Orders for Apple's First Foldable, the 'iPhone Duo' — BigGo Finance
South Korean mobile carriers have opened pre-orders for Apple's first foldable smartphone, the 'iPhone Duo,' ahead of its official launch on the 23rd. The carriers are offering various incentives and trade-in bonuses to compete with Samsung's established foldable market share.
Why it matters
Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market represents a major shift in the competitive landscape of mobile hardware.
Add preferred source South Korea's three major mobile carriers began taking pre-orders for Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on the 16th. SK Telecom is offering up to 2.21 million won (approximately $1,600) in benefits and a prize drawing for 1,210 customers. KT is guaranteeing launch-day delivery and offering Naver Pay credits, while LG Uplus is strengthening trade-in bonuses and running an Apple accessory package raffle. The iPhone Duo officially launches on the 23rd, and Apple's entry into the foldable market is expected to intensify competition with Samsung Electronics. KT also launched 'RadioBiz,' an AI-powered in-store music service for small business owners, on the same day.
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