The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening in July

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The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is happening in July. We'll find out more in a moment. But first, if you're someone who likes to stay up late and watch TV, you've probably resorted to hiding away in bed with Netflix open on your phone so as not to disturb roommates or family members. There in the dark, you hold the phone up to your face, squinting at the tiny shapes of the actors on screen. While the glorious expanse of television sits abandoned in the next room over. But it doesn't need to be this way. Modern smart TV operating systems such as Roku, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV are full of small conveniences that go unnoticed by many.
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While Apple fans continue to wait for the first foldable iPhone, Samsung is looking to extend its dominance in the category at its next Galaxy Unpacked event, which is set for July 22nd in London. Currently, concrete details regarding what Samsung has planned for the show are relatively light aside from the company saying that it will introduce its latest Galaxy innovations that build on its leadership in foldables. However, if you've been paying attention to the latest round of rumors and leaks, we're expecting to see 2-3 new phones alongside possible updates to Samsung's Galaxy Watch line. The new Galaxy Z Flip 8 is basically a lock for the event, with Samsung expected to showcase an updated compact foldable featuring a reworked hinge, improved performance, and potentially a lighter chassis. But don't get your hopes up for a big redesign, as it seems the global RAM shortage is making major upgrades a bit cost-prohibitive for 2026
Instead, the more exciting potential development is the release of two different versions of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 The base model is rumored to get a wider main display that would provide a better aspect ratio for watching movies and shows when the phone is opened. Unfortunately, in order to keep costs down, the standard Z Fold 8 may only feature two rear cameras instead of three like we got on the Z Fold 7
Meanwhile, we are also expecting to see the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which could be the new top-tier model in the line featuring display tech that results in a less obvious crease alongside an updated processor, three rear cameras, and possibly faster charging speeds. That said, I'm not fully convinced the rumored names and features are 100% accurate, as it makes more sense to me that the wider main display would be featured on the flagship Ultra model, while the base Z Fold 8 retains the same design Samsung used on the current Z Fold 7 Regardless, the arrival of two different book-style foldables from Samsung at the same event would be a first, so they should be worth keeping an eye on. And with Samsung posting cryptic teasers about a new phone with a wider design on social media, there are some definite big changes coming to the Z Fold family. Also, while it's not set in stone, there's also a chance we could see the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, or even Samsung's upcoming Android XR glasses make an appearance at Galaxy Unpacked. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Samsung holds off on doing full reveals for some or all of those until sometime later this fall. Finally, for those who are really jazzed about Samsung's next batch of devices without seeing them first, the company is opening up reservations ahead of Galaxy Unpacked that come with a $30 credit for anyone who pre-orders. For more information from the next Galaxy Unpacked event, you can watch the presentation live on samsung.com or Samsung's YouTube channel at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, 6 a.m. Pacific Time on July 22nd, before you check back in with Engadget for a full rundown of news and analysis.