Samsung launches three foldable phones as Apple prepares its first big market push
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, and Z Flip8 go on sale, testing whether Samsung can defend share before Apple arrives.

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Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Z Fold8, and Z Flip8 go on sale, testing whether Samsung can defend share before Apple arrives.
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