Does anyone know if the Fold supports Dual Apps of the same app? Eg my Xiaomi Fold allows me to have 2 Instagram apps running at the same time so I can be logged into personal and work accounts simultaneously...
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Thanks! At work it’s not that great as is with my iPhone. I’ll probably give it a try and if it’s too bad take it back. Do you think the Samsung Fold would do better in that aspect? I’m not a fan at all of the Samsung form factor but if the Pixel doesn’t work I might consider it.
Couple of things on the new quarterly beta..and you can now remove At A Glance from launcher
In my experience, Samsung and iPhone radio coverage is pretty comparable. Google uses inferior modems so there’s will always be worse.
I’ll know soon. I ordered Thursday and it’s supposed to be delivered Monday. I hope it’s not so bad it’s unusable at work.
That's not quite the correct/full answer to the OP question
Samsung Fold/S23 etc allows dual apps to be running simultaneously but you can't view them side by side especially if one is in the secure area, but you can toggle between them.
I also guess if you also have a work profile that some apps may allow 3 instances, subject to permissions but cant say I tried that
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But you still can't run the same app side by sideThat's not quite the correct/full answer to the OP question
Samsung Fold/S23 etc allows dual apps to be running simultaneously but you can't view them side by side especially if one is in the secure area, but you can toggle between them.
I also guess if you also have a work profile that some apps may allow 3 instances, subject to permissions but cant say I tried that
I think you can using Parallel App or Dual App. Will try tomorrow unless anyone has already mastered it?
My phone arrived yesterday. So far I'm pretty pleased. I'm still working on getting all the apps I want on it and everything set up like I'd like it to be. I love the form factor folded and unfolded. I'm going to have to rewatch some of the YouTube videos on set-up because it's not as intuitive as I thought. Android has come a long ways since my Note 8.
That looks really sharp! I am very reluctant to use just a skin because I broke a phone using skin only before but I like the look and feel of it.We are going no case and skin starting today
I totally understand but I figured I have insurance with Google and I’m tired of my carbon fiber case …I’m usually careful and will roll with it
I saw a video, can't remember who it was, but he had a tan leather dbrand skin on his fold. It looked very sophisticated.
I hope your skin serves you well.
Thank you
... it's a really nice feeling in hand ... only thing I have to perfect is the unfolding phone as the sides with a case make it easier to open vs less area now to grab
I bought this early on preorder time of the Fold and finally get to use it … Fitbag
I am enjoying this phone, especially since I have everything set up like I want, but making calls at work is a problem. The data connection isn't great but it's adequate but not phone calls. As bad as I don't want to I might have to return it.
Are you able to use Wi-Fi at work? Has me thinking maybe Wi-Fi calling would resolve the issue with it
No, I don't have wifi access at work. I'm pretty disappointed because I love so much about this phone and I don't make many calls but I need them to be able to work.
Totally understandable I’m sorry you have an issues with it
It's frustrating for sure. But at least I should be able to return it and get a different phone.
Samsung Fold 5 (but I don't care for the form factor)
Pixel 8 Pro
S23 Ultra
I really like the Pixel software so if I knew for sure the 8 Pro had better signal strength that would be my preferred choice. As is I'll probably end up with a Samsung.
I think the P8P is stellar and improved in many ways from my point of view I'd give that a shot if you could get one discounted