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EXCLUSIVE DATA: Samsung's foldable phone poised to steal Apple customers

Samsung's newly announced foldable phone could attract iPhone users, according to an informal survey of Business Insider readers from Business Insider Intelligence.

For context, the $1,980 Galaxy Fold, which launches on April 26, has a tablet-sized screen that can be folded to the size and shape of a typical smartphone.

Here are key takeaways from the survey:
  • Almost 8 in 10 (76%) respondents would be interested their next smartphone being a foldable phone.

  • Nearly 90% of Galaxy owners said they're interested in a foldable phone as their next smartphone, while 43% said they're extremely interested.

  • Meanwhile, more than two-thirds (68%) of iPhone owners would also be interested in a foldable phone as their next smartphone.
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BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS

BMW and Daimler are forming a mobility powerhouse

The companies will create, own, and operate five new standalone companies that are each focused on specific products and services: ride-hailing, electric vehicle (EV) charging, car-sharing, multi-modal transportation, and parking. Read More →

Pinterest as a public company could boost brand interest

While Pinterest isn't going to threaten the duopoly — the visual search engine commands only about 0.6% of the US digital ad pie, per eMarketer estimates — it will become a bigger player in the digital ad space. Read More →

Experian drops its $366 million ClearScore acquisition

Credit bureau Experian — one of the biggest credit data firms globally — has scrapped its proposed acquisition of credit-scoring fintech ClearScore. Read More →

HTC unveiled its new 5G smart hub at the opportune time

At MWC 2019 on Tuesday, HTC unveiled its dedicated 5G mobile smart hub, dubbed HTC 5G Hub, that's designed to connect up to 20 devices simultaneously. Read More →

AT&T's new smartwatch will drive transformation in healthcare

The carrier teamed up with OneLife Technologies Corp, a mobile healthcare software and data-collection company, to develop the OnePulse smartwatch, which is designed with telehealth and remote patient monitoring capabilities. Read More →

FedEx's new delivery bot could help it circumvent Amazon

Memphis-based logistics behemoth FedEx unveiled a small, ground-based delivery robot designed to execute same-day deliveries to consumers. Read More →

Qualcomm makes 5G power moves at MWC

Qualcomm outlined its 5G-enabled future at Mobile World Congress this week, making a slew of 5G announcements for an array of devices, including smartphones, PCs, VR and AR devices (XR), and automobiles. Read More →

Instagram could soon launch a Pinterest-like collection feature

The potential Pinterest copycat comes at a dangerous time for the visual search engine, which has just announced that it's filing for its IPO. Read More →

Venmo debuted a limited-edition rainbow-colored card

The card will function the same as regular Venmo cards, allowing customers to pay wherever Mastercard is accepted, split costs and tips, withdraw funds from select ATMs, and manage their Venmo balance, but it will only be available for as long as supplies last, according to Venmo. Read More →

Target is inviting brands to its marketplace

The program is invite-only for brands and will hold sellers responsible for shipping, though Target will accept returns in-store. Early participants include sporting goods company Mizuno and electronics company Casio. Read More →
 
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