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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Tip: How to use S Pen and Air Command (One UI 3.1.1)
With the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung re-proved that it’s a champion when it comes to smartphone innovations as it’s the first time when a foldable-screen phone came with dust and water resistance and S Pen input support event without any type of screen damage.
However, the Galaxy S21 Ultra was the first non-Note phone that features S Pen support, while the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the first foldable in the world. In order to prevent the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s flexible screen, Samsung specially designed an S Pen with a rubber tip which reduces friction.
Apart from this, the all-new S Pen Pro comes with Bluetooth LE support that lets users enjoy the Air Command feature on the Galaxy Z Fold 3. However, the improved version of Galaxy S21 Ultra’s basic S Pen also supports select old Galaxies such as S21 Ultra, Note 10, and Note 20 series.
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Not that all, aside from expectations, Samsung launched its new flagship smartphone lineup along with the new One UI version i.e. the One UI 3.1.1, replaced with One UI 3.5. It’s just a minor upgraded version and specially made for foldables for increased productivity.
Below, you can check how to use the S Pen on your Galaxy Z Fold 3 and use futuristic features such as the Air Command.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 S Pen Tip
Introduction
Use the various S Pen features with an S Pen (sold separately).
- Only use the S Pen Pro or the S Pen Fold Edition that is designed exclusively for Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. Refer to the S Pen’s user manual for more information about how to use the S Pen.
- S Pen features are only supported on the Main screen.
Air command
Air command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used apps.
To open the Air command panel, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button. Alternatively, hover the S Pen over the screen and tap the Air command icon ( ) with the S Pen.
Select a function or app on the Air command panel.
- Create note: Create notes easily in a pop-up window. You can also launch this feature by double-tapping the screen while pressing and holding the S Pen button. Refer to Samsung Notes for more information.
- View all notes: View all notes in the Samsung Notes app.
- Smart select: Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving
- Screen write: Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image. You can also capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page, such as a webpage.
- Live messages: Instead of text message, create and send a unique message by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file.
- AR Doodle: Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else. Refer to AR Doodle for more information.
- Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it.
- PENUP: Post your artwork, view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips.
- Bixby Vision: Use the Bixby Vision features to search for similar images, detect and translate text, and more.
- Magnify: Hover the S Pen over an area of the screen to enlarge it.
- Glance: Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full screen view.
- Colouring: Add colours to images provided by PENUP using the S Pen.
- Write on calendar: Launch the Calendar app and write or draw on the screen.
- Add shortcuts: Add shortcuts to frequently used apps to the Air command panel.
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Air command icon
When the Air command panel is closed, the Air command icon will remain on the screen for a short time. You can open the Air command panel by tapping the icon with the S Pen.
To move the icon, drag to a new location.
If the Air command icon does not appear after you hover the S Pen over the screen, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → S Pen, and then tap the Show air command icon switch to activate it.
Pen Select
While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text. You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others.
Screen off memo
You can quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it. When the screen is off, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button. When you tap Save after writing a memo, the memo will be saved to Samsung Notes.
If this feature is not activated, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → S Pen, and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it.
Samsung launched Music Frame WICKED Edition in the UK. The company has also announced its partnership with Universal Pictures. The Limited Edition Music Frame is available in the UK through the official online store and select retail locations.
Music Frame is Samsung’s customizable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled speaker designed to blend seamlessly into any environment. The special edition Music Frame brings three WICKED photo cards, including an exclusive image, and a unique WICKED bezel.
Buyers can also customize their Music Frame with different photo cards, as well as play music from their mobile device or link to a smart TV with Q-Symphony.
The WICKED Music Frame campaign will be supported across Samsung’s full ecosystem across Digital, Social, CRM, and Samsung’s experience stores.
The campaign showcases the power of Samsung’s unique technology – a combination of art and technology to offer consumers a personalized and immersive audio experience.
The Movie IP partnership will also be extended into retail partners featuring 8k and 4k trailer content, as well as Soundbar experiences with tracks from the soundtrack.
WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz, starring Emmy-, Grammy- and Tony-winning powerhouse and Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman gilded by privilege and ambition who has yet to discover her true heart. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Samsung could pack the Galaxy Z Flip FE and Z Flip 7 with Exynos processors. The company could launch its first affordable foldable phone next year. The device could get a different camera and processor from the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Leaker Jukanlosreve revealed that Samsung could use the Exynos 2400e in the Galaxy Z Flip FE and Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The former Exynos variant powers the Galaxy S24 FE, while the Exynos 2500 is an upcoming product.
Samsung previously intended to use Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 series. However, the chip has a major performance difference from its Snapdragon counterpart. This led the company to solely rely on the Snapdragon 8 Elite for the S25 series.
Exynos 2500 is being manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s 3nm process node. The yield rate is quite low (around 20%), which is far from the production threshold. However, Samsung chose the path to produce the chip at such a low yield rate.
Exynos 2400 has proven to be a decent chip with no frustrating flaws. The Exynos 2400e could be used in the Z Flip FE. The “e” model could be made using IPoP (Integrated Package on Package) tech, which is cheaper than the standard method.
Recently, a Korean media outlet reported that Samsung Foundry has started mass production of a 3nm Exynos 2500 chip. It was initially intended to be used in the S25 and S25 Plus, but issues pushed it towards the second-half debut in the Z Flip 7.
New York became the first US state to bring retail consumer rebates for appliances under the Inflation Reduction Act. Applauding the move, Samsung launched a huge energy-saving opportunity for the residents of New York.
Samsung started offering up-front discounts to consumers statewide through New York’s IRA HEAR program. Consumers can now access IRA’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program.
IRA HEAR rebate program advantages
- Save up to $840 on Samsung’s innovative ENERGY STAR products, including laundry appliances like heat pump dryers and all-in-one combo washers + heat pump dryers.
Visit Samsung’s home appliance page to learn more about the options available.
Samsung said this is just the beginning of its rebates journey in New York. The company looks forward to working with partners to expand these retail rebates to more products and in more states across the United States.
Pay attention, the IRA provides rebates and tax credits to households across America. New York is leading the way in providing direct retail point-of-sale appliance rebates, supporting an affordable clean energy transition.
Inflation Reduction Act
Signed in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment in climate and energy in American history.
It provides home appliance rebates for discounts on electric energy-efficient appliances like Induction cooktops, ranges, and heat pump laundry appliances.