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Samsung and Motorola jab Apple after iPhone Duo launch
Livemint··11 Sept
Samsung Mobile US posted social media jabs after Apple's Surprise and Shine keynote unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Duo. One post told Apple to say when it was done reheating leftovers. Samsung also joked about folding three ways, citing its Galaxy Z TriFold. Motorola posted an Instagram Reel teasing a thicker book-style Razr after a 22-year montage.
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What It Means For You
- Apple's first foldable phone launch drew immediate rival posts on X and Instagram.
- Some Samsung posts crossed one million impressions during the keynote window.
- Motorola used the moment to tease a book-style Razr rather than its usual flip form.
What's Happening
- Before the Duo reveal, Samsung posted So far, so same with the hashtag ItsTimeToSwitch.
- After the Duo appeared, Samsung wrote about reheating leftovers and a three-way fold boast.
- Samsung also tagged Duolingo over Apple's Duo name; Duolingo replied with a twin meme.
Why Rivals Own This Launch Window
- Samsung has sold foldable phones since the original Galaxy Fold in 2019.
- Livemint said Samsung has long used Apple launch days for camera and software digs.
- Motorola's Reel walked through 22 years of Razr devices before showing a thicker silhouette.
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