Samsung holds almost all the cards in the world’s foldable phone market. Its dominant 88% market share is just a roll away from building hotels on Boardwalk and Park Place. However, like an overconfident Monopoly player, Samsung seems content to let its competition take another trip around the board before it bankrupts them. An ill-timed trip to jail or an unfortunate chance card could spoil the lead, but Samsung is willing to risk it. It’s coasting on the strength of its foldable lineup, and it’s about time for some real competition.
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