Samsung, the world’s leading smartphone maker, has launched a new app that allows iPhone users to simulate the features of its latest foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The app, called “Try Galaxy”, uses two connected iPhones to create a larger display that mimics the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s 7.6-inch internal screen. The app also showcases the FlexCam mode of the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which uses the 3.4-inch cover display to capture photos and videos from different angles.
How does it work?
The Try Galaxy app works by displaying one-half of the content on each iPhone’s screen. When the two iPhones are placed side by side, they form a unified display that resembles the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s main screen. The app also allows users to interact with Samsung’s One UI 5.1.1 software, which is designed to optimize the foldable experience. Users can try out features such as Quick Share, which lets them easily transfer files between Samsung devices, and Samsung Health, which syncs with Samsung’s smartwatches and fitness trackers.
To use the app, iPhone users need to scan a QR code on the Try Galaxy website using Safari browser. The app works with iPhone 7 and above models running the latest iOS version. Users also need to have two iPhones connected via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to simulate the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s screen.
What is the purpose of the app?
The Try Galaxy app is part of Samsung’s marketing strategy to attract iPhone users to its Galaxy devices, especially its foldable ones. Samsung has been promoting its foldable smartphones as the future of mobile technology, offering users more versatility and productivity. The company claims that its foldable devices can transform from a phone to a tablet, from a camera to a video recorder, and from a gaming device to a workstation.
The app aims to give iPhone users a taste of what it is like to use a foldable device, and hopefully convince them to switch to Samsung. The app also highlights the differences between Samsung’s and Apple’s software ecosystems, showing how Samsung’s devices are more connected and integrated with each other.
What are the reactions to the app?
The Try Galaxy app has received mixed reactions from users and critics. Some have praised Samsung for its innovative and creative approach to marketing its foldable devices, while others have mocked Samsung for its desperate attempt to lure iPhone users. Some have also questioned the practicality and usability of the app, pointing out that it requires two iPhones, which not many people have, and that it does not accurately reflect the real experience of using a foldable device.
The app has also sparked comparisons between Samsung’s and Apple’s foldable strategies. While Samsung has been leading the foldable market with its Galaxy Z series, Apple has not yet released any foldable device of its own. However, there have been rumors and reports that Apple is working on a foldable iPhone that could launch in 2024 or later.
