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Official Apple Support Account Accidentally Promoted a Samsung Foldable
CHINA, JUL 30 – Apple's China support account mistakenly promoted Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 foldable phone, highlighting Samsung's lead as Apple prepares its own foldable release in 2026, analysts say.
- On Tuesday, Apple’s official support account on Weibo accidentally posted a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 ad and deleted it shortly after, as IceUniverse recorded the mishap.
- A marketing agency in China may have uploaded the wrong file, causing Apple to accidentally market the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, analysts note.
- Viewers immediately noted that the post promoted Apple’s parental controls and showcased a 2:20 Galaxy Z Flip7 video with One UI 8, which went viral.
- The mishap also highlighted Apple’s delayed entry into the foldable phone market while boosting Samsung’s visibility in the Chinese market.
- Future projections indicate Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone in September 2026 at around $2,000, with some forecasts reaching $2,400.
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Apple accidentally promoted the Galaxy Z Flip 7 – on its own channel
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Apple Support Weibo Account Reportedly Posts Samsung Z Flip7 Promo Video, Quickly Deletes It; X User Says, ‘Apple Can’t Make Flip Phones’ (Watch Video) | 📲 LatestLY
Apple has allegedly messed up after its official support account on Weibo reportedly posted a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 promotional video. The incident has led to some confusion and might surprise tech followers. It is said that the post from the official ‘Apple Support’ Weibo account was later deleted. 📲 Apple Support Weibo Account Reportedly Posts Samsung Z Flip7 Promo Video, Quickly Deletes It; X User Says, ‘Apple Can’t Make Flip Phones’ (Watch…
Apple mistakenly shared a promotional video for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 from its official Chinese social media account. An embarrassing blunder, to say the least.
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