{
  "id": 14718530,
  "title": "Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is more popular than ever thanks to iPhone Duo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/samsung-says-the-galaxy-z-fold-8-is-more-popular-than-ever-thanks-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T14:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/10/15/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-popularity-iphone-duo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung has reported that demand for its Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable smartphone is surging after Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, according to a statement to Forbes. The company's UK VP over mobile noted that interest in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 has seen a significant increase, with search interest for the device even rising by an impressive 300%. Since its launch, customer demand for Galaxy Z Fold 8 has climbed by 16%, while active Google searches for Samsung foldables have surged by 300% in the past month alone, reinforcing Samsung's market leadership. It appears that Apple's high-profile debut and its loyal fanbase have brought foldables into the spotlight, prompting many potential buyers to explore other options. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is priced at $1,699 on Amazon, which is $300 less than the iPhone Duo, and even more competitively at a selected discount on Samsung.com at just $50 more than Apple's base 256GB model. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is currently available for those interested in experiencing Samsung's innovative foldable technology.",
  "summary": "Apple’s debut in the foldable market was always going to have an impact on Android foldables, with many brands having been optimistic that it would have a positive ripple effect. For Samsung, that appears to be true, as the company says that interest in its Galaxy Z Fold 8 remains significantly higher following the iPhone Duo’s announcement. more…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Camera World",
        "title": "iPhone Duo: Are these quirky apps enough to make the pricy Apple fold phone worth pre-ordering?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/iphone-duo-are-these-quirky-apps-enough-to-make-the-pricy-apple-fold",
        "published": "2026-10-15T08:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}