Apple accidentally promoted the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7

A promotional video of Samsung’s new foldable smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, appeared on the official Apple Support page on Chinese social network Weibo. The post was quickly deleted, but users managed to capture the post before it went viral.

The video was spotted before it was deleted

The error was first noticed by Chinese audiences, and then by international insiders. One of the most prominent sources for Samsung news, blogger UniverseIce, posted a screen capture with the caption, “Accounts mixed up.” The video on Weibo was indeed posted on behalf of “Apple Support China” and showed the official Galaxy Z Flip 7 trailer.

The post itself didn’t last long – it was deleted within hours. However, as is often the case on the internet, the screenshots and videos have survived.

What Could Go Wrong

One of the most likely explanations is a technical error by the contractor. As observers speculate, both companies may have the same SMM partner or agency in China. This has happened before with other brands, and usually involves a switch between client accounts.

Some observers suggest that the two companies may have the same SMM partner or agency in China.

There is a more ironic version: that the publication is the work of a Samsung fan who decided to make a joke. However, most commentators agree that it was an accident.

And then there’s the more ironic version that it was the work of a Samsung fan who decided to make a joke.

A mix-up occurred when China's official "Apple Support" Weibo account accidentally posted a promotional video for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7, which was later promptly taken down. pic.twitter.com/CvxT0EVWx7

Audience reaction: amusement and sarcasm

Social media users were enthusiastic about the curio. In the comments, there was a lot of discussion about how symbolic it was, given that Apple doesn’t have foldable iPhone models yet. Some joked that it was a “hint,” while others joked that “even Apple recognizes Samsung’s leadership in foldable form factors.”

Some joked that it was a “hint,” while others said “even Apple recognizes Samsung’s leadership in foldable form factors.

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