Galaxy Z Flip8<\/a> has been designed to make everyday interactions quicker \u2013 sometimes without needing to unfold it at all.<\/p>\nAnd while its folding design might be the first thing you notice, some of the features that make the biggest difference day-to-day are easy to miss.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s plenty to explore beyond the Galaxy Z Flip8\u2019s foldable design. Here, Samsung UK\u2019s Smartphone Specialist, Kadesh Beckford answers some of the key questions around getting more from Galaxy Z Flip8 \u2013 from what you can do on the FlexWindow to taking hands-free selfies and personalising your device.<\/p>\n
1. What can I do with the FlexWindow on Galaxy Z Flip8?<\/p>\n
Galaxy Z Flip8\u2019s 4.1-inch FlexWindow lets you access messages, manage notifications and launch favourite apps without needing to unfold your phone.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s one of Kadesh\u2019s favourite Galaxy Z Flip8 features.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love the FlexWindow,\u201d says Kadesh. \u201cHaving instant access to important apps, messages and notifications without opening the phone genuinely saves time and changes how I interact with my device throughout the day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rather than treating the FlexWindow as simply somewhere to glance at notifications, Kadesh recommends setting it up around the things you actually reach for throughout the day.<\/p>\n
Kadesh\u2019s tip: Don\u2019t overlook what you can do from the FlexWindow. From accessing important apps to reading and replying to messages and managing notifications, plenty of everyday tasks can be handled without unfolding your phone.<\/p>\n
2. How can I take hands-free selfies on Galaxy Z Flip8?<\/p>\n
FlexCam lets you position Galaxy Z Flip8 at different angles to capture hands-free photos, while using the phone\u2019s 50MP rear camera for high-resolution selfies.<\/p>\n
For Kadesh, it\u2019s the standout Galaxy Z Flip8 feature.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe standout feature for me is FlexCam,\u201d he says. \u201cBeing able to capture high-resolution 50MP selfies using the rear camera ensures I never compromise on image quality.\u201d<\/p>\n
The foldable form means Galaxy Z Flip8 can be positioned at different angles for hands-free photos, letting you step away from the camera and get yourself \u2013 and everyone else \u2013 into the frame without needing someone to hold the phone.<\/p>\n
You can also use the FlexWindow to preview your shot while using the rear camera, so you can check your framing before capturing it.<\/p>\n
Kadesh\u2019s tip: Next time you\u2019re taking a group photo, try positioning your Flip in FlexMode rather than handing your phone to someone else. It effectively becomes its own camera stand, while the FlexWindow lets you make sure everyone is in shot.<\/p>\n
3. What is Mirror View on Galaxy Z Flip8 and how do I use it?<\/p>\n
Mirror View is available through Camera Assistant and gives Galaxy Z Flip8 users a clearer preview of their selfie through the FlexWindow.<\/p>\n
To access it, download Camera Assistant through the Camera settings menu and explore the additional options available for Galaxy Z Flip8.<\/p>\n
Called a \u201chidden gem\u201d by Kadesh, this feature provides a clearer preview through the FlexWindow, with intelligent lighting adjustments designed to help you frame your selfie whether it\u2019s day or night.<\/p>\n
Kadesh\u2019s tip: If you regularly take selfies using the FlexWindow, head into your Camera settings, download Camera Assistant and explore Mirror View. It\u2019s a small setting that turns your camera into a true-to-life mirror, even in the dark, making it easier to get your shot right before you press the shutter.<\/p>\n
4. How can I personalise Galaxy Z Flip8?<\/p>\n
Personalisation is one of the areas where the Galaxy Z Flip8 form factor really comes into its own. \u201cWhat I love most about the Galaxy Z Series is that Samsung has created a foldable for everyone,\u201d he says. \u201cFor users looking for something lightweight, stylish and highly portable, the Galaxy Z Flip8 is an easy recommendation.\u201d<\/p>\n
At 180g and 6.1mm when unfolded, Galaxy Z Flip8 is Samsung\u2019s slimmest and lightest Z Flip device yet, while opening out to reveal a 6.9-inch Main Display.<\/p>\n
And personalisation doesn\u2019t stop at how you arrange your FlexWindow. One UI 9 offers extensive customisation options, while Galaxy AI-powered Photo Assist lets you add, remove, restyle and enhance elements within your photos.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re using the FlexWindow to get through everyday tasks, turning your Flip8 into a hands-free camera or digging a little deeper into its settings, Kadesh\u2019s advice is simple: spend some time exploring what your Galaxy Z Flip8 can do before assuming you\u2019ve seen it all.<\/p>\n
Galaxy Z Flip8 is available now: https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/uk\/smartphones\/galaxy-z-flip8\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A smartphone doesn\u2019t always need to be open to be useful. Whether it\u2019s checking a message, capturing a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":606197,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[57860,216605,61,60,202,80],"class_list":["post-606196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mobile","tag-galaxy-unpacked","tag-galaxy-z-flip8","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-mobile","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/606196","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=606196"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/606196\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/606197"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=606196"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=606196"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=606196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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