Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 took place on July 10th, streaming globally from Paris. The event showcased Samsung's latest flagship products, bringing plenty of excitement for tech enthusiasts. Here’s a rundown of the biggest reveals and what you need to know.
Galaxy Z Flip6
The Galaxy Z Flip6 boasts a sleek, compact design, which makes it Samsung's most portable smartphone yet.
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The new floated design gives the illusion of the display floating on the frame. It also has 300mAh more battery capacity than its predecessor, as well as a 50 MP wide rear camera.
The enhanced cooling system significantly improves performance by introducing a vapor chamber in the Galaxy Z Flip for the first time.
Key features include:
- FlexCam for hands-free selfies
- Flex Mode for wide group photos
- Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 processor
Read more: 7 upgrades you'll find in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Galaxy Z Fold6
This new flagship foldable phone builds upon its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, with enhanced power, a refined design, and integrated artificial intelligence features.
The Galaxy Z Fold6 features a 6.3” cover display that unfolds into a stunning 7.6” screen, offering a mini-tablet experience. With its ultra-thin design, it stands out as the most compact and lightweight Galaxy Fold.
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Powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, optimized specifically for Samsung, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers enhanced CPU, GPU, and ray-tracing performance. This delivers significant improvements in gaming and AI tasks.
Regarding imaging, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 retains a 50MP main camera and introduces an improved ultra-wide camera with HDR capability.
Exciting features include:
- Circle to Search and Live Translate
- Sketch to Image for creative expression
- Updated Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 processor
Read more: 9 Best Foldable Phones of 2024
Galaxy Ring
The Galaxy Ring signifies Samsung's first entry into the smart ring industry. It promises robust health monitoring capabilities, including sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen levels, skin temperature tracking, and workout monitoring.
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Unlike its competitors like the Oura Ring, which supports both Android and iPhone, the Galaxy Ring requires a Samsung smartphone for full functionality. It features a unique "Vitality" score and period predictions, enhancing its utility beyond basic fitness tracking.
The Galaxy Ring aims to capture a niche market interested in discreet health monitoring without the bulk of traditional smartwatches. Future updates may expand its capabilities, which may potentially integrate features like NFC for contactless payments.
Highlights include:
- Up to 7 days of battery life
- Water resistance
- Continuous health monitoring
Read more: 12 Ways How Wearables Help Improve Your Health
Galaxy Watch Ultra
Forget the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The 2024 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra could be the most durable and feature-rich smartwatch of the year.
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The Galaxy Watch Ultra can withstand extreme conditions, including 10 ATM water pressure, 55°C heat, and 9,000m altitude. It’s perfect for adventurers with a battery that lasts up to 100 hours in power-saving mode.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra is powered by the Exynos W1000 processor, three times faster and 30% more efficient than the previous generation. The screen features a brightness of 3,000 nits, equivalent to that of the Apple Watch Ultra 2, ensuring excellent visibility even in direct sunlight.
The battery life is impressive, with a 590 mAh capacity providing over four days in Power Saving Mode and up to 40 hours with GPS in Exercise Power Saving Mode. This ensures the watch can keep up with even the most active lifestyles.
Key Features:
- Dual-frequency GPS for accurate location tracking
- Durable titanium cushion frames
- Enhanced power management with a three-nanometer processor
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Galaxy Watch7
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 builds on its predecessor with subtle yet significant enhancements, positioning itself as a top contender in the competitive Wear OS market.
The Galaxy Watch 7 closely resembles the Galaxy Watch 6, with both available in 40mm and 44mm variants. Both models support Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC for mobile payments, and LTE versions are also available.
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Under the hood, the Galaxy Watch 7 sees several upgrades over the Watch 6. Both models have 2GB of memory, but the Watch 7 doubles the storage to 32GB and includes a dual-frequency GPS for better location tracking during workouts, even in areas with interference from buildings or trees.
The Watch 7 also boasts the latest Exynos W1000 processor, offering three times the speed and 30% more efficiency than the previous generation.
New Features:
- Floating design with a 3nm processor, optimizing battery life and quick app switching
- Galaxy AI insights and analysis, including the Energy Score feature
- Energy Score checks your sleep, heart rate, and daily activities to help plan your routines for maximum health efficiency
Galaxy Buds3 Series
Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds3 Pro and Galaxy Buds3, both featuring an angled stem design for improved sound quality. Both models offer active noise cancellation, with the Buds3 Pro boasting adaptive noise control, enhanced 2-way speaker noise control, and an ambient sound feature.
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The Galaxy Buds 3 has an open-fit design with a single dynamic driver. It offers 5 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation (ANC) and 24 hours with the case. The Adaptive ANC feature automatically adjusts the level of noise cancellation according to your environment.
The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro also boasts a two-way driver system for superior audio quality, offering 6 hours of battery life with active noise cancellation and up to 26 hours with the charging case. They feature Adaptive Noise Control, Siren Detect, and Voice Detect.
Exciting Features:
- IP57 water and dust resistance
- Wireless charging support
- Samsung’s Bluetooth codec for high-quality audio
- Interpreter mode for real-time conversation translation with compatible Galaxy devices
- Buds3 Pro includes “blade light” indicators for Bluetooth pairing and Find My feature
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Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024, showcased some exciting new gadgets that are changing the game in tech. From the compact Galaxy Z Flip6 to the rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra, these devices offer cutting-edge features designed to enhance your daily life.
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