Samsung, a brand known for its tight control over its software ecosystem, is making some interesting adjustments. Imagine being able to experience the Galaxy Z Fold 5 without actually owning one. This intriguing capability is now within reach, and it’s tailored to iPhone users. If you’re curious about the Galaxy Z Fold 5 but are firmly rooted in the iPhone camp, Samsung has crafted a way for you to immerse yourself in its book-style foldable experience.
Feel Galaxy Z Fold 5 without feeling it literally
Enter the revamped version of Samsung’s “Try Galaxy” software. This innovative tool ingeniously replicates the expansive 7.6-inch internal display of the Galaxy Z Fold 5, using not one, but two iPhone displays. Here’s how it works:
- Open your browser and head to TryGalaxy.com.
- On the page, you’ll spot a QR code. Use your iPhone camera to scan this code.
- A heads-up: this endeavor requires two iPhone devices, ideally with similar-sized displays. If you lack two iPhones, perhaps you can borrow one for this venture.
- Upon scanning the QR code on one iPhone, follow the instructions to generate a code number.
- Bring the second iPhone alongside the first and input the same code. Voila! You’ve paired them.
- Depending on the positioning, one iPhone screen displays the left half of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 screen, while the second iPhone mirrors the right half. This offers a tantalizing taste of the foldable’s vast internal screen and One UI 5.1.1 interface.
But wait, there’s more. This two-iPhone setup also lets iOS users delve into the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s FlexCam experience. The FlexCam on the Z Fold 5 empowers hands-free photography by utilizing both its internal and exterior screens.
The Try Galaxy app replicates this functionality, enabling users to explore features like drag-and-drop, akin to the actual device. And to really entice you, an air hockey game is thrown in, subtly nudging you towards the allure of the Z Fold 5.
The revamped Try Galaxy app also speaks a diverse linguistic palette, supporting up to 20 languages including Korean, Czech, Hungarian, Latin American Spanish, and Russian.
While this is an intriguing initiative by Samsung, it’s worth noting that it carries some risks. Merging two iPhones to simulate a Z Fold 5 might not yield the best experience, potentially leaving iPhone users with a negative impression. If you have a friend with a Z Fold 5, a hands-on tryout or a visit to your local retailer might offer a more accurate experience.
