Samsung has officially confirmed that it will host its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026, in London at 2 p.m. BST (9 a.m. ET). Managing Editor Derrek Lee will be in the U.K for the event and is ready to report on all things Summer Unpacked!
What you need to know
- Caviar unveiled a luxury Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra edition before Samsung has even announced the phone.
- The special edition honors Lionel Messi with hand-painted cloisonné enamel artwork and 24-karat gold accents.
- Only 19 units will be made, with prices starting at a staggering $13,130 for the 256GB model.
Samsung’s next foldables aren’t expected to be announced until its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22,
What you need to know
- Galaxy Z Flip 8 leak points to another incremental upgrade, with familiar hardware and few meaningful changes.
- Samsung may opt for its in-house Exynos 2600, a surprising move for a premium foldable.
- European prices could jump by up to €180, making the Flip 8 significantly more expensive despite its modest improvements.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is expected to launch on July 22, alongside the Z Fold
What you need to know
- Rumors claim that Samsung might not offer its free storage upgrade for its upcoming Galaxy foldables.
- This was offered to customers who pre-ordered devices, helping them to upgrade from a 256GB model to the 512GB model for free.
- A report claims that Samsung might have customers pay half the cost to upgrade to higher storage, and soaring memory prices might be the reason.
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What you need to know
- Samsung is taking aim at the foldable crease with its Galaxy Z Fold 8, promising a dramatically slimmer, tougher, and nearly crease-free display.
- Flex Titanium replaces carbon fiber beneath the screen with a titanium support layer that's lighter, stronger, and better suited for ultra-thin foldables.
- Early hands-on impressions back up Samsung's claims, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 reportedly feeling thinner while main
What you need to know
- Samsung has reportedly started rolling out One UI 9 Beta 4 (Android 17) to the Galaxy S26 series overseas.
- The beta carries a ~1.25GB download with mostly bug fixes ahead of a hopeful launch for current and past-gen devices.
- Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked is coming up next week (July 22), and the company is expected to debut new foldables and watches.
Android 17's been out for a few weeks now, and Samsung
One of the best things about tablets and foldable phones is the taskbar at the bottom of the folding screen, which houses your most-used apps. But did you know you can have something just like it on regular non-folding phones?
What you need to know
- Reports claim that the Galaxy S26 series has been shattering Samsung's sales expectations, as the company holds "Appreciation Events" and more.
- Sales for the Galaxy S26 have risen by "three times" the amount in recent history, and it's likely consumer fear over a pricier Galaxy S27 that's cultivated this boost.
- Samsung reported a major boost in Galaxy S26 popularity and production earlier this year, but with soar
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What you need to know
- The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is expected to cost $2,099 in the US, which is $100 more than last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7.
- The wider Galaxy Z Fold 8, tipped to take on the iPhone Ultra, is rumored to start at $1,899 for the 256GB base model.
- A Reddit user claims a Samsung store in South Korea is already displaying the Galaxy Z Fold 8 ahead of its official reveal.
- Samsung has confirmed its next Unpacked event fo