Samsung wrapped up its summer Galaxy Unpacked event yesterday, and there weren’t many surprises. Pre-event leaks They showed off the new Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold, along with details on two new watches and the Galaxy Ring. What we got was… the announcement of the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra and the official unveiling of the Galaxy Ring. Is there anything leakers can’t do?
Perhaps the only surprise was the news from Google. WearOS 5 will debut on the new Galaxy Watch If you want to relive this drama before we talk about the product later, Check out our live blog again or Watch a replay of a Samsung streamIf you don’t have time to read through them all, we’ve summarised all the news below in an easy-to-understand format.
Galaxy Ring
Firstly, let us introduce you to an entirely new product category from Samsung. Smart RingThe company has already announced that the device, which looks very similar to the Oura Ring, Health and Wellness FocusedAnd now we have a clearer idea of how it works and how much you’ll have to pay to get it. Galaxy Ring.
Samsung claims it managed to pack its existing sensor technology into the ring’s smaller form factor. The titanium Galaxy Ring is equipped with an accelerometer, a PPG sensor to measure blood flow, and skin temperature detection. It can track metrics like sleep score, movement during sleep, heart rate, breathing rate, and menstrual cycle. Samsung also provides an overall energy score, gives an overview of your overall health, and suggests ways to improve it. All this without the need for a subscription, which is great news, by the way.
In addition to automatic exercise detection, the ring can also give you heart rate alerts and remind you to move around if you haven’t been very active recently. You can also use the smart ring to take photos remotely with your Galaxy smartphone.
The Galaxy Ring can run for up to seven days on a single charge, comes with a fast-charging case, and is priced at $400. Pre-orders begin today in the US, and the wearable will start shipping from July 24. Another notable thing is that Samsung claims that wearing the Galaxy Ring together with the Galaxy Watch will increase the Galaxy Ring’s battery life by up to 30 percent.
Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6
Samsung’s flip phone is getting its annual refresh just in time to take it to the beach, perhaps testing how well its folds hold up these days. Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 Both phones are the thinnest and lightest models in their respective lineups, and Samsung says they’re more durable than ever. The company says reinforced folding edges help support the dual-rail hinge, and a “reinforcement layer” on the main screen improves crease without compromising strength. Both phones also feature Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for added durability.
The device runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. On the cooling front, the Z Fold 6 features a larger vapor chamber than its predecessor. The Z Flip 6 is the first Z Flip to feature a vapor chamber, which should improve cooling.
Since it’s 2024, smartphones have a lot of AI features (some of which are Galaxy Ultra S24), fully integrated Google Gemini apps, which can generate more detailed images based on your sketches, draft emails based on prompts, and plenty of AI-powered camera upgrades.
One undoubtedly cool feature of the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 is that the interpreter app makes the most of the dual-screen format, with translations appearing on both the main and cover screens with the aim of encouraging more natural conversations. Translations are processed on-device, rather than via the cloud.
Speaking of displays, they’re slightly larger this year. The 7.6-inch main screen is 2.7mm wider, while the cover screen is 1mm wider. At 2,600 nits, the display is the brightest of any Galaxy Fold and on par with the Galaxy S24.
As for the Z Flip 6, one of the major upgrades is its new camera system. The foldable smartphone boasts a 50MP wide-angle sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor (the same as the base Galaxy S24). The former has 2x optical zoom, with artificial intelligence helping to bring the zoom capability up to 10x. Samsung has also increased the base memory from 8GB to 12GB.
Both smartphones are available for preorder starting today, with general availability starting July 24. Pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 starts at $1,900, while the Z Flip 6 starts at $1,100. Pre-orders of the Z Fold 6 will get you a storage increase from 256GB to 512GB, or from 512GB to 1TB. Pre-orders of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will also get you a free storage increase from 256GB to 512GB.
If you want to know more about the device before you buy, you might be pleased to know that we’ve actually tried it out for ourselves. First impressions of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 Or watch the video above.
Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra
Of all the words Samsung could have chosen for its new premium smartwatch, it had no choice but to go with “Ultra.” A smartwatch with that name.
Anyway, Samsung’s new high-end smartwatch is here, and it’s called the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Wear OS 5 devices It has a new cushioning design for added protection and what Samsung calls “visual perfection,” and the Watch Ultra is designed for durability, presumably with extreme athletes in mind.
Firstly, it is said to work at a wider range of altitudes, from 500 meters to 9,000 meters above sea level. It’s waterproof to a depth of 100 meters and has a titanium frame. Samsung claims it can run for up to 100 hours in power saving mode and 48 hours with exercise power saving enabled, so adventurers won’t have to worry about the device running out of juice. Either way, it should have the longest battery life of any Galaxy Watch.
Other features include multi-course workout tracking (including triathlons), advanced personalized heart rate zones, and an emergency siren for added safety. The screen has a peak brightness of 3,000 nits, making it easy to see in very bright conditions, and it also has a night mode. Samsung says the Galaxy Watch Ultra can also detect signs of sleep apnea. Plus, there’s a new programmable Quick Button.
If you want a modern Samsung smartwatch without all the extra features, the Galaxy Watch 7 is the way to go. This model is the first to feature a 3nm processor, which Samsung claims will deliver three times faster CPU performance and 30% more power efficiency. It also has a dual-frequency GPS system for improved location accuracy, upgraded health tracking, and the ability to control the device with double-pinch gestures. Hmm, Have you heard that somewhere before?
The Galaxy Watch Ultra comes in a 47mm size only and is priced at $650. The Galaxy Watch 7 comes in 40mm and 44mm sizes with prices starting at $300. As with all new products, pre-orders are available now, with shipping and general availability starting on July 24th.
We also had the opportunity to go I actually tried out the Galaxy Watch Ultrayou can read all of our first impressions of Samsung’s take on a high-end smartwatch.
Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro
Along with rings, watches and foldables, there’s also the new Galaxy Buds. Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro When paired with the Z Flip 6 or Z Fold 6, the translator app can translate audio in real time and send it to your ears, which could be useful for people studying abroad or taking foreign language classes.
Both models use microphones to analyze internal and external sounds to optimize audio quality and active noise cancellation, and the Buds 3 Pro can automatically adjust to noise with Adaptive Noise Control, siren detection, and voice detection features.
The in-ear Buds 3 Pro features a new blade (stem) design with built-in lights, pinch or swipe up/down controls for audio, dual amplifiers, planar tweeters, and ultra-wideband calling.
Again, pre-orders for the earbuds begin today, with general availability starting July 24. Pricing for the Galaxy Buds 3 starts at $180, while the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will cost $250.
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Update July 11, 1pm: This article has been updated since publication to include a link to the Samsung Store and a link and reference to Engadget’s article on the Galaxy Unpacked event.
