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Phones Samsung Z Fold 3
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If the Note 20U and S22U haven’t given you any indication that Samsung won’t do anything drastically to the Fold… then I don’t know what to tell you.
I seen a reddit poll with a surprisingly majority that want to keep the narrow outer screen because it’s easier to manage. And this result tells me that Samsung doesn’t mind keeping the design the same given that majority is perfectly content with it.
Baring any horrible revelations of battery life or performance to the unreleased/unannounced Fold 4… I’m planning on upgrading primarily for the update cycle because my Fold 2 is ending with OneUI 5.0 this year.
The S22 is actually quite different from the S21, just for the bezels alone. If you can't see that, I don't know what to tell you. The S pen is not worth it, to reduce the already average battery life it has. Also the crease is something they should find something for, now other manufacturers has shown how could look as well. The Oppo find N is the perfect foldable, design wise. Would have imported, it if it was shipped with the Playstore pre-installed.
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Heed my words carefully, sir. I used the word drastically. And I didn’t mention the S21… my comparison is between the Note 20 Ultra and the S22 Ultra.. since we all know the S22 Ultra is practically a Note.
From a design standpoint, both the Note 20 Ultra and S22 Ultra are nearly identically… especially from the front. Only difference between two is one is 6.8 and other is 6.9. And obviously, the back has changed. But purely from a design standpoint… Note 20 Ultra and S22 Ultra look nearly the same.
And I totally agree with you, if Samsung would copy the Find N design… I‘ll look to purchase that immediately. But hardware isn’t quite enough without the software. And honestly, I prefer OneUI to whatever skin thats on the Find N. Then you have to take in to account the optimization that Samsung has done throughout the years for the Fold line.
I like the Find N format in that it makes for a easier to handle and more sensible outer display format. But the Fold still has a much bigger/longer unfolded display area for watching videos. That’s important enough for me that I sadly couldn’t really consider the Find N. Putting up with the unwieldy outer display of the Fold would be the lesser of two evils for me. (First world evil lol)
Heed my words carefully, what I mean in this case is the whole S21 line-up, and not only the Ultra in general. Overall, besides the ultra, the changes are obviously visible. Samsung can be stubborn sometimes, and that will let other manufacturers have the option, to also get a market share on foldable phones. Google will probably also launch something close to the Find N design characteristics. If they don't watch out the Fold 4 will become a failure of a device especially if they really are gimping the average battery for a even worse one.
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Yup. Z Fold 3 downloading now. [Locked T-Mobile] The line to Samsung's website doesn't have any details. hopefully someone might be able to do a deep dive.
And that’s the point I’m making. The Fold 4 will not have any drastic changes… because majority are content with the outer narrow display.
IMO, I find the Find N design superior to the Galaxy Fold 3… however, I’ll choose the software above all else. And if Google releases Find N-like design… if the software isn’t as appealing, then I’ll stay with Galaxy Fold.
Please let me know if full screen immersive mode is working.
how are the notifications on Android 12? When I last tried the Fold 3, on A11, Gmail notifications were pretty awful. This only happened on battery, after 5 minutes in sleep. Yes, battery stuff was all toggled.. it's a known issue with Doze, and Gmail not setting notifications as "high" and so if your phone is sleeping on battery, Gmail won't send in notifications.
Some apps have this problem too, but Gmail is the one I care about.
I'm hoping A12 fixed this... can anyone confirm? Or is it still a problem?
Some apps have this problem too, but Gmail is the one I care about.
I'm hoping A12 fixed this... can anyone confirm? Or is it still a problem?
OneUI 4.1? That’s what I’m waiting for it… to address the Immersive Mode fix.
Have not seen any delays with Gmail but I will have to keep an eye on it I don't have the fold now but I will keep an eye on Android 12 and when it sleeps
It’s confirmed. Immersive Mode is fixed on OneUI 4.1… (not my screenshot)
Anybody having this issue where apps appear behind the pinned app bar on the left:
Really frustrating and anything under the pinned apps is unusable so for Comcast for example, I can't even use that menu in the top left. Any help would be great. Thanks!
Really frustrating and anything under the pinned apps is unusable so for Comcast for example, I can't even use that menu in the top left. Any help would be great. Thanks!
I don’t normally use that feature. But I verified it does it for me as well, I think that feature needs more optimization from Samsung.
Darn. I use it 100% but thanks, at least it's not just me. Thank you! Hopefully there's some way to fix this.
Yup.. been following it. Awaiting on AT&T to push the update; however, off topic...I recently picked up this portable monitor for Samsung DeX. Been looking for a monitor to use when away from the desk... imo, I think DeX needs more users to incentives Samsung to take it more serious.
Not that Samsung doesn't care about DeX users, but I think it finds itself in a middle of not trying to make it feature-rich where it takes away from laptop/desktop sales. It's similar to iPadOS and macOS debate whereas Apple doesn't want to disrupt mac sales by adding mac features to iPadOS (external monitor support, window management, simultaneously audio streams, final cut & logic apps, etc).
UPERFECT Y Portable Monitor Freestanding Touchscreen, 15.6''FHD 1080P IPS Screen with Adjust Kickstand, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, 100% sRGB w/Standard HDMI/USB 3.0/Type C, Built-in Speaker/Ambient Light
UPERFECT Y Portable Monitor Freestanding Touchscreen, 15.6''FHD 1080P IPS Screen with Adjust Kickstand, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, 100% sRGB w/Standard HDMI/USB 3.0/Type C, Built-in Speaker/Ambient Light
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