Samsung Galaxy unpacked on July 10: what you can expect besides Z Fold 6, Flip 6

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Samsung Galaxy unpacked: when and where to watch in India

Samsung has scheduled the Galaxy Unpacked for June 10 in Paris, France. The in-person event starts at 3:00 PM (CEST) and will be streamed live online to a global audience. In India, the livestream of the event will begin at 6:30 PM on Samsung India’s website, Samsung newsroom and Samsung’s official YouTube channel. Additionally, updates from the event will be available via Samsung’s social media channels.

• Date: June 10

• Time: 6:30 PM (IST)

Samsung Galaxy unpacked: what to expect

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6

In the foldable line, Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 devices. Both are expected to have an AI feature specifically designed for a foldable form factor. Additionally, there will be seasonal upgrades regarding design, display, processor, protection, battery and more.

Starting with a foldable book model, the Galaxy Z Fold 6, it is expected to have a 6.3-inch cover display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the inside, the device is expected to sport a 7.6-inch bendable AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Other notable updates could include a new frame design and material, possibly titanium. The Z Fold 6 is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 system-on-chip (SoC), paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of storage.

Like the Fold, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to feature a flat frame design with color-coordinated metal rings surrounding the rear cameras. The flip-style smartphone is expected to feature a larger capacity battery compared to the current generation model. However, the increase in battery capacity is expected to be marginal.

Galaxy Watch 7 series and Watch Ultra

In the Watch 7 series, Samsung is expected to introduce two models: a basic model and an Ultra model. While both are expected to pack similar features including AI features, the Ultra model is expected to be the rugged offering with a titanium case, square dial and sapphire glass protection on the screen. Additionally, the Ultra model is expected to have a larger screen with a peak brightness of 3,000 nits and a battery life of up to 100 hours.

Galaxy Buds 3 series

Samsung is reportedly planning to completely overhaul the design of its wireless earbuds with the Galaxy Buds 3 series. According to reports, the series will include a standard and a pro model, both of which will feature a stem design instead of a pod design. Samsung will likely adopt the new design to improve microphone quality, as microphones placed on the stem provide closer proximity to the mouth and even better directional voice reception. In addition to the buttons, the housing will also undergo a new design. According to media reports, the Galaxy Buds 3 series will have a rectangular design with a transparent lid that will carry the Samsung branding.

Milky Way Ring

Announced earlier this year, the Galaxy Ring could go official during the Unpacked event on June 10. Samsung has already confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy Ring will come in black, gold, and silver colors and will come in nine different sizes. The battery capacity of each ring will be determined by its size and will likely range between 17mAh and 22mAh.

Additionally, media reports suggest that the Galaxy Ring will come with an earbud-like case for charging. While the company hasn’t revealed much about its health-related features yet, the Galaxy Ring is expected to complement the Galaxy Watch and provide more insight into the user’s health. The Galaxy Ring is expected to include a heart rate sensor, sleep monitoring feature, electrocardiogram (ECG) features and some physical activity trackers, similar to the Galaxy Watch.

Galaxy AI

Samsung previously confirmed that it will “further optimize the Galaxy AI experience” with the upcoming foldable devices. While the company hasn’t revealed much about the upcoming AI features on its smartphones, it has said that the Live Translate AI feature will be extended to third-party apps. Samsung has confirmed that all real-time call translation processing for third-party apps will take place on the device, similar to how it works with Samsung’s own call dialer.

The company has also confirmed that it will soon integrate AI into the Samsung Health app, which will provide “comprehensive health insights along with motivational encouragement to help you improve your daily well-being.” This will likely improve the analysis of health metrics and provide deeper insights for data collected through smart wearable devices such as the Galaxy Watch and the upcoming Galaxy Ring.

First print: June 26, 2024 | 12:00 noon IST