Following the “Far Out” event, which marked the introduction of the new iPhone 14 series, rival tech giant Apple was mocked by Samsung on its social media channel. Let us know when it folds, the official Twitter account of Samsung Mobile US wrote in a tweet mocking the firm for not launching a foldable phone.
Despite Apple has yet to introduce one, Samsung is the market leader in the foldable smartphone category.
However, several cryptic tweets from Samsung Mobile US’s official account criticized Apple’s iPhone 14 series.
Samsung also poked fun at Apple’s boxy watch designs, saying the firm favored circular watches since they are “traditional.”
“Nice. Boxy, yes, but pleasant. We favor a round shape ourselves. Classic.” the Samsung Mobile US account tweeted.
Despite not yet having a foldable phone on the market, various publications have reported that Apple is working on one.
Over the years, Samsung has established a custom of making fun of Apple during or after its flagship events.
The South Korean manufacturer poked fun at Apple in a previous unveiling when it eliminated the headphone jack from its phones. Even after Apple ceased distributing chargers with phones, the ridiculing of the notch persisted.
When Apple introduced a variety of goods at the “Far Out” event on September 7, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max attracted the most interest.
The gadgets also receive more powerful cameras and bigger batteries.
The cost of the iPhone 14 in the US has been set at $799, or about 63,700. The starting price for the iPhone 14 Plus is $899, or around 71,600. The color possibilities for both phones will be Blue, Midnight, Purple, Starlight, and (PRODUCT) RED.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 14 will open on September 9, according to Apple. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available for purchase beginning September 16 and October 7, respectively.
The iPhone 14 begins at Rs 79,900 in India, while the iPhone 14 Plus costs Rs 89,900.
The entry-level iPhone 14 Pro starts at $999 (about 79,555) in the US, while the top-of-the-line iPhone 14 Pro Max costs $1,099 (about 87,530).
Beginning on September 9, these models will be available for pre-order, and on September 16, they will be for sale. Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, and Space Black color variants will be offered for purchase.
In comparison, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max start at prices of 1,29,900 and 1,39,900, respectively, in India. Both Apple’s online shop and Apple Authorized Resellers offer the phones for sale.