Key Points
- Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a hidden desktop mode similar to Samsung tablets, but it’s not the full DeX experience.
- Samsung removed the Reverse Stereo feature from Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 due to technical issues.
- The Sound Assistant app has been updated with new features for Galaxy devices.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 has a surprising secret: it can transform into a mini-computer when connected to a bigger screen. However, this isn’t the full-fledged desktop experience you might expect.
Samsung offers a feature called DeX that turns phones into computer-like devices. Typically, DeX requires an external display. Samsung tablets, on the other hand, can use a simplified version of DeX without an external screen. Surprisingly, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 also has this simplified DeX mode hidden within its software. It’s like discovering a secret compartment in a well-known object.
While this hidden desktop mode is intriguing, it’s not without its limitations. Users shouldn’t expect the same robust functionality as the full DeX experience. It’s more of a taste of what could be a complete desktop replacement.
On a different note, Samsung has made a change that might disappoint some users of its latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. A feature called Reverse Stereo, which allowed users to swap the left and right audio channels, has been removed due to technical challenges. Samsung encountered difficulties in maintaining the feature’s stability with recent updates to the phone’s sound processing system.
To manage audio settings, Samsung provides a dedicated app called Sound Assistant. This app has recently received an update that introduces new features and a refreshed interface, especially for newer Samsung devices.
While the Z Flip 6’s hidden desktop mode is an interesting discovery, its limitations and the removal of Reverse Stereo might leave users with mixed feelings. However, Samsung’s continuous efforts to improve its devices and software suggest that future updates could address these areas.
