Samsung’s summer Galaxy Unpacked event is less than two weeks away and there are plenty of rumors about what will be revealed. The company is likely to unveil new foldable phones, headphones, smartwatches and, perhaps most notably, share more details about the long-awaited Galaxy Ring wearable health device. We also expect to hear updates on Galaxy AI, the phone maker’s suite of AI-powered software features.
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Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the July 10 event in Paris, including how to watch it and what’s potentially in the works.
How to watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung will livestream the event on the company’s website on the Samsung Press Room and on its YouTube channel starting on 6 a.m. Pacific Time (9:00 am ET) where July 10th.
The company also posted an animated invitation on its YouTube channel, showing a 3D cube spinning on its tip on a flat surface, which then projects the Eiffel Tower and the Galaxy AI logo.
Galaxy AI gets an update
In its official invitation to the event, which the company sent out on Tuesday, Samsung noted: “The next frontier of Galaxy AI is coming.”
Galaxy AI, which Samsung introduced earlier this year, is designed to improve and simplify various tasks, such as photo editing and searching. And as more phone makers, from Apple to Google, tout their respective AI offerings, Samsung will surely continue to amplify its own developments on that front. In fact, Galaxy AI’s prominence in the invitational suggests that it will likely dominate the keynote.
The invitation also notes: “Get ready to discover the power of Galaxy AI, now embedded in the latest Galaxy Z series and across the Galaxy ecosystem,” hinting that the next generation of foldable and flipping devices will also be unveiled.
Samsung’s next generation of foldable phones could be coming.
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New foldables on the horizon
Samsung typically hosts two Unpacked events each year; one around January or February, during which it introduces the latest Galaxy S line, and another in the summer, which focuses on foldables. That’s why we’re likely to see the debut of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 during this event.
We don’t know much about what these new phones might offer, but we’re looking forward to learning more about how Galaxy AI will be incorporated into various elements of the devices, from the camera to notes and messages.
The next generation of Galaxy Buds
Samsung will introduce new earbuds, which means we could see the Galaxy Buds 3, Buds 3 Pro, or both. The company introduced the Buds 2 during its summer 2021 event and the Buds 2 Pro the following year.
Leaks suggest the Galaxy Buds 3 could borrow the design of Apple’s AirPods Pro, complete with a bulb and angled stem. The case can also be rectangular and open from the top, and feature a transparent design on the top so users can check if both buttons are inside at a glance. Samsung apparently won’t be borrowing Apple’s bright white color palette, however, as it will reportedly use dark, metallic colors in its designs.
It’s time for new smart watches
We may see the Galaxy Watch 7, as well as a more powerful Ultra version, which would offer more premium features and a higher price.
Samsung could also introduce a cheaper Samsung Galaxy Watch FE. This could appeal to people who want a smartwatch but aren’t willing to spend several hundred dollars on high-end versions.
We could learn more about the Galaxy Ring that Samsung teased during January’s Unpacked event.
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More details about Galaxy Ring
We finally got to learn more about the long-awaited Galaxy Ring, which Samsung teased during its January Unpacked event and showed off prototypes at this year’s Mobile World Congress.
As Samsung continues its foray into digital health, it will need to distinguish itself from competitors like Oura Ring, as CNET’s Patrick Holland points out. It has the potential to do this by leveraging its brand reputation (if you already love your Samsung phone and/or smartwatches, you may also gravitate toward the Galaxy Ring) and making the Galaxy Ring more affordable (the Oura Ring starts at around of $300, with a monthly subscription fee of $6 to start). We may learn final specs, pricing, and availability during the summer Unpacked event.
As always, CNET reporters will be on the ground covering Samsung’s announcements on July 10.
