▲ This beautiful Korean landscape known as the Awesome Savanna, one of the locations featured in the BTS music video ‘Spring Day’, was scouted by location manager Taeyoung Kim

An essential element to bringing a movie or TV show’s characters and narrative to life is the background that is shown behind them. When the location of the characters’ life and events are vivid, an audience is automatically more naturally drawn into the story. In essence, the perfect space can serve as a canvas on which a narrative is painted.

Taeyoung Kim is the first Korean location manager, who over the past 20 years has scouted many beautiful spaces for all kinds of classic productions. In his journeys to find the perfect spots, Kim’s Galaxy Z Fold3 has become his trusted partner, so Samsung Newsroom tagged along on Kim’s latest road trip to discover some new shoot locations with the help of Galaxy Z Fold3.

The Secret Formula to Scouting the Perfect Scene for a Shot

“All spaces have stories:” this is Taeyoung Kim’s philosophy. Kim understands that, wherever a place may be, it is drenched with the traces of the people who have been there over the ages. Kim’s job as a location manager is to discover the story that a space holds and then bring new value to that space. In order to find those special spaces capable of bringing a scene to life, he has traveled more than 800,000km – the equivalent of 20 journeys around the Earth – and accumulated more than 3 million photos for location scouting purposes.

As soon as Kim receives a scenario, he pictures the scenery he wishes to find in his head. After running through tens of thousands of different combinations in his mind, he begins to search for the right places. In the past, he would carry 7 to 8 atlases around with him at all times – to the point where they became torn and worn out. Then, he would have to take photos of each space using a heavy camera and subsequently have to get those photos printed for meetings. Luckily, with his introduction to Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Z Fold3, these inconveniences are now a thing of the past.

Not only has Kim been able to switch out his heavy-duty camera for a high-resolution camera, but he has also been able to conveniently note, record and share potential locations using navigation, GPS and real-time location sharing on his Galaxy Z Fold3. Kim has been using Galaxy smartphones since the release of the Galaxy Note3, and these days harnesses the Galaxy Z Fold3 for his work. “With my Galaxy smartphones, I have been able to significantly cut down the time and cost it takes to discover a location,” said Kim. “I am now able to solely focus on the space and the scenario I am looking for by simply holding up my smartphone in one hand instead of having to carry around heavy equipment such as a camera and a tripod.”

Galaxy Z Fold3, the Perfect Partner for Taeyoung Kim’s Scouting Journeys

A location scouting trip is all about discovering the optimal place to match the scenario formed already in Kim’s head. To ensure a successful trip, Kim has a selection of essential items that he always keeps with him in his bag. The latest addition to this list of items is his Galaxy Z Fold3, which has replaced his previous duo of a Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S7. In addition to his smartphone, Kim carries with him his Galaxy Book Flex Alpha, an external hard drive, a scenario book, a drone device, snacks for the trip and a distance measuring device.

Packing and transporting his equipment when heading out on scouting missions has become much simpler for Kim since he acquired his Galaxy Z Fold3. Thanks to the Galaxy Z Fold3, Kim is able to take photos of a location and examine them at a wide angle in a single frame using the device’s large screen, a functionality he previously enjoyed when using the ultra-wide lens of his Galaxy S21 Ultra. In addition, when it comes to exploring more precarious places, such as valleys or cliffs, with Galaxy Z Fold3, all Kim needs to do is hold up his smartphone. “Thanks to the small and lightweight nature of the device, as well as its high-performing camera, I can record the places I have visited without ever having to worry about missing a spot,” noted Kim. “The whole process has been made so much more convenient with the Galaxy Z Fold3.”

Furthermore, as Kim is reviewing an image on the expansive screen of his Galaxy Z Fold3, he is also able to make notes of any relevant information – such as location details, hazardous factors, usable space, dimensions and more – with his S Pen on the spot. This ability to take notes immediately on his smartphone has enabled Kim to capture any inspiration that comes to him when viewing a location as it happens. “Applying cinematic elements to a photo I have taken of a potential location requires some explanation,” explained Kim. “Being able to include figures or other images in these pictures makes it much easier for people to understand my train of thought; my Galaxy Z Fold3 and S Pen have come in extremely useful when it comes to sharing my location scouting images with cinematographers, art directors and producers.”

Once Kim has finished his ideation process and is ready to scout out a location, all that’s left is to embark on is the journey itself. With the Galaxy Z Fold3, all this means doing is entering the location into the navigation system – and off he goes.

In order to learn more about Kim’s location scouting process, optimized by the Galaxy Z Fold3, take a look at the ‘Voices of Galaxy’ video below.

Today’s younger generations, including Millennials and Generation Z (or ‘Gen Z’), are all about expressing their own unique personalities through the decoration of their diaries, their personal computing devices, their rooms – and even their phones. Since customization has become the norm these days, it is only natural that the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has become the perfect vehicle for these generations, as the phone boasts a trendy design and allows users to differentiate their device through various methods of customization.

This October, Samsung Electronics provided even more ways for users to personalize their device with the unveiling of the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition, which allows users to express their own taste through combining different design elements. Users can also take this one step further with the new Galaxy Watch4 Maison Kitsuné Edition and Galaxy Buds2 Maison Kitsuné Edition, which have been created in collaboration with the trendy fashion brand Kitsuné.

The multifaceted ways one can decorate their Galaxy Z Flip3 5G have been growing in popularity due to their unique nature and direct relation to the user’s taste. However, if you’re a beginner in the phone decoration game, Samsung Newsroom is here to introduce four top tips for decorating your Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.

1. Make Your Phone a Fashion Statement With Colors That Pop Out

Thanks to its visually appealing design and varied color swatches, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is a fashion item and accessory within its own right. Just as a pop of color can totally transform your OOTD, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G can also serve as a unique highlight item thanks to the exciting range of shades it is available in, as well as the range of colorful accessories available that allow you to match your mood or style of the day, whatever the season. You can even choose from a range of Galaxy Watch straps and Buds cases to take your accessory matching to the next level.

2. Showcase Your Style – As Well as Your Support – With Stickers

Decorating using stickers has always been a common way for users to customize their diaries or other personal items, such as laptops. Following the release of Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, more users than ever before have been using stickers to decorate their phones, as Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes in a range of colors¹ – including the chic Phantom Black shade, the warm Cream shade and the lovely Lavender shade – that allows it to serve as a canvas with which users can express their own individuality. Why not pick up some cute stickers to decorate your phone case and make it truly and uniquely your own?

Furthermore, in celebration of International Red Panda (Lesser Panda) Day this September 18^th, Samsung worked with Da-seul Jeong (Aeso), the creator of the character Ompangi, to create lesser panda stickers for phone decoration. This collaboration was undertaken to raise awareness of the protection of endangered animals, a category that unfortunately lesser pandas are part of. Through using such cute yet important stickers as these, users can customize their phones not only to show their style, but also to actively show their support for all kinds of causes.

3. Make Your Phone Truly Your Own, From the Inside Out

Previously, a user has been able to show off their personal style by using their phone’s home screen. But with Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, you can take this one step further and apply your unique personality to your phone case, as well, thanks to the wide range of accessories launched by Samsung through collaboration with a variety of movies, cartoons, sports teams and even food brands.

By checking out the ‘Featured Items’ page for accessories on the Samsung Members app, you can take a look at all kinds of accessories that are available thanks to these diverse collaborations; Knotted Donuts, Disney, Jill Stuart, Dragon Ball and more are among the brands Samsung has collaborated with so far.² From the wide range of collaboration accessories available, including smartphone ring grips, strap cases and clear case palettes, Samsung has created products that not only provide unique ways for users to express their style, but also ways for users to enjoy their phone with utmost convenience. These brand collaboration items are available for your Galaxy Watch, too, so that even when you aren’t holding up your smartphone, you are still able to showcase your true self whenever you want.

What’s more, the wider Cover Screen that comes with the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G provides even more screen real estate with which you can demonstrate your mood or interests – you can even decorate your screen with up to 15 images of your favorite animals, celebrities, characters or even your family members. While originally, the image shown on the Cover Screen would change automatically every time the screen was turned on, the recent One UI 4 update now lets you fix which images show up when according to your own preferences. Furthermore, a new color palette has been provided that lets you change your Home Screen, wallpaper and icons to suit your tastes, providing even more ways for you to express your own individuality.

4. Build Personality and Self-Expression Into the Very Design of Your Smartphone

If you are the type of person that enjoys a more minimal approach to decoration and prefers to leave the look of the phone the way it was when you first received it, then this custom-design approach might be perfect for you. Just because you enjoy a simple style doesn’t mean that your smartphone has to look like everyone else’s – and so with the Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition unveiled this October, you can express your own tastes through the phone’s design itself. The Bespoke Edition offers two frame colors, black and silver, as well as five panel colors, blue, yellow, pink, white and black, which come together to provide a total of 49 design combinations.

Furthermore, just as some might switch up their style by changing their phone case, you can even switch the colors of the front and rear panels of your phone as you please thanks to the Bespoke Upgrade Care service, and the Galaxy Watch4 Maison Kitsuné Edition and Galaxy Buds2 Maison Kitsuné Edition provide even more subtle nods to decoration thanks to their witty yet simple design.

If you are not sure which colors make the perfect match for you, you can try out various combinations in person at your local Samsung Experience Store, or try out the combinations virtually in 3D at Samsung.com.

¹ Color swatches available for Galaxy Z Flip3 5G may vary by region or mobile operator.
²The availability of the collaboration accessories may vary by region or mobile operator.

Samsung’s high-tech, innovative tests include environmental chamber, water resistance, S Pen usability and folding test. Environmental chamber tests ensure that features, such as video playback, and components, like cameras work properly in a variety of climates — from dry to humid, and hot to cold. Water resistance tests establish the high quality of the very first water-resistant foldable smartphone by even testing in different folding positions, including Flex mode. With S Pen drawing tests, Samsung ensures the performance of the digitizer underneath the foldable display including where it folds. And to ensure that the new foldables live up to their namesake, the Galaxy Z series devices undergo rigorous folding tests to outlast 200,000¹ folds — or around five years of use if folded and unfolded 100 times a day. The enhanced folding tests reflect actual user patterns in real-world scenarios such as folding and unfolding using both hands.

Take a look at the video below for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the testing procedures Samsung uses to ensure that the latest Galaxy Z series devices meet the highest standards possible.

Take a look at some of the ways you can upgrade your #OOTD and keep up with the trends this fall/winter with the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s accessories.

Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s 1.9-inch Cover Screen comes packed with a range of awesome new upgrades that give you total control of your favorite apps and features — all without having to flip your phone open. From support for new widgets to scrolling through messages, here are some of the ways style meets usability with Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s Cover Screen.

Transform Your Cover Screen to a Wallet With Samsung Pay

With Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, paying for your morning coffee with Samsung Pay is as simple as flicking your thumb. Simply swipe up on your Cover Screen to bring up Samsung Pay, tap your phone to the payment system and you’re all done and ready to go about your day.

Check Your Notifications With a Single Glance

With the ability to scroll through all your notifications, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s Cover Screen makes it easier and faster to see messages from friends and find the information you’re looking for — all without ever opening up your phone.

Say you’re meeting up with friends at an art gallery — Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s larger Cover Screen lets you see 4 lines of message text and allows you to scroll through up to 8 lines of text so that you won’t miss any of the important information regarding where to meet up.

Control Your Favorite Apps From the Cover Screen

Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s Cover Screen gives you more control over your smartphone with powerful widgets for 8 native apps. Users can change up their song choice, check the weather and even check their class schedule without needing to unfold the device.

The Buds Controller widget lets you toggle between Active noise canceling, Ambient sound and Off modes, as well as block or unblock Buds Touch control. If a great idea for that next vlog episode strikes you all of a sudden, you can easily record your thoughts with the Voice Recorder widget right from the Cover Screen. Other widgets available include music, weather, today’s schedule, next alarm, Samsung Health and timer.

Sync Your Devices’ Clock Faces With Style

Thanks to the enhanced capabilities of Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s Cover Screen, you can sync up your Cover Screen and Galaxy Watch4 with matching clock faces. Even when you change up your daily style, you can still sync your look by changing the Cover Screen on your Z Flip3 5G and Watch4 to match your outfit. Whether you choose one of Samsung’s iconic, interactive Galaxy watch faces, or customize your clock with images from your gallery, you’ll be sure to find a way to express yourself that is truly your own.

Express Yourself Right From Your Cover Screen

Thanks to a variety of customization options, you can explore true self-expression and make your Galaxy Z Flip3 5G as unique as you are. With the new Cover Screen, you can choose up to 15 images to set as your wallpaper, and it will display a different image every time you turn on your device. Whether you choose incredible memories from a vacation with friends, or a silly GIF that makes you laugh, the Cover Screen is the perfect blank canvas with which you can share all facets of your personality.

Capture Every Moment With Just One Hand

With Quick Shot, you can capture selfies on the fly without having to open your device. Once Quick Shot is activated, simply swipe to switch between photo and video mode to capture content for your social media feed. For those group shots at the beach with friends, you can also swipe up to change to the ultra-wide camera. Not only is it now easier to take photos with one hand, but the rear camera also delivers images with impeccable quality that are instantly ready for sharing with your followers on social media.

Check out the slides below to learn more.

What are some of the ways that users can customize this attention-grabbing device to make it their own? How can they take full advantage of the foldable smartphone’s ‘hands-free’ experience? After spending some time with the device, Samsung Newsroom decided to answer those questions and more by putting together this quick user guide for those who want to get 120 percent out of the Galaxy Z Flip3.

[Question 1] What’s new with the trendiest Galaxy Z Flip3 yet

What stands out the most at first glance is the Galaxy Z Flip3’s Cover Screen. The 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display is about four times larger than the previous version. The model boasts a simple exterior that incorporates the Cover Screen and camera into a single area. The exterior of the smartphone features a simple and soft two-tone look, along with a unique coating that makes the design appear even more sophisticated. The black part is glossy, while the colored part is matte. When holding the smartphone, the power button can be reached with user’s thumb, making it easy to utilize the Cover Screen and its various features, even when the device is folded.

Samsung went to great lengths to refine the Galaxy Z Flip3’s form. The result is a design that not only looks soft, but feels soft as well. The front, back and sides have all been meticulously polished. The Hideaway Hinge, which allows users to flatten or fold the smartphone at various angles they want, is even slimmer than the previous version. The Galaxy Z Flip3 is designed to protect the hinge against dust and external particles, without compromising its beautiful design.

Various color options and accessories that are suited to users’ unique tastes add to the Galaxy Z Flip3’s external charm. With a total of seven colors¹ – phantom black, green, lavender, cream, pink, white and gray – users have plenty of options to choose from. For those who enjoy decorating their phones, Samsung Electronics recommend taking a look at the device’s accessory lineup, which was launched in collaboration with various famous brands. Users can add various accessories for the device’s clear case, including a ring phone grip, a strap case, and various palettes.² Users can apply these accessories to decorate their Galaxy Z Flip3 in a way that’s cute and unique.

[Question 2] How can you customize and use the much larger Cover Screen?

The Cover Screen of the Galaxy Z Flip3 has evolved from a means for displaying information like the time and date into a blank slate that can be used to show off user’s unique style. By accessing the Cover Screen’s Options menu under Settings, users can choose from a variety of clock types, wallpapers and colors. They can also select a photo or GIF from their gallery to make their Cover Screen their own.

The Cover Screen features all-new features to go with its larger size. Without having to unfold the phone to use the Main Screen, users can enjoy various features using the power button, the volume button, or by simply tapping on the screen. One of the most noticeable features allows users to check their notifications. Users can use the Cover Screen to check their messages and app notifications by pressing the power button and swiping to the right. Tap the screen to view up to eight lines of messages and notifications, and tap on ‘Open Application’ at the bottom if you’d like to use the app on the Main Screen right away.

Users can also customize the frequently used widgets that appear on the Cover Screen. Swiping screen to the left allows users to view various types of widgets, including options for music, the weather, their earphones, voice recordings, and more. By setting up the Galaxy Buds2 widget on the Cover Screen, you can easily activate the earbuds’ Active Noise Canceling (ANC) or Ambient Sound modes.

The features of the Cover Screen don’t end there. Swipe down and you’ll see a pop-up window that allows you to toggle between sound modes and adjust the brightness of the Cover Screen. Swipe up to see a list of cards you’ve registered with Samsung Pay. You also have the option to make payments offline right away using the power button’s fingerprint recognition function.³

The Quick Shot feature comes in handy when you have no time to unfold the smartphone and open up the camera. Quickly press on the volume button twice to trigger the shutter. You can also adjust the angle using the Cover Screen. Simply show your palm to the camera or press the volume button to take photos.

[Question 3] The foldable advantage: What’s so convenient about folding?

With its built-in hinge, the Galaxy Z Flip3 provides a foldable experience that doesn’t come with typical smartphones. Users can use their hands freely when the device is folded, without a stand, so they can truly enjoy a hands-free experience. The Galaxy Z Flip3’s Flex mode, in particular, offers users an even more convenient foldable experience.

Flex mode splits the screen when the phone is folded at certain angles. For example, Flex mode enables users to perform various other tasks while video calling using apps like Google Duo, or when watching clips on YouTube. Even if an application does not support Flex mode, users can manually set it to be used in split screen by going to Settings → Advanced Features → Labs and accessing the Flex mode panel.

With the Galaxy Z Flip3, you no longer have to worry about your hands shaking when you’re taking a selfie. Simply open the camera and fold the phone to easily take photos and videos. The Auto framing feature, which can be activated with a tap of the button in the bottom-right corner, is particularly handy when taking videos. Auto framing adjusts the format for taking photos and videos automatically according to the location and the number of people or objects in frame. If both the user and the subject of the photo want to view a preview of the video at the same time, all the user needs to do is tap the Dual Preview button at the top right hand corner of the screen.

[Question 4] What’s multitasking like with the Galaxy Z Flip3?

Say you’re watching a video and you find yourself wanting to look up something from the video and also reply to your friends’ messages. Multitasking support has become a must for smartphones, and this is where the Galaxy Z Flip3’s Multi-Active Window feature truly shines. With the Galaxy Z Flip3, users can take part in up to three different activities at the same time using the device’s Drag & Split function. While using an application, simply activate the Edge Panel on the righthand side and drag the two other apps that you need to use. You can adjust the size of the apps’ windows using the divider.

If you have a certain combination of apps that you frequently use, use the App Pair feature to launch them faster. All you need to do is tap the three dots in the middle of the app divider, and then tap the icon on the right. Tapping on the app combinations you’ve saved in the Edge Panel will instantly activate the exact same split screen. If an application does not support multiple windows, you can activate it yourself by going to Settings → Advanced Features → Labs.

The annoying lag that users used to experience when quickly switching between screens has also been reduced. Furthermore, you can enjoy an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz by going to Settings → Display → Motion Smoothness, and selecting the ‘Adaptive’ option. Selecting ‘Standard’ will fix the refresh rate at 60Hz, which can help preserve battery life.

[Question 5] Is the Galaxy Z Flip3 safe to use when you’re out and about, or when caught in unexpected weather?

Durability is a must when it comes to comfortably using smartphones regardless of location or weather. While the exterior of the Galaxy Z Flip3 is thinner and lighter than the previous version, it is much more durable when it comes to external shocks. This is because the materials that were used to cover the smartphone, including Armor Aluminum and the tempered Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass Victus, are not easily damaged. This makes the smartphone less susceptible to damage, including bends and dents, which allows users to comfortably use their device without worrying about what would happen if they accidentally dropped it.

Users can enjoy peace of mind when using the Galaxy Z Flip3 even during unexpected weather. This is because the Galaxy Z Flip3 comes with an IPX8 rating for protection against liquid damage, which means that it can withstand being submerged in up to 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes. This allows users to do things like take selfies in water and watch videos even when they’re caught in the rain.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 checks every box in terms of delivering key smartphone features, while serving as a fashion accessory at the same time. This makes the Galaxy Z Flip3 the optimal choice for users who want to make their lives more vibrant or add a splash of color and convenience to their lives.

¹ Available colors may vary by region

² Available accessories may vary by region

³ Purchase options for Samsung Pay may vary by region