Apple finally folds – and the internet immediately roasts it
Samsung and Duolingo just turned Apple's foldable Duo launch into their own comedy show.
Apple made its biggest iPhone redesign in years with the introduction of the $1,999 iPhone Duo at its "Surprise and Shine" event. The new device was unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro line, AirPods 5, and new Apple Watches. However, within hours of the announcement, the internet was more focused on Samsung, Honor, Xiaomi, and Duolingo.
Samsung had a live commentary plan for the event, and immediately began mocking Apple for arriving seven years after its own Galaxy Fold in 2019. The most notable retort came from Duolingo, which sarcastically accused Apple of "reheating our leftovers" and "making a phone after me and made it bend over." Duolingo's lighthearted response quickly went viral, with the hashtag "#Solidarity" trending.
Other companies like Motorola and Merriam-Webster also chimed in, with the dictionary noting that its product has been foldable since 1828. The real takeaway was that despite Apple's big event, the internet's attention was captured by a language app and a 200-year-old dictionary.
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