Samsung is set to unveil its new flagship foldables today. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Flip 5 will make their global debut at Samsung’s Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea. A lot of changes are to be expected on both smartphones, including a new form factor that closes the gap between the folding sides of the two smartphones. If you’re looking to make the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 your next purchase, here are the top 10 apps you should download first on the device.
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CoverScreen OS
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will finally get a bigger display for the cover screen, but its app functionality will be pretty limited. Rumours suggest that the cover display will only be able to run selected Google apps that are optimised for the front screen. If you want to get the most out of the cover display, CoverScreen OS is a must-have app for your Flip 5. CoverScreen OS unlocks the true potential of your Galaxy Z Flip’s cover screen and lets access the app drawer from it. We used this app on the Flip 4 and were even able to run games like Call of Duty Mobile on the cover display.
Spotify
Spotify is one of the biggest music streaming platforms in the world, but Galaxy Z Flip users will particularly enjoy using this app on their devices. When used in Flex Mode, Spotify allows users to access the playback options from the bottom panel, while pushing the media player to the top half of the screen. This is a pretty nifty way of using Flex Mode, something that the majority of the apps are yet to do.
CapCut
If you enjoy creating Reels and TikToks, this video editor is for you. Users are often left dissatisfied by what the native TikTok and Instagram editors have to offer. If you want your videos to have an edge, a third-party video editor can be of tremendous help. CapCut is one of the best video editing apps around. Apart from basic editing features, this app offers advanced features like a chroma-key (to remove certain colours from the video), picture-in-picture (to add video and photo layers to your project), keyframe animation, and more.
Brave Private Web Browser
With over 100 million downloads, Brave is one of the most popular mobile web browsers around. The biggest highlight of this web browser is its built-in adblocker which works surprisingly well. On top of that, Brave also offers a handy VPN and a private search engine. Prioritising your security, this web browser forces websites to use an HTTPS connection and blocks a good amount of tracking cookies.
Snapseed
Snapseed is Google’s very own photo editor for mobile devices. You get all the basic photo editing tools like tune image, RAW develop, crop, rotate, brush, and more on this app. What we really like about this app is how accessible all the tools are. You don’t need to be a photo-editing pro to use this app. Since it is developed by Google, Snapseed is perfectly optimised for Android devices and is an absolute delight to use.
PictureThis – Plant Identifier
If you have a penchant for gardening, you’re going to like this one. PicutreThis is an amazing plant identifier app that can pinpoint more than 17,000 plant species with 98% accuracy. If you’ve ever spotted a plant on a sidewalk and wondered what it is called, you don’t have to ask around anymore. Simply pull out your phone and let PictureThis handle the task for you. Apart from identifying plants, PictureThis also gives you helpful tips to take care of your plants. Notice something is off with a plant? Simply take a picture and PictureThis will diagnose the problem for you.
1Weather Forecasts & Radar
While the native weather app on your phone is good enough for checking the temperature, if you’re looking for something more exhaustive, 1Weather is the app for you. 1Weather gives detailed insights about your local weather with attributes like wind speed & direction, cloud coverage, precipitation, humidity, UV index, and more. With 25+ radar maps, users can track hurricanes, cyclones, blizzards, heat waves and more. 1Weather also provides updated AQI levels for your area.
WhatsApp’s influence on instant messaging cannot be overstated. If you’re an Android user, this is one of the essential apps that you absolutely need to have on your device. With the latest update, WhatsApp allows you to lock certain chats, only allowing access to them with your fingerprint or password. You can now use WhatsApp on up to 4 devices. So, if you’ve got a burner phone around, you no longer have to worry about which device you should use for your WhatsApp account.
Niagra Launcher
While there are a bunch of Android launchers you can find on the Play Store, Niagra Launcher is the perfect choice for your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. At a time when phone screens are becoming more similar to each other, Niagra Launcher adds a much-needed splash of personality to your phone. You can customise the home screen and make it more accessible for one-handed use. This is particularly helpful in phones like the Flip 5, which generally have a taller form factor.
Notion
Notion is one of our favourite productivity apps for Android. This app lets you create notes, docs, and tasks while collaborating with other members of the projects. If you need to delegate a task to a group member, you can simply tag their name at the appropriate spot. You can also drag and drop anything on the app and it will seamlessly integrate it into its interface. Notion recognises more than 20 content types, making it one of the most versatile productivity apps around.
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Conclusion
These are the top 10 apps you need to download first on your new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. Don’t know where to watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event? Read this article for all the essential details. Apart from its flagship foldables, Samsung will also unveil the Galaxy Watch 6 Series and Galaxy Buds 3 TWS at the event.
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