Samsung Pre-Orders of Latest Foldables Grow 30% From Last Year Ahead of Apple
THE SO WHAT
A 30% jump in Samsung foldable preorders suggests foldables are moving from niche to meaningful share of the premium Android base. If you build consumer apps or mobile-first workflows, assume dual-screen and folded states are now worth designing for, not edge cases.
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