation or your calendar while having a conversation.
You can save your favorite app groups
When you realize that you frequently use several applications at the same time, you can save your grouping on the Edge panel so that you can launch both or even three applications at the same time with a single tap. If you’re using the device for business purposes, you can do best practice mappings like this:
- For your financial investments, you can write down information about your shares in the stock market on Samsung Notes while making video conference calls with an application such as Google Duo.
- You can check your e-mails from Outlook while viewing your meeting availability status in the Calendar application.
- While reviewing your business expenses in Excel, you can open the calculator and Spotify to listen to music at the same time.
These are just a few of the application groups you can create. To increase your productivity with Galaxy Z Fold3, you can customize your device according to your personal tasks and create shortcuts to help you do your job in the way that suits you best.
You can take notes almost on paper.
The processing power of Galaxy Z Fold3 supports the experience of writing with a real pen on paper, offered by the S Pen. When users turn on their devices and place them on the table, they can take notes with the S Pen in the Samsung Notes application while having a video call with the Multi-Active Window feature. The S Pen for Galaxy Z Fold3 detects 4,096 different pressure levels with its springable and soft pen tip that reduces the pressure on the screen, allowing the user to write as they want without delay.
You can compare footage in real time
Taking pictures is easier than ever before, thanks to the Galaxy Z Fold3’s bright home screen and multi-camera lens. You can compare footage in real time using the Image Capture feature. While focusing the three cameras on your shot, Image Capture lets you review your newly taken photos to compare new angles and capture better light. Providing a dual camera view of the captured image is another unique feature using the device’s two screens. When the device is on, the person taking the photo can view the image on his/her own screen, and the person taking the photo can see himself/herself on the other screen.
Drag-and-drop feature between applications like on computers
Galaxy Z Fold3 also has user-friendly features that allow you to use your smartphone like a computer. With drag and drop, you can quickly add images to PowerPoint presentations, Word documents and similar documents, just like on a computer, using your finger or the S Pen. To add a photo from your gallery to an e-mail or to move text from a document to a presentation, you just need to drag and drop without having to navigate between applications for a long time.
Apps optimized for foldable devices
Applications that will increase your productivity have been specially optimized for Galaxy Z Fold3. When using PowerPoint, Word and Excel, you can see the entire menu at the top of the screen just like on your computer, so you can access all these features with a single tap. When reviewing a document, the comments panel appears on the side thanks to the Galaxy Z Fold3’s extra display. Optimized Outlook app lets you preview emails so you can scan your inbox faster. With the Samsung Internet application, which is optimized to run multiple browser windows side by side at the same time, you can immediately open a link you see on the screen in a new window by dragging it to the side of your screen.
You can access your mobile apps from the big screen of TVs
Galaxy Z Fold3 functions as a phone, tablet and computer at the same time. The PC feature can be connected to a monitor or TV and access all your mobile apps from the TV’s big screen, thanks to the Samsung DeX feature that extends your Galaxy mobile device to a desktop PC experience. You can run DeX wirelessly on Samsung TVs as well as any Miracast-enabled smart TV or Samsung’s new Smart Monitor. You can also use the Galaxy Z Fold3 as a keyboard and mouse.