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  "id": 8043358,
  "title": "Galaxy Z Fold 8 saw a surge in popularity as soon as Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/galaxy-z-fold-8-saw-a-surge-in-popularity-as-soon-as-apple-unveiled",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/17/galaxy-z-fold-8-saw-a-surge-in-popularity-as-soon-as-apple-unveiled-the-iphone-duo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following Apple's unveiling of the iPhone Duo, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 experienced a significant increase in popularity, according to ETNews reports. In South Korea, sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 surged by approximately 10% compared to the week prior to the iPhone Duo's unveiling. This surge is believed to be a result of potential buyers who were uncertain about choosing between the two foldables, either walking away from the Apple presentation or being put off by the higher price tag. Although the Fold 8 and iPhone Duo share similar price points in the US and other markets, there is a notable 1 million won ($700) difference in Korea. Despite this, Samsung still holds the lead in overall foldable market share.",
  "summary": "Apple’s first foldable is likely going to be the world’s most popular foldable in due time, but the launch of iPhone Duo actually had the opposite effect off of the bat, with Galaxy Z Fold 8 seeing a surge in popularity. more…",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 — which foldable is best for you?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/iphone-duo-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-8-which-foldable-is-best-for-you",
        "published": "2026-09-16T04:30:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Samsung reportedly rushing new trifold phone in response to iPhone Duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/samsung-reportedly-rushing-new-trifold-phone-in-response-to-iphone-duo",
        "published": "2026-09-16T11:03:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "One UI 9 brings the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s best new features to the Galaxy S26 series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/one-ui-9-brings-the-galaxy-z-fold-8s-best-new-features-to-the-galaxy",
        "published": "2026-09-16T15:17:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 on sale for $250 off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/amazon-has-the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-on-sale-for-250-off",
        "published": "2026-09-16T17:07:10.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Samsung Galaxy S26 finally gets the Z Fold 8's best features with One UI 9",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/samsung-galaxy-s26-finally-gets-the-z-fold-8s-best-features-with-one",
        "published": "2026-09-16T18:33:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Sales of Galaxy Z Fold 8 increase following unveiling of Apple's 1st foldable smartphone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/sales-of-galaxy-z-fold-8-increase-following-unveiling-of-apples-1st-7926109",
        "published": "2026-09-17T01:31:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Sales of Galaxy Z Fold 8 increase following unveiling of Apple's 1st foldable smartphone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/sales-of-galaxy-z-fold-8-increase-following-unveiling-of-apples-1st",
        "published": "2026-09-17T02:12:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "iPhone Duo may have inadvertently helped Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/iphone-duo-may-have-inadvertently-helped-galaxy-z-fold-8-sales",
        "published": "2026-09-17T12:43:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Gadgeteer",
        "title": "Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Gets Korea Sales Bump After iPhone Duo Reveal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-gets-korea-sales-bump-after-iphone-duo-reveal",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:30:57.000Z"
      }
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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."
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