Galaxy Z Fold 3 gets Microsoft Office apps designed for mobile working
True mobile multitasking is coming to the Galaxy Z Fold 3
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Microsoftis expanding on its existing partnership withSamsungto bring itsonline collaboration softwareto the company’s recently announcedGalaxy Z Fold 3.
The two companies have worked side by side for years now to makeAndroid phoneswork better withWindows 10and now they plan on integrating Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and Outlook with Samsung’sfoldable phones.
Due to its larger size and 7.6-inch Infinity Flex Display, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is an ideal device for multitasking on mobile which is why Microsoft is currently working on bringing itsoffice software,video conferencing softwareandemail clientto the device.
EVP and head of mobile products and experiences at Samsung, Patrick Chomet provided an example on how Galaxy Z Fold 3 users can take full advantage of the device’s foldable display when using Microsoft’s software in apress release, saying:
“With the Multi-Active window, you can run multiple apps at the same time. For example, you can open Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and easily drag and drop a table right into your presentation. Now, you can even run two instances of the same app.”
Office, Teams and Outlook integration
Now in its third revision, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 aims to boost Microsoft users' productivity by providing them with experiences not even possible on thebest business laptops.
For instance, when you unfold the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in aMicrosoft Teamsmeeting, you’ll be able to see a presentation in full-screen detail on one half of the device’s foldable screen and the faces of your coworkers on the other half. As the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is Samsung’s first foldable phone withS Pensupport, users will also be able to pull up the Whiteboard and draw what they’re explaining on the board using their stylus.
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Checking the emails in your inbox inOutlookwill be easier as well as the email client’s dual-pane mode for foldable Galaxy devices allows users to read a full email on one side of the screen while previewing others on the other side just like on desktop.
When it comes toMicrosoft Office, Multi-Active window can be used to run multiple apps at the same time so you can have Word open on one side and look at your notes inOneNoteon the other side of the screen.
We’ll likely hear more from both companies once the Galaxy Z Fold 3 begins shipping at the end of this month for $1,799 in the US and for £1,599 in the UK.
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
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