Samsung is bringing Galaxy Z Fold 4's multitasking features to its older foldables

Samsung's most recent foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4, are powered by the Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1.

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According to rumors, the Korean conglomerate is now bringing One UI 4.1.1 to its previous-generation foldables.

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According to Samsung's announcement, the One UI 4.1.1 update will first be available for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 on September 5 before expanding to more countries.

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The update will also be available for the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip, and the original Fold.

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In One UI 4.1.1/Android 12L, the Taskbar will directly allow you to open apps in multi-window mode—just drag a compatible app to the display's edge.

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Dragging the app to the centre of the screen will cause it to open in a pop-up view

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Samsung's most recent foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4, are powered by the Android 12L-based One UI 4.1.1.

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There are also new multitasking gestures for opening a full-screen app in pop-up mode or initiating split-screen mode

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In One UI 4.1.1, Galaxy Z Flip owners can do more with their phone's Cover Screen. They can use the outer display to dial their favourite contacts, access additional Quick Settings tiles such as Wi-Fi, flashlight, and so on, and respond to messages using voice-to-text or emoji.

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Furthermore, as seen on the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the Quick Shot camera feature will be updated, allowing older Flip phone users to preview and take photos in the proper ratio.

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