I thought losing Flex Mode would ruin the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — I was completely wrong

Samsung’s new hinge really does make up for it. I thought losing Flex Mode would ruin the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — I was completely wrong. Mobile Android phones I thought losing Flex Mode would ruin the Galaxy Z Fold 8 — I was completely wrong Samsung’s new hinge really does make up for it.

The 16:10 cover screen and 4:3 main screen aspect ratios sounded perfect for widescreen content consumption, and made for a compact form factor when shut. Before I bought a Galaxy Z Fold 8 for myself, I skimmed the spec sheet and looked for any notable downgrades. Neither the slightly smaller battery nor the rear dual-camera system disappointed me, but the lack of Flex Mode initially stunned me.

Flex Mode allows you to prop up a foldable like a laptop. It uses a mix of hardware that keeps the hinge in a fixed position and software that makes the most of the split-screen UI. I’ve been using Flex Mode on Samsung foldables since the Galaxy Z Flip 3, and it became my preferred way to watch videos on a table or desk.

There’s a seriously tempting way to get Samsung’s latest Fan Edition phone. You can now get Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE for less than $3 a month.

Mobile You can now get Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE for less than $3 a month There’s a seriously tempting way to get Samsung’s latest Fan Edition phone. New and existing customers can get the deal when adding a line, with no trade-in required.

Business customers can get the phone for $0 per month with a new line. If you missed the chance to grab the Galaxy S26 FE with a $200 Amazon gift card, there’s another deal worth checking out.

AT&T is now offering Samsung’s latest Fan Edition phone for under $3 per month, and you don’t need a trade-in to get it. Starting today, new and existing AT&T customers can get the Galaxy S26 FE for $2.43 per month when they add a line and order online.

That’s based on a 36-month installment plan with bill credits, with no trade-in required.