Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's protective cover screen appears to be less efficient compared to its predecessor, the Flip 6.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, the latest foldable smartphone from Samsung, boasts larger screens and improved battery life compared to its predecessor. However, it seems that the device is still limited by software, particularly on its cover screen.
Unlike the main display, the cover screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 does not support managing widget panels, opening the Phone app, or running third-party widgets such as Android 16 widgets. This is likely due to the cover screen's hardware and software limitations, which restrict full widget functionality.
The cover screen, a 3.4-inch Super AMOLED display, is optimised for quick interactions rather than full widget functionality. It runs a simplified, lightweight interface that does not support running third-party or native Android widgets in their usual form.
Reports suggest that some customization and widget features are still adapting to the new software environment on the latest foldables. This likely affects the cover screen widget compatibility as well.
On the other hand, the cover screen does support AI-powered interactions and shortcuts, such as Google's Gemini Live and Circle to Search AI capabilities. However, these features do not extend to full widget support on the cover display.
In comparison, the Motorola Razr 2025 supports more cover screen widgets natively than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, including Discogs and NJ Transit. While the Razr 2025 cannot run the Tesla widget on the cover screen, it can run the app without software tweaks.
In conclusion, the cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is currently restricted in terms of full Android widget functionality. It supports some AI-powered interactions and shortcuts but not the full Android widget experience. As the software ecosystem evolves, it is expected that Samsung will continue to improve the cover screen's functionality to provide a more seamless user experience.
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- The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's cover screen, despite being a Super AMOLED display, does not support running full Android widgets like its main display, as reported in [2].
- In contrast to the Motorola Razr 2025, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7's cover screen lacks the ability to run a variety of native widgets such as Discogs and NJ Transit, as shown in [3].
