Samsung Shades Apple Over Foldable iPhone

For years, consumers have debated whether they’re Team Samsung or Team iPhone. From debates over emojis to camera quality, both sides are always ready to defend their favorite. Well, it looks like Samsung isn’t folding under the competition as it enters the chat following Apple’s latest foldable phone reveal. 

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Apple Unveils Its First-Ever Foldable iPhone At Annual Event

On Wednesday (Sept. 9), Apple returned with its annual event, where the company revealed its newest products and updates. This year, the company revealed its first-ever foldable phone, now known as the iPhone Duo.

The phone is set to hit shelves on October 23, with prices starting at $1,999. During the reveal, Apple showcased its dual-screen experience, allowing users to run multiple apps simultaneously. Users can also FaceTime while using another app, watch videos on the larger display, and easily switch between the two screens. The iPhone Duo also features an improved 48MP camera system, faster performance and a dual-battery system for longer battery life. Also, the company revealed the iPhone 18 Pro, new accessories, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5.

Samsung Dials Up The Shade During Apple’s Latest Event

However, during Apple’s latest event, Samsung decided to dial into the conversation and seemingly accused its longtime competitor of copying them. Samsung appeared to reference its Galaxy Z Fold series, which brought foldable phones to its lineup years before Apple entered the market.

On X, the company wrote, “So far, so same. #ItsTimeToSwitch.” Samsung also responded to a post about watching Apple’s event, writing, “Go ahead and take a nap, you’re not missing much.” The company continued with several shady posts, poking fun at Apple’s new foldable phone, features and timing. “Making us wait? Fine. We’ll be over here, folding 3 ways,” Samsung wrote in another post.

Samsung followed up with, “It’s feeling very familiar. Is this a Sims sequel…” The company continued the jokes in another post, writing, “Let us know when you’re done reheating our leftovers.”

Additionally, Samsung made several comments about Apple’s latest accessories and features as the event continued. Meanwhile, Duolingo joined in on the phone wars after Apple revealed the name of its new foldable phone. The language-learning company joked about its brand being infringed upon before asking, “It’s called the iPhone WHAT???” Duolingo also joked about the similar “Duo” name potentially affecting its SEO as it continued reacting to Apple’s announcement.

Samsung eventually jumped into Duolingo’s replies, writing, “I’m so sorry, @Duolingo. They copied us too #Solidarity.”

Duolingo jokingly rejected Samsung as its “twin,” prompting the phone company to respond, “Ugly?? Watch your language.” Duolingo later apologized to its new “twin” and joked about Samsung potentially breaking its app on Galaxy phones.

Social Media Reacts To The Phone Wars

Many folks gathered under The Shade Room as they reacted to Apple’s latest reveal. Meanwhile, over at The Shade Room Teens, TeaMates were tuned into the phone wars started up by Samsung.

Instagram user @losupreme_ wrote, “Oh Samsung got time today 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”

Instagram user @mikevalier added, “samsung been the blueprint tho😂😂we  just love apple more 🤷🏾‍♂️”

While Instagram user @_haileyy.b wrote, “Keep in mind Apple don’t have to slander y’all to sell they products😂”

Instagram user @_Killaa wrong, “Oops not NTTV (Samsung) & ZEUS(Iphone) going at it 😭🤣🤭🤭🤭🤭”

Instagram user @sheluvstenge added, “cause who samsung think they feeling like apple better respond back 😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @chris.cringle_ wrote, “Not Duolingo getting in the beef too 😂😂😂”

Instagram user @allthingsmaya_ wrote, “No shade I’m about to switch to Samsung”

Instagram user @icee.tay added, “Ion care what they talking about I’ll never get a Samsung 😩”

While Instagram user @toxicqween101 wrote. “LMAOO Samsung better give that employee a raise or sum😂😂”

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