In an amusing blunder, Apple’s official support account on the Chinese social media platform Weibo accidentally posted a promotional video for Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy Z Flip 7. The video, briefly visible on Apple’s branded channel, was quickly taken down after the mistake was noticed.
According to the 9to5Mac report, the original post was intended to highlight Apple’s parental control features for App Store downloads. However, instead of embedding an Apple-branded video, the account mistakenly featured a commercial for Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone.
The slip-up occurred during an effort to promote Apple’s parental controls, but rather than uploading the correct video, the post ended up displaying a promotional clip for the Galaxy Z Flip 7. The error was first spotted by users online and later confirmed by well-known leaker Ice Universe on X (formerly Twitter), who noted that the video was swiftly deleted after being discovered.
The cause of the mix-up remains unclear, but two main theories have emerged. The most likely explanation is a copy-paste mistake, possibly the person managing the account had a Samsung promo link still in their clipboard while preparing Apple’s post. Another possibility is that the account is being run by a third-party marketing agency in China that may also handle content for Samsung, increasing the likelihood of such errors.
While the video has since been removed, the incident has already sparked buzz online due to the competitive tension between the two tech giants, especially with Apple rumoured to be working on its own foldable iPhone to compete with devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Answer. Apple’s official support account on Weibo mistakenly shared a promotional video for Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Answer. The original post was supposed to highlight Apple’s parental control features for App Store downloads.
Answer. It could be a copy-paste mistake, possibly involving a Samsung promo link left in the clipboard. Or else a third-party marketing agency managing content for both Apple and Samsung, which could have led to the mix-up.
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