Interested in consuming comics, books, or manga on the Samsung Fold 7 device?
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold 7: A Potential Kindle Replacement
Samsung has announced the latest addition to its foldable phone lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Pre-orders for the device started today, with it set to hit shelves on July 25.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 boasts a significant reduction in thickness and weight compared to its predecessors. Measuring 0.17 inches thick when unfolded and less than 0.5 inches thick when folded, it's a more portable device than ever. It also weighs slightly less than half a pound.
The total size of the screens on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has increased, with a 6.5-inch exterior screen and an 8-inch interior screen. This larger display makes reading books, manga, comics, and graphic novels more intuitive, especially for those that have print editions with two-page spreads.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 will retail for a starting price of US$1,999. However, no new information about the compatibility of the Kindle app, Kobo, or Google Play Books apps with the Galaxy Z Flip 7 or Z Flip 7 FE has been provided.
In terms of e-reader apps, the Galaxy Z Fold 7's large, flexible display maximizes the advantage by supporting multitasking, split-screen reading, and customizable layouts. The Kindle app, Google Play Books, and comic readers like Tachiyomi or WebComics are all compatible with Samsung foldable phones, such as the Galaxy Z Fold series.
Samsung's native Book Reader (Samsung Notes or Samsung Books) is also optimized for the device, providing a great reading experience with stylus support and foldable-specific UI elements. PDF Reader apps like Adobe Acrobat or Xodo also allow side-by-side document comparisons, leveraging the Fold’s multitasking and screen real estate.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7's One UI 8 and multitasking features let users open up to three apps simultaneously, resizing windows intuitively to give priority to the reading app while keeping notes or dictionary apps open in smaller windows. This creates a "book-like" reading experience with extra productive functionality.
In summary, the Kindle app remains a top choice for e-books, enhanced by foldable-friendly multitasking on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Google Play Books, comic readers, and Samsung’s native apps also provide advantages through specific foldable UI optimizations. Choosing apps that fully support multi-window and adaptive layouts will provide the best experience on foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, a potential Kindle replacement, boasts a large, flexible display that supports multitasking, making it suitable for reading books, comics, manga, and graphic novels. Besides the Kindle app, other e-reader apps like Google Play Books, Tachiyomi, WebComics, and Samsung's native Book Reader are compatible with the device, thanks to its adaptive UI elements and multitasking features.
