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Samsung Trolls Apple's Foldable: 'Reheating Leftovers'
9 Sep
Summary
- Samsung mocked Apple's new foldable phone on X.
- Samsung referenced its own foldable history with 'reheating leftovers'.
- Duolingo was humorously involved in the social media spat.
Samsung Mobile US engaged in a series of public jabs on X directed at Apple's recent launch event. The brand specifically targeted the new iPhone Duo foldable, drawing parallels to its own long-standing foldable technology. Samsung's social media team began posting critiques early in Apple's event, with posts like "So far, so same" aimed at perceived design similarities.
As Apple unveiled its first foldable, Samsung highlighted its own advancements, posting, "Making us wait? Fine. We'll be over here, folding 3 ways," referencing its multi-panel devices. The sharpest jab came after the iPhone Duo's reveal: "Let us know when you're done reheating our leftovers 😉," underscoring Samsung's seven-year head start in the foldable market since the original Galaxy Fold in 2019.
The social media spat also involved Duolingo, with Samsung joking about the shared "Duo" name. Duolingo responded playfully, adding to the viral nature of the exchange. Samsung also mocked software features, like the bedside clock display, calling it "groundhog day." This is not the first instance of Samsung trolling Apple's hardware launches, a practice that continues to highlight Samsung's mature foldable product line.
