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Samsung Electronics' "Galaxy Z Trifold" (hereafter referred to as "Trifold") is ideal for users who often find the standard bar-type smartphone screen limiting. When unfolded, the Trifold's display spans a diagonal length of 253mm (10 inches), offering an experience similar to using a typical tablet PC. The large screen made it convenient to enjoy videos and games or appreciate drawings and images. In particular, the crease at the folding section was barely noticeable, ensuring an immersive experience.

Customers waiting outside the Samsung Gangnam store located in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 12th to purchase the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Provided by Samsung Electronics

Released on December 12, the Trifold was launched as a special edition at 20 Samsung stores nationwide and through Samsung.com online, without any pre-order process. As indicated by its high price of 3,594,000 won, the device is less of a mainstream product and more a culmination of Samsung's foldable technology, targeting early adopters and multitasking users. Nevertheless, ahead of the Trifold's release, dozens of people lined up outside the Gangnam store and other locations even before sales began, reflecting the market's anticipation.

The most notable feature of the Trifold is its suitability for multitasking. By long-pressing and dragging app icons from the bottom bar, up to three windows can be opened simultaneously. For example, while searching for a restaurant in a web browser, users can check its location on a map application and recommend it to a friend via KakaoTalk-all at once. This reduces the inconvenience of repeatedly opening and closing apps to switch between windows. For instance, users can search for a product featured in a YouTube video directly in an online store, or drag a photo from the gallery into the Google Gemini prompt window for analysis. Utilizing the DeX feature to connect to a desktop can further enhance usability.

The artificial intelligence (AI) features are also robust. By long-pressing the right-side button, users can easily launch Google Gemini Live, share the current screen with the AI, and engage in Q&A. For example, when showing a photo of mango bingsu and asking, "I want to try this today, where should I go?" the AI recommended mango bingsu cafes.

Apps used on the main screen remain stored in the bottom bar even when the phone is folded, allowing for immediate access. Apps used on the cover screen can also be seamlessly continued on the main display when unfolded. The home screen can be organized in either portrait or landscape mode, and with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, screen transitions are smooth. When folded twice, the device is about 1.3cm thick, making it highly portable and easy to slip into a pocket. The attention to detail is evident in the design, as a gap is intentionally created when folded once to reduce impact on the display.

One drawback is that, unlike the Galaxy Z Flip, the Trifold cannot be partially folded for use in Flex Mode. The Z Flip allows users to set the device down with the screen half-folded, using the lower half as a touchpad or for taking photos in Flex Mode. While it was tempting to imagine using the Trifold to take notes while watching online lectures in split-screen, Flex Mode is not supported. According to Samsung Electronics, the focus for the Trifold was on the convenience of the large display rather than Flex Mode functionality.

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