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Samsung Releases New Galaxy S III Ad Poking Fun at iPhone 5 Launch

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As noted by The Tech Block, Samsung has released its latest smartphone commercial taking aim at the iPhone, this time promoting its flagship Galaxy S III by parodying Apple fans waiting in line for the iPhone 5.


The 90-second ad highlights several Galaxy S III features including S Beam file transfers accomplished by bumping phones together and the larger display. The ad parodies Apple fans' interest in the iPhone 5's relocated headphone jack and new Lightning connector, while also portraying the phone as uncool by showing one Galaxy S III user saving a place in the iPhone line for his parents.

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Mike Oxard Avatar
Mike Oxard
178 months ago
I'd watch the ad but I'm busy downloading iOS 6, the latest version of the iPhone operating system onto my 3GS, a three and a half year old phone. I wonder what version of android the Samsung will be on in 2016?
Score: 34 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Caliber26 Avatar
Caliber26
178 months ago
Bitter, party of one, your table is now ready in the misery section.

And havent we been "bumping" for quite some time now? How the F is this new and cool?!
Score: 30 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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chrismarle
178 months ago
Laughing at your potential customers isn't a good way to attact them.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Bradllez Avatar
Bradllez
178 months ago
Samsung is right on this one.

(I bet you wish the downvote was still here)
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TheOrioles33 Avatar
TheOrioles33
178 months ago
Samsung is like that friend who tells the same joke over and over. Not funny anymore and very stale and uncreative.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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makingdots
178 months ago
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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