In a hilarious blunder, Apple’s Chinese support account accidentally promoted Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7. Apple, still without a foldable iPhone, posted the trailer for Samsung’s latest foldable phone on their Weibo account. The post was quickly taken down, but not before being recorded and shared by the tech community.
The mix-up was spotted a few hours earlier by a well-known Samsung insider who anticipated that the post wouldn’t last long.
The incident occurred when Apple’s official “Apple Support” Weibo account mistakenly uploaded a promotional video for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, only to remove it shortly after. It wasn’t long before the online community had a good laugh about the situation. Some speculated that the same agency, which may represent both Apple and Samsung in China, was behind the mishap, suggesting an honest mistake by one of the employees. However, others suspected it might have been a prank by a Samsung fan managing the account. While unlikely, it’s still a fun theory.
Samsung’s latest foldable devices – the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 – are making waves in the tech world. The Galaxy Z Fold 7, in particular, has surpassed its predecessor in both performance and popularity, dominating markets worldwide. After years of anticipation, Samsung fans are finally getting what they’ve been waiting for. In contrast, Apple fans are still eagerly awaiting the launch of a foldable iPhone, which is expected to arrive next year, alongside the Galaxy Flip 8 and Fold 8.
Apple has taken its time entering the foldable phone market, reportedly due to its desire to create a device with an invisible crease. However, there are rumors suggesting the company may need to make some compromises on that front. If Apple finally releases a foldable iPhone next year, let’s hope their support account has something more fitting to post. For now, this mix-up serves as a reminder that Samsung is dominating the foldable market, while Apple users remain in limbo, waiting for their turn.