The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has a new YouTube split screen mode
Samsung says there is anew update to the YouTube appthat’ll allow it to enter split screen mode when used on the Galaxy Z Flip.
Called ‘Flex Mode’, it’ll intelligently kick into action as soon as the hinge on the Z Flip is slightly bent, moving the video to the top half and the rest of the video info to the bottom half, so you can still scroll through comments and other video suggestions while the action remains up top.
This also means you can set the phone down like a mini laptop and watch the video hands free.
In an announcement, Samsung highlighted the continuing partnership between it and Google to bring better software experiences to Samsung smartphones. The Z Flip has similar split screen functionality for some video calling apps such as Google Duo.
It’s a cool update, but a niche feature considering the £1,300/$1,380 price tag of the Z Flip. Its unusual form factor will mean it sells less than traditional (and cheaper) smartphones, but the design and execution were a step above the badly received Motorola Razr foldable andeven Samsung’s own Galaxy Fold.
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Author: Henry Burrell, Contributor
Previously Tech Advisor’s Phones Editor, Henry covers and reviews every smartphone worth knowing about. He spends a lot of time moving between different handsets and shouting at WhatsApp to support multiple devices at once.
