iPhone Duo Pushes Samsung to Launch TriFold 2 Earlier Than Expected

Samsung is said to be speeding up its development of foldable smartphones after Apple's recent launch of the iPhone Duo. Online reports, citing unnamed industry sources, indicate that Samsung anticipates increased competition in the foldable smartphone market due to Apple's entry. Experts generally believe Apple will be a major competitor for Samsung in the foldable market, and the iPhone Duo's arrival may also boost overall market interest in such devices.

According to the latest report, Samsung is contemplating an earlier launch for the Galaxy Z TriFold2, which is the successor to its first tri-fold smartphone. The new model is anticipated to be lighter, thinner, and more durable than its predecessor, and Samsung reportedly intends to launch it at the same price point as its current flagship, $2,899. However, Samsung is not expected to release the TriFold2 before 2027.

Besides the TriFold lineup, Samsung's foldable expansion may extend to a slideable smartphone, as the company is reportedly developing its first slideable device, which could launch alongside the Galaxy Z TriFold2. The introduction of foldable smartphones by Apple is expected to prompt other manufacturers to pursue more aggressive innovation in the segment, as it gains more visibility. As of now, Samsung has not officially confirmed the Galaxy Z TriFold2, its launch timeline, or the rumored slideable smartphone.