Apple's iPhone Duo Drives 300% Surge in Searches for Samsung Foldables
Samsung says interest in its Galaxy Z Fold 8 climbed after Apple entered the foldable market, as the form factor moves toward the mainstream.
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Apple's entry into the foldable phone market appears to have boosted consumer interest in rival Samsung's devices, according to figures shared by Samsung and reported by Android Authority.
Samsung said active Google searches for its foldable lineup rose by about 300% over the past four weeks, a period that aligns with the launch of Apple's iPhone Duo. Demand for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 family increased by roughly 16% since its launch, the company said. The figures were attributed to Richard Chang, Corporate Vice President at Samsung UK, who was cited by Android Authority referencing a Forbes report.
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