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iPhone Duo's sick open animation gets remade for Galaxy Z Fold 8
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Shortly after Apple's announcement of the iPhone Duo, a user recreated its distinctive unfolding animation for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and shared it on Reddit, closely mimicking Apple's design.
- The iPhone Duo features a unique blue unfolding animation where apps and home screen content remain fixed in space as the phone physically opens, aligning with Apple's liquid glass design philosophy.
- On the Galaxy Z Fold 8, this effect is achieved by synchronizing hinge extension values with animation frames, but it remains a workaround using blurred screenshots rather than an integrated SystemUI feature.
- Although not officially supported by Samsung, the animation has generated significant enthusiasm among users, highlighting the appeal of Apple's UX design and the potential for improved foldable phone experiences.
- The competition between Apple's foldable iPhone Duo and existing Android foldables like Samsung's may drive enhancements in user interface features and overall polish in future devices.
