Overview
- Foldy, a new app by developer Matko Setnik that appeared on Google Play this week, turns a half-open foldable into a tent‑mode display that shows a clock, calendar entries, photos, and widgets.
- Reporters who tested Foldy on devices including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 found its position‑training feature reliably detects the tent posture and automatically activates the dual‑pane StandBy‑style view.
- The app lets any Android widget fill a pane so users can show controls like Google Home or music playback, and it also runs on some non‑folding phones that rest sideways where support allows.
- Foldy is free to try but uses paid options (a three‑day trial then $0.89 per month or an $8.99 lifetime unlock) and currently shows only about 100+ installs on its Play listing.
- Privacy and platform questions remain because Foldy can display calendar items, photos, and notifications while a device is locked and the developer’s Play listing says it collects no data; the app’s arrival highlights how fast indie developers can copy high‑profile features and may prompt Samsung or Google to add native support.