The company is expected to announce new foldables and smartwatches.
Samsung is hosting its next Galaxy Unpacked on July 22, and since the company already announced the Galaxy S26 lineup earlier this year, all signs point to the new foldables and wearables being the main focus of the launch event. The company is hosting Unpacked live in London, but you’ll be able to watch it from home at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT via the Samsung website, Samsung YouTube channel, or in the livestream we’ll embed in this article closer to the event.
Leaks and rumors spreading ahead of the event suggest that the biggest change Samsung will make to its foldable phones is the addition of an entirely new aspect ratio. While the ultra-thin Galaxy Z Fold 7 looked more or less like a normal smartphone when closed, a rumored “wide” Galaxy Z Fold 8 could have a more passport-like shape, making it better for watching videos when open. The design would be similar to Apple’s foldable and could be sold alongside the Galaxy Flip 8 and a “Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra” with the same aspect ratio as the current Z Fold 7. Besides the new colors and RAM-influenced pricing, all three phones are expected to come with updated Snapdragon chips. The Ultra model might also have faster wireless charging and a less noticeable crease.
Samsung is also expected to announce the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 at Unpacked. Visually, the smartwatches may resemble last year’s models, but both are expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, and the Ultra 2 is said to include a larger 800 mAh battery. Samsung is also working with Google, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster on smart glasses, which Google demonstrated at I/O 2026. Although these glasses aren’t expected to be available until the fall, it’s possible Samsung will share more information about the two collaborations at its event.
