That's about as close as we'll ever get to a 'Google Pixel Flip'

The “Google Pixel Flip” isn’t happening. That much is clear, but Samsung’s new changes to the Galaxy Z Flip 8 more or less feel like what Google would have done.

While it very much feels like the door is closing on the Galaxy Z Flip series, Samsung is introducing some changes on the software side. That includes a revamped cover display with better support for apps, something Samsung has largely tried to ignore thus far.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 finally cares about cover screen apps, but just barely

The focus on the Flip this year has been around some software revamps to the “FlexWindow” cover display, largely around making it a good ambient companion to your day. Samsung calls out “personalized briefs” powered by Galaxy AI and Now Brief, which showcases information pulled from your calendar and other apps such as travel info, health summaries, and various reminders. In addition to that, the main homescreen on the outer display has a central widget that pulls in relevant info based on the context of your day and other apps.

Information “at a glance,” one might say.