The event will begin at 10am Pacific time, 1pm Eastern, 7pm in Nigeria and 6pm in the UK, and will be streamed live on Samsung’s website and YouTube channel.

The company is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 series, which will include the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra. 

Ahead of the launch, Samsung said the new devices are “built to simplify everyday interactions, inspire confidence and make Galaxy AI feel seamlessly integrated from the moment it’s in hand.”

One of the features teased is a new privacy display expected to debut on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The feature will allow users to hide selected areas of the screen from people nearby, including notifications that may contain sensitive information.

Reports say Samsung will again split its choice of processors by market. Devices sold in the United States and China are expected to run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, while other regions may receive models powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2600 processor. 

While Qualcomm chips have traditionally outperformed Exynos in speed and heat management, the gap has narrowed in recent years.

Battery and charging upgrades are also expected. According to SamMobile, the Galaxy S26 will come with a 5,100mAh battery, with support for 60W wired charging and 25W wireless charging.

Samsung is also likely to refresh its audio lineup at the event. The Galaxy Buds 4 wireless earbuds are expected to be announced, with a redesigned look following complaints that the previous model closely resembled Apple’s AirPods.

Alongside the product launch, Samsung has opened pre-registration for customers interested in the new devices. 

In the UK, anyone who registers before 6pm on February 25 will receive a £30 voucher to spend on Galaxy ecosystem products. 

Customers who go on to pre-order a device will receive a larger incentive, including 512GB of storage for the price of 256GB, a discount valued at £170. 

Samsung is also offering a chance to win one of ten £500 vouchers through a prize draw.

Further details about the Samsung Galaxy S26 range have also surfaced through leaks. German publication WinFuture reported that the standard Galaxy S26 could start at €999 (roughly N1.6 million), while the S26+ may be priced at €1,269 (about N2.1 million).

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to cost at least €1,469 (N2.4 million). All three models are tipped to launch in white, blue, black and purple.

In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S26 is expected to feature a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display, while the S26+ may come with a larger 6.7-inch Quad HD+ screen. 

Both are said to use Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Armor 2 protection.

The Ultra model is expected to feature a 6.9-inch display and a more advanced camera system, led by a 200-megapixel main sensor. It is also reported to support up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and 60W wired fast charging.

Samsung has not confirmed pricing or full specifications ahead of the event. Those details are expected to be announced officially during the Galaxy Unpacked presentation later this month.

Recall that earlier this year, the tech giant Samsung, ushered in the era of mobile AI through the power of Galaxy AI.

With the introduction of the new Galaxy Z series today, Samsung is opening the next chapter of Galaxy AI by leveraging its most versatile and flexible form factor perfectly designed to enable a range of unique mobile experiences.

Whether using Galaxy Z Fold’s large screen, Galaxy Z Flip’s FlexWindow or making the most of the iconic FlexMode, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 will provide more opportunities to maximize AI capabilities.

Built on the foundation of Samsung’s history of form factor innovation, Galaxy AI uses powerful, intelligent, and durable foldable experience to accelerate a new era of communication, productivity, and creativity.

According to TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, “Samsung’s long history of innovation has allowed us to lead in the mobile space, creating the foldable form factor and ushering in the mobile AI era. Now, we are excited to bring these two complementary technologies together and unlock new possibilities for users around the world. Our foldables meet the unique needs of every user and now enhanced by the power of Galaxy AI, Samsung is delivering an experience like never before”.

Galaxy Z Fold6: Large Screen Productivity Elevated by AI

The Galaxy Z Fold6 offers a range of AI-powered features and tools that maximize the large screen and significantly enhance productivity like the Note Assist on Samsung Notes which offers translation, summaries, and auto formatting for simple and easy meeting notes.

A newly added Composer from Samsung Keyboard generates suggested text based on simple keywords for email and supported social media apps. For social media in particular, the Composer creates text that reflects your tone by analyzing previous posts.

Additionally, the S Pen experience is expanded further meeting with Galaxy AI on the Galaxy Z Fold6’s screen. All-new Sketch to image allows you to create more sophisticated art pieces by generating image options when you simply sketch or draw on the photos in Gallery or Note screen.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 enables you to evolve the way you work, play, and stay informed thanks to Samsung’s longstanding partnership with Google.

The latest Google Gemini app is fully integrated on the new Galaxy Z series, providing your own AI-powered assistant right on your phone.

By simply swiping the corner of the screen or saying, “Hey Google”, you can bring up Gemini’s overlay and get help with writing, learning, or planning.

Gemini is integrated with some of your favorite Google apps, making it easy to organize a perfect travel itinerary by getting real-time flight and hotel booking information – and explore famous landmarks and the best routes to get there using Google Maps.

When you want detailed information about a K-pop music video while watching YouTube on Galaxy Z Fold6’s large screen, you can access Gemini overlay in the multi-window split screen to ask questions.

If you’re curious about who the artist is in the video, just long press the home button and circle, highlight, or tap on screen – and Circle to Search will offer instant search results.

Galaxy AI has also enhanced barrier-free communication on Galaxy Z Fold6. Maximizing its unique dual screen form factor, Interpreter comes with a new conversation mode that enables both parties to conveniently view translations on the main and cover screens for more natural interactions.

Live Translate, which translates phone calls directly on your device in real-time, is also now being extended beyond Samsung’s own native calling app to a selection of popular third-party apps.

Not only does Galaxy Z Fold6 allow you to create content, it allows you to enjoy it, too. Galaxy Z Fold6 offers an upgraded gaming experience, anchored by its powerful chipset and 1.6x larger vapor chamber for the ability to game for longer, while still maintaining performance. Vivid, life-like graphics are supported by Ray Tracing and are brought to life on a 7.6-inch screen[i] that offers a brighter display of up to 2,600nit to deliver more immersive gaming.

Galaxy Z Flip6: Creating Unique Experiences, Customized to You

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is not just optimized for portability, but it offers a range of new customization and creativity features so you can make the most of every moment.

The 3.4-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow has been enhanced yet again, enabling AI-assisted functions without even needing to open the device. And for those communications on-the-go, you can reply to texts with Suggested replies which analyzes your latest messages to suggest a tailored response.

It wouldn’t be Galaxy Z Flip without a variety of ways for you to customize your device either. With the AI-powered Photo Ambient, a wallpaper can change in real-time based on the time and weather. You can also easily create a unified look and feel with suggested screen layout options by analyzing your wallpaper — such as moving the clock and changing the frame color to ensure the background image stands.

Creativity also goes beyond FlexWindow. FlexCam continues to offer the most versatile camera experience and unlocks new creative options. With the new Auto Zoom, FlexCam automatically finds the best framing for your shot by detecting the subject and zooming in and out before making any necessary adjustments. That way, you don’t have to choose between your friends or an incredible backdrop being in the shot – and it’s all hands-free.

New 50MP Wide and 12MP Ultra-wide sensors provide an upgraded camera experience with clear and crisp details in pictures.

Nightography, enhanced with video HDR allows you to capture more brilliant videos — even in dim lighting — and goes further by partnering with popular social apps as well.

The night capturing feature is now available in-app on Instagram, so you can take amazing photos at night and message or share them directly from within the app.

You can continue using all the creative and customizable features of Galaxy Z Flip6 without worrying about battery life either, with longer usage time[i] made possible by hardware and software optimization.

On Security, Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 are secured by Samsung Knox, Samsung Galaxy’s defense-grade, multi-layer security platform built to safeguard critical information and protect against vulnerabilities with end-to-end hardware, real-time threat detection and collaborative protection.

In the era of AI, Samsung’s commitment to empowering you with choice over your device settings is stronger than ever, which is why you have full control over how you allow your data to enhance AI experiences through Galaxy AI settings.

As an added layer of protection, Enhanced Data Protection offers end-to-end encryption when you backup, sync or restore your data with Samsung Cloud.

Galaxy Buds3 Series: Expanding the Connected Experience through Galaxy AI

With the power of Galaxy AI, the Galaxy Buds3 series brings a new communication experience. If you’re attending a class in a foreign language, you can turn on Interpreter in Listening mode on Galaxy Z Fold6 or Flip6 with Galaxy Buds3 series plugged into your ears.

Not only is the Galaxy Buds3 series created to provide the premium audio experience, but it is also designed to do more with less for people and the planet.

Availability

The Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6 and Galaxy Buds3 series will be available for pre-order starting today, July 10, with general availability starting July 24.

Galaxy Z Fold6 is available in Silver Shadow, Pink and Navy, while Galaxy Z Flip6 is also available in Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue and Mint color options so you can a color that best suits your style. The Galaxy Buds3 series offers an ultra-sleek, modern and comfortable design available in two colors, Silver and White.

For your peace of mind, Samsung Care+ — which protects your products with certified care from Samsung experts for accidental damage — will be provided one-year free during pre-order periods.

At the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10 in Paris, Samsung is expected to showcase a series of new devices, including, the next-generation

• Galaxy Z Fold6,
• Galaxy Z Flip6,
• Galaxy Buds3,
• Galaxy Watch7, and the
• Samsung Galaxy Ring.

Techeconomy looks at every possible product that Samsung is likely to introduce at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024:

The Galaxy Z Fold6

The device is expected to be the highlight of Samsung’s Unpacked event this July. Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold6 is expected to be lighter and thinner.

Leaked renders suggest it will have a more rectangular design, similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and it is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

The smartphone will feature a large cover display on the outside and a big foldable screen on the inside, with dimensions likely similar to its predecessor. It will support stylus input, though unlike the Galaxy S Ultra series, the stylus won’t be integral to the phone. Instead, as with its predecessor, it will be part of a special case, likely sold separately.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is Samsung’s next clamshell format foldable, expected to be similar to its predecessor but with a unique cover display.

Despite its compact form factor, it is likely to use the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 as the Galaxy Z Fold6.

To differentiate it from the Z Fold5, the Z Flip6 is expected to come in new color options and feature a slightly bigger battery and updated optics.

Samsung’s upcoming wireless earbuds

Samsung’s upcoming wireless earbuds are expected to resemble Apple’s AirPods lineup.

This includes the Buds3, an affordable variant with a design similar to the 3rd-Gen AirPods, and the Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which mimics the AirPods Pro. Unlike the unique bud-like shape of previous Galaxy Buds, the Galaxy Buds3 series will have a different design.

Currently, there is no exact information on the features or capabilities of these earbuds. However, based on current standards, we can expect features like active noise cancellation (ANC), enhanced battery life, HD audio output, and the ability to pair with two devices, among others.

Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch7 Ultra

Samsung is also expected to introduce two new smartwatches: the Galaxy Watch7 and the Galaxy Watch7 Ultra. The Ultra will be the company’s most advanced smartwatch, featuring a titanium frame similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It comes in a square frame with a circular display, and renders hint at a rotating bezel, akin to the Galaxy Watch6 Classic.

Galaxy Ring

Samsung has been teasing the launch of its Galaxy Ring for a while now, and the company is finally expected to introduce it at the Galaxy Unpacked on July 10.

The Galaxy Ring is anticipated to be one of the most capable smart rings on the market, featuring a host of generative AI capabilities. Samsung will provide more details at the event.

While these are some of the major products expected at the second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2024, the company might surprise us with additional announcements.

What are your expectations from Galaxy Unpacked?

Anticipation is high as the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are set to push forward the Android smartphone experience in 2024.

Scheduled for January 17, the Unpacked event in San Jose will include Samsung’s latest premium Galaxy innovations, designed to enhance the way users live, connect, and create. The event will be live-streamed on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel, commencing at 10 a.m. PST, 1 p.m. EST, 6 p.m. GMT, and 7 p.m. CET.

While teasers and trailers are expected in the lead-up to the event, recent leaks suggest that the Galaxy S24 series will be equipped with AI-powered features under the upcoming One UI 6.1. Reports include additions, including Browsing Assist AI enhancements. These features encompass the ability to highlight key elements on webpages, language translation, and the creation of summarised versions of articles, promising improved productivity for users navigating daily tasks.

Notably, the One UI 6.1’s Gallery app is rumored to introduce video compression capabilities. Additionally, users may have the flexibility to select portions of videos and seamlessly create slow-motion versions without the need for external applications. The efficacy of this feature will likely be a focal point during the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event.

Beyond the aforementioned features, the Galaxy S24 series is expected to debut further AI-driven functionalities. Samsung Notes may introduce note summarisation, real-time language translation during calls could become a reality, and a wallpaper generator along with AI-generated effects for lock screen wallpapers are anticipated. The phones might even offer the capability to erase elements from images and videos, showcasing Samsung’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Counting down to the Unpacked event, tech enthusiasts eagerly await Samsung’s unveiling of these AI-powered features, eager to experience firsthand the capabilities of the Galaxy S24 series and One UI 6.1.