Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 to integrate Google Maps on its cover display

HIGHLIGHTS

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to debut next month alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
• The foldable is rumoured to feature a large cover display.
• Samsung is expected to integrate Google Maps on the cover display of the Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Samsung’s next generation of foldables is expected to debut at the company’s Galaxy Unpacked event next month. It will most likely include the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. This time one major upgrade we could see on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a bigger outer screen, a trend adopted by rival brands like OPPO and Motorola. But Samsung is taking things up a notch with the possible integration of Google Maps on the cover display.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 x Google Maps

Samsung is reportedly planning to launch optimised versions of Google apps that will appear on the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s cover display. These apps include Google Messages, YouTube and Maps. It looks like the integration will indeed happen as a tipster has also suggested the same, and it’s for Google Maps support on the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s cover display.

What this essentially means is that you’ll be able to access Google Maps on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 without having to unfold the phone. Since this is a utility app, it will be quite helpful to be able to access on the Galaxy Z Flip 5’s cover display. The app will be optimised so it will most likely squeeze and show the navigation on Google Maps.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 specifications (Expected)

• Display: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to feature a 6.7-inch interior display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the outside, the cover display could be a large 3.4-inch screen.
• Processor:The foldable phone could be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
• RAM and storage:Samsung could launch the Galaxy Z Flip 5 with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.
• Software:On the software front, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is expected to run Android 13-based OneUI 5.1 out-of-the-box.
• Cameras: Camera details about the Galaxy Z Flip 5 are scarce but there’s speculation that it will feature 12MP dual rear cameras with an LED flash.

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