Duolingo jokes about brand infringement as Apple unveils its own 'Duo'
mallow610 · x · 2026-09-10
After Apple unveiled a product named 'Duo' at its event, Duolingo's official account quipped: 'What an exciting Apple event! I sure hope my brand doesn't get infringed upon' — a nod to its owl mascot sharing the name.
A textbook example of reactive brand social media marketing worth noting for the industry.
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