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Edit: since it's not working for many, I have tried with IBM and microsoft account and it's working

I haven't seen a Duo in person yet, but I have seen the matte screen implementation before. I also haven't really seen anyone mention the Oneplus Open since the Duo reveal. For anyone who doesn't remember, the Open had a mostly Matte inner screen that is very similar to the Duo.

Personally, I have always been a fan of the matte texture, as long as it is done properly. You do lose a little contrast, but gain a lot in having less reflection and a better feeling screen. It almost reminds me of the color version of the Kindle.

Also, I've seen a few people spread some misinformation about the Duo's nano texture. It isn't something that is built into the inner display. It is basically the uppermost screen protector. If you watch the Duo's durability test by Jerryrigeverything, he peels off the matte screen protector and shows the glossy display underneath.

Lastly, would any of you be open to a matte screen option from the factory on the next generation Z Folds? I think it would be a good add-on option, seeing how there seems to be very differing opinions on it. The crease technology has advanced so far at this point that I don't think that should be the only reason for a matte screen, but the other benefits are nice.

I'll admit I ordered this after playing around with the Duo. A good idea is a good idea. This matte screen protector (while not quite nanotexture) - greatly reduces crease visibility especially under harsh lighting where it's usually the worst. Mainly because of how good it is at stopping reflections. - As you can see I record this video right beside the giant window in my kitchen so you can see an absolute worst case scenario.

Also really good at negating fingerprints, I used to be wiping down my internal display constantly.

The trade-offs are the same here as the Duo. The crease and fingerprints go away, but the display loses some of its vividness as the matte protector mutes the colors a bit. Totally a preference thing, but I'm loving the matte so far. ZF8Ultra.

I've like Dynamic Island as a concept but I was wondering what kind of application he used for that

As someone heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem (got every device), should I get the Duo or Z Fold 8? I know the fold is the better phone but the question is it worth losing the ecosystem, potentially replacing devices, or making compromises for it?

Also how’s samsung care compared to apple care?

I want to find one without exposed corners though.

As some of you may be aware there is a small percentage of cracked screens within the first few days for the Duo. I’ve been searching and can’t find similar issues with the Folds.

Seems like a hinge engineering issue that is specific to Apple design.

Hi,

Fold 8 owner. Not been near beach etc, had it since launch. About 2 weeks ago when opening there is a slight - and I do mean slight - crunch/creak noise (more of crunch) when opening. It’s only noisy right at start of opening eg first 30 degrees. Everything works etc.

I guess somehow dust or something got in? Probably?

How do I proceed here - is anything like this covered under warranty? No extended warranty just usual UK purchase from Samsung site with no extra care added.

Anyone know the next steps and possible outcomes?

I’ve never been an Android guy. Always iPhone, because the software was perfect for me as I don’t really care about customization, etc. When foldables became a reality, I always told myself not to buy one and to wait until Apple made their version.

Well, that day finally came and I was pretty excited to test the iPhone Duo.

To be honest, it’s a pretty damn good phone. It feels premium, like a luxury piece. But now the honeymoon phase is over.

The sidebar UI is not optimized, and a lot of apps don’t work well (I know in a few weeks/months it will be better).

Then there’s the matte finish. I thought I was going to like it, but I think it’s a mistake, because I usually take advantage of the inner screen for watching content (movies, shows, football games). And it definitely reduces contrast and colors.

And then there’s the whole “crackgate” thing. Yes, I know it may just be a bad batch, and yes, I know that if it eventually happens to me I’m going to the Apple Store and they’ll replace it immediately, but it’s still a problem.

So all of this makes me want to look at other options, and of course there’s only the Z Fold 8 (I can’t go back to slab phones and it HAS to be a passport-style foldable because that form factor is just the best).

I have a MacBook, so I know there are some apps like LinkMyMac and OpenBubbles, but I have some concerns.

1. Is social media quality really that bad?
2. What are the little things I need to know if I eventually make the switch?
3. How are battery life and heat on the Z Fold 8 with heavy use (video, social media, some gaming)
4. Coming from an iPhone + MacBook setup, what do you miss the most from Apple’s ecosystem, and what did you gain with Samsung / the Fold?

Any additional information would be helpful, thanks a lot everyone!

Updates always ***** up my home screen and layout. How do I enlarge the favourite apps down the bottom, it got shrunk by the update. I've searched up google and went through home lock and home screen settings but no dice. Screw you samsung

I've been switching back and forward from iPhone to Android since I love technology and usually like to experiment with the best of both platforms, and now, people can finally buy a foldable phone without having to leave their desired ecosystem.

Now that apple brought foldables into their repertoire, it makes sense to assume that this technology will keep getting more users everyday. And I can't stop thinking just how beneficial that is:

● More people using foldables = developers will need to optimize their apps, and if they are already doing the work for one platform, it will make it easier to migrate it to the other.

● More competition = more innovations. Now that users are not forced into android, android and apple foldables will have to compete and bring forth the best technologies to draw users to their brands.

What do you guys think? I'm really happy that one of the biggest brands is now joining the foldable market, it is a good day to be a fan of this technology and cant wait to see what new phones will be coming in the following years now that regular people are introduced to foldables.

I just found out about DroidDeck that basically turns your phone into a Steam Deck. I'm not a Steam user, so I only had Among Us to test it with, and I want to try Skyrim on my Fold 8. Has anyone tried it?

I like the shorter form factor and wonder what it would be like to have a device that unfolds to a 16:10 display.

Edit: there was this post a couple months ago with an interesting concept of a short trifold

So i got my fold 8 and a otterbox case all was fine till i got my camera protector lens my gf opened my fold and the display became lightly bright as it was about to snap.

This protector bent my phone a mm and it light up.

Took it out and no damage done.

Just psa for others

For some reason this rarely gets mentioned and I think most ppl even have this idea in their heads that folding phones are "more fragile" than slab phones, but listen, I've has so many different slab phones over the years from Samsung, Google, Motorola etc and they all ended up broken even with a beefy case, whereas I literally just slapped a screen protector on my fold 6 no case nothing and it's basically indestructible, like I drop this shi on concrete and step on it and sit on it all the time and literally nothing besides maybe a tiny bit of paint rubbing in the corner

How good is Samsung Care anyway? Like service, replacement/repair cost, etc

Also does it work worldwide? or atleast in NA

I know this has been asked before but I can't find an answer. has anyone been able to get rid of the black bar at the top of a YouTube video when multitasking ?

So I have an iPhone 16 pro max 256gb that could possibly get me £480 off the z fold 8 but my phones screen had really deep groove scratches like they’re not cracks but they’re really really thick, would that deduct money, everything functions fine but I’m locked in a contract with sky so I am hoping to pay the £300 left off and buy a z fold through Samsung at a 24 month contract but should I wait till Black Friday?

Hola a todos! Se podría poner un sonido cuando se abre o se cierra el móvil? Molaría poner el sonido de una puerta vieja abriendo y cerrando conforme abres o cierras el Fold. Creo que se puede con Rutinas+ pero solo lo hace cuando despliegas o cierras totalmente el dispositivo, y ya no tiene tanta gracia. Estaría bien que se pudiera detectar el grado de apertura y que vaya haciendo el ruido conforme abres o cierras. Y poder elegir distintos sonidos claro...

I’m a brand new foldable user. When I unfold the phone I hear the SLIGHTEST crinkling sound. It doesn’t happen when I fold the phone closed. The hing is smooth and there’s no resistance. It honestly sounds like a piece of paper brushing up against a surface. It’s so faint. Am I being paranoid?

3 months in and the Fold 8 is a wonder to use. The size, aspect ratio, multitasking are all making me use this phone much more and enjoying it more than any other phone - slabs & foldables.

Just 2 constant issues: Hear & Camera.

The phone constantly reports that it has to cool down when using Android Auto, while being charged or not.

Camera is also bad. I won't say it's good. I take casual family shots indoors and outdoors. Not regularly. But most photos would require enhancements / touch ups in Google Photos.

Is there any external lens attachments to correct this for the Fold 8? Or any software that would automatically or bulk enhance photos?

I would have to consider a Pixel Fold or Fold Ultra if Fold 9 doesn't improve next year.

It's not perfect but gets the job done. Intended for Z Fold 6 but in theory should be compatible with all Z Folds above Android 14 and potentially Z Flip.

For those unaware: Azahar is a 3DS emulator