4 Apps Unlock Foldable Phones’ Bigger Screens With 2-Page, Tablet and Flex Modes
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Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 2
4 Apps Unlock Foldable Phones’ Bigger Screens With 2-Page, Tablet and Flex Modes
2 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 2
Summary
Smart Launcher, Moon+ Reader, Clip Studio Paint and YouTube stand out for foldables because they change layout and behavior across cover and inner screens instead of simply stretching a phone interface.
2-page reading, tablet-style canvases and Samsung Flex mode show how the apps use extra screen space: Moon+ Reader mimics a book, Clip Studio Paint switches to a desktop-like UI, and YouTube splits video from comments.
Smart Launcher tackles one of foldables’ biggest setup issues by letting users keep separate home-screen layouts for the outer and inner displays, or mirror the same arrangement on both.
Pricing remains mixed: Smart Launcher is free with premium extras, Moon+ Reader Pro costs a one-time $12, and Clip Studio Paint needs a paid plan to export work and unlock full features.
The picks reflect a broader shift in the foldable market, where software optimization—not just hardware—helps justify devices that still trail traditional smartphones in mass-market adoption.