Apple is trying to hinder the Galaxy S6 at every turn

Executives at Samsung must be fuming right now. According to multiple reports out today, Apple will start accepting non-Apple devices as part of its trade-in program in the next few weeks. That means Android phones. Which means Samsung phones. Samsung’s flagship Galaxy range could well be among the biggest contingent of traded in phones when the program starts because it’s already the main challenger to the iPhone on the high-end. Then there’s the timing of all this. Samsung is preparing to launch its new Galaxy S6 and curved-screen S6 Edge in multiple countries on April 10. Apple’s new extended trade-in program will kick off in “weeks,” according to 9to5Mac, which first reported the news. If the trade-in program launches before the S6 even goes on sale, that could be a problem for Samsung. It means Apple can suddenly catch current owners of the Samsung Galaxy S5 in that crucial, decisive moment when they choose to upgrade to their next phone, giving many a greater incentive to switch to Apple and the iPhone 6.