Samsung Welcomes Folding iPhone Competition Ahead of Apple Debut
· Technology · Wired, wired.me, Indian Express
Samsung executives have stated that Apple's anticipated entry into the folding smartphone market is entirely welcome. Speaking to WIRED, Hee-Cheul Moon and Seungki Choi of Samsung's R&D groups emphasized that device weight remains the critical factor for foldable adoption. Samsung recently reduced the weight of its Galaxy Z Fold8 to 201 grams by redesigning internal components, including circuit boards and auxiliary parts. The company reported a 30 per cent global increase in preorders for its latest folding handsets compared to previous models.
Why it matters
Apple's expected launch of a folding device validates the foldable category, while intense competition forces manufacturers to continuously reduce device weight and thickness.
Read the original report — Wired
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