Duolingo and Samsung Mock Apple After iPhone Duo Foldable Launch
Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market with the new iPhone Duo sparked a wave of social media reactions, with Samsung and Duolingo taking playful jabs at the company shortly after the device was unveiled.
Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo has sparked a wave of social media banter, with Samsung and language-learning platform Duolingo taking playful jabs at the tech giant over its new device and its name. The exchange on X quickly gained attention after Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone during its September 9 product event.
Duolingo also joined the conversation, focusing on Apple's decision to name its first foldable smartphone the iPhone Duo. The name immediately drew comparisons with Duolingo's popular green owl mascot, also known as Duo. "it's called the iPhone WHAT???" Duolingo posted, followed shortly by another message: "oh god oh god my SEO my SEO". iPhone Duo Price in India.
Duolingo Reacts to 'iPhone Duo' Name
it’s called the iPhone WHAT???
— Duolingo (@duolingo) September 9, 2026
The posts referred to concerns, in a humorous tone, that searches for "Duo" could now increasingly point users towards Apple's new smartphone instead of Duolingo's mascot and brand. The exchange added another layer to the social media reaction surrounding Apple's foldable debut.
Samsung Says Apple Is 'Reheating Our Leftovers'
Samsung Mobile US was quick to react to Apple's foldable iPhone launch, taking aim at the company for entering a segment in which Samsung has been selling foldable devices for several years.
Samsung Takes a Swipe at Apple
I'm so sorry, @DuoLingo. They copied us too #Solidarity
— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2026
In its post on X, Samsung mocked Apple's latest move with the remark, "Reheating our leftovers", suggesting that Apple was bringing features to its devices that Samsung had already introduced in its foldable smartphone lineup. Samsung has been a major player in the foldable market since launching the original Galaxy Fold in 2019. AirPods 5 Launched in India Starting at INR 14,900 With Open-Ear ANC and Siri AI Controls.
Apple Enters Foldable Smartphone Market
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo as its first foldable smartphone, marking the company's entry into a segment already dominated by companies including Samsung and Huawei. The device features a book-style design and a 7.6-inch folding display and is priced at USD 1,999 in the US.
The launch represents one of Apple's biggest changes to the iPhone lineup in recent years, as the company looks to expand into the premium foldable device market.
Tech Rivalry Moves to Social Media
The posts from Samsung and Duolingo highlight how major technology brands increasingly use social media to respond to product launches and engage with competitors.
While Samsung used the opportunity to highlight its experience in foldable smartphones, Duolingo turned Apple's choice of the Duo name into a humorous discussion about branding and online search visibility. The playful exchange quickly became one of the notable social media reactions to Apple's latest product announcement.
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