Samsung Trolls Apple by Hiring 'Tim Cook' to Endorse Galaxy Z Fold 8

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1. 2h ago

   Samsung Weighs Early TriFold 2 Launch to Rival iPhone Duo

   Samsung is considering an accelerated release of the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 to counter Apple's iPhone Duo. This potential move follows Samsung's aggressive marketing for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, which featured a Tim Cook lookalike. While Apple has entered the foldable market with the Duo, Samsung aims to maintain its lead in foldable hardware. The iPhone Duo currently faces criticism from early users regarding its price and a design that favors right-handed people.

   Why it matters

   Samsung and Apple are locked in a foldable device competition. Samsung previously used a Tim Cook impersonator to troll Apple, claiming the CEO bought a Galaxy Fold. The iPhone Duo now competes against both Samsung foldables and Apple's own tablet-phone combinations.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Samsung is weighing an early launch of the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 to compete with the iPhone Duo.

   What to watch next

   • Official confirmation of a Galaxy Z TriFold 2 release date
   • Apple's response to Samsung's tri-fold development
   • Updated user reviews on iPhone Duo design flaws
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. www.pcmag.com — The Latest Computers & Electronic News and Analysis | PCMag
   2. uk.pcmag.com — Starlink Is Still Imposing Data Caps on Users Outside the US, Europe
   3. mashable.com — Samsung could fast-track Galaxy Z TriFold 2 to compete with iPhone Duo
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2. 2d ago

   Samsung uses "Tim Cook" lookalike for Galaxy Z Fold 8 promotion

   Samsung hired an actor portraying Tim Cook to endorse the Galaxy Z Fold 8, while Apple launched its own foldable device, the iPhone Duo. Samsung claims the Apple CEO purchased a Galaxy Fold, but the marketing campaign uses a lookalike to troll its competitor. The iPhone Duo enters a market where it competes against combinations like the iPhone 18 Pro and iPad Mini, though early user feedback includes complaints regarding right-handed design bias and high costs.

   Why it matters

   The foldable phone market is intensifying as Apple enters the space. Samsung has long dominated this segment with the Z Fold series. This marketing clash highlights the rivalry between the two tech giants as they fight for premium hardware users.

   What is confirmed

   • Apple has unveiled a foldable phone called the iPhone Duo.
   • Samsung used an actor portraying Tim Cook to promote the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Left-handed users claim the iPhone Duo is designed only for right-handers.

   What to watch next

   • Technical specifications and pricing for the iPhone Duo.
   Sources used for this update (9)

   1. Apple — Apple unveils iPhone Duo
   2. TechRepublic — iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro + iPad Mini: Can One Foldable Really Replace Both?
   3. The Verge — Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold
   4. The New York Times — I Tried Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Compares.
   5. Android Authority — Samsung gets 'Tim Cook' to praise the Galaxy Z Fold 8
   6. PCMag — Samsung Trolls Apple by Hiring 'Tim Cook' to Endorse Galaxy Z Fold 8
   7. CNET — CNET Readers Were Right About the iPhone Duo. But There’s One Thing They Got Wrong
   8. PCMag — My Foldable Phone Was an Expensive Mistake. Think Twice Before You Get an iPhone Duo
   9. New York Post — Left-handed Apple users cry discrimination as new foldable iPhone Duo designed for right-handers
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