The second Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of the year has arrived and we're here to bring you all the news and announcements as they happen.
You can expect to see a suite of foldable phones and wearables at today's showcase, but the star of the show could be the much-anticipated Galaxy Ring. Oh, and we expect to hear a fair bit about AI too, as that's the buzzword of the tech world at the moment.
This live blog will bring you all the last-minute rumors and leaks ahead of the live stream, as well as our analysis on what's being tipped and what gets announced. So without further ado, read on.
Galaxy Unpacked cheat sheet
- A livestream of the keynote will kick off at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 11pm AEDT
- To watch live, check out our guide on how to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024
- Here are 7 things to expect from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked
- We'll have a full official look at the Samsung Galaxy Ring
- Foldable phones are tipped to be the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6
- We're expecting to see the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
- But a surprise smartwatch could pop up in the form of the Galaxy Watch Ultra
- We could see new earbuds, likely the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds Pro 3
- Expect to hear more about Galaxy AI features and what's to come
Good morning. Managing Editor of Mobile Computing Roland Moore-Colyer here to take you through the run up to what I'm calling the 'summer' Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event. Expect to hear about a good handful of products today.
And AI... always AI.
Right, let's get into it. First off, here's what I reckon you can expect:
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: going by the rumors so far, expect a small upgrade.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: expect a decent suite of changes, notably an improved camera system.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: an upgrade on the Galaxy Watch 6, so more wellness tracking features, better specs and maybe a refreshed design.
The rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: basically Samsung's clap back at the Apple Watch Ultra.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3 and Galaxy Buds 3: new wireless earbuds from Samsung to nip at the heels of the AirPods range.
Of course, all those devices currently exist in the fug of rumors, leaks and speculation. But I've been covering Samsung stuff for years, so am rather confident that we'll see pretty much most of those aforementioned devices.
I've not heard a great deal about the Galaxy Watch Ultra, but a recent big leak has sparked the rumors to more than just a little smoldering in the background.
As the 'boss' of the Mobile Computing division at TechRadar, which means smartphones and tablets, you'd think I'd be excited about the Galaxy Z Fold 6. After all, I have a Fold 4 and Fold 3 within my grasp and do rather like the literal flexibility of the phones.
But I'm not.
I'm expecting to see a chip upgrade to the next-generation Fold but not a lot more given the rumors. Samsung is sure to equip the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with all the AI chops it put into the Galaxy S24 series, but I've not heard much of any unique features to make the Fold 6's larger display sing with smart tools. And that's a pity, so far at least, as I've already written how I hope Samsung leans on AI to make the Galaxy Z Fold 6 special.
Just take a look at the below renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, seemingly based on insider information, and you'll see a phone that looks pretty much identical to its predecessor.
I'd normally say that's no bad thing as I like the design of the current Fold. But equally in the face of tighter competition from the likes of the Google Pixel Fold and OnePlus Open, I feel Samsung could do with mixing up the design of its flagship foldable phone... try saying that fast and after a few beers.
So keeping the focus on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for now, I reckon it'll get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip seen in the Galaxy S24 phones, in addition to a mild battery boost: read our rundown of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 specs for a deeper analysis.
New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 colors are also predicted. Expect to see navy, a light pink, silver, black, and white. All of which would be pretty run-of-the-mill; I'd love a lime green Fold!
As for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 price, expect the next-gene Fold to follow the pricing structure of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and start at $1,799.99 / £1,749 / AU$2,599. But I'd not be super surprised if Samsung upped the price of the Fold, given that's a trend for high-end smartphones that have been released over the past 18 months or so.
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