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Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked wave of new devices

Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event brings new watches, foldables, glasses and a deepened Qualcomm chip partnership across its ecosystem.

5 stories57 sourcesUpdated Jul 22, 2026

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Jul 22, 2026
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra2 with brighter displays, longer battery life and new health tracking features.
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Jul 22, 2026
Details emerge on the Watch Ultra2's 800mAh battery, thinner design and first-time EN13319 dive certification with Mares dive features.
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Jul 22, 2026
Samsung rolls out silicon-carbon batteries across the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 for higher energy density.
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Jul 22, 2026
Samsung launches Galaxy Glasses designed with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, featuring AI translation via Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 and Google Gemini.

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Samsung Rolls Silicon-Carbon Batteries Across Foldables

Samsung is rolling out silicon-carbon batteries across its Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8, making them the first Galaxy phones to use this chemistry and promising higher energy density without increasing device size. The company emphasizes a full battery-system redesign focused on safety and long-term performance, linking the move to addressing past battery concerns and enabling better foldable battery life.

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Qualcomm Samsung Expand Snapdragon Across Galaxy Devices

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, Wear Elite, and AR1 Gen 1 will power Samsung’s new Galaxy lineup, including foldables, watches, and intelligent eyewear, to deliver a unified AI experience with strong on-device processing and cross-device connectivity. The expanded partnership positions Snapdragon across Samsung’s ecosystem beyond phones, signaling a broader platform strategy for Galaxy AI while prompting questions about vendor leverage and user adoption in XR and wearables.

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Jul 22, 2026

Qualcomm and Samsung expand their partnership, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Wear Elite and AR1 Gen 1 powering the full new Galaxy lineup.

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Samsung launches Galaxy Glasses with Warby Parker

Samsung unveiled two Galaxy Glasses designs created with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster at Galaxy Unpacked, highlighting lightweight frames and AI features powered by Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 with Google Gemini for hands-free translation and contextual help. The devices are pitched as everyday wearables with cross-device compatibility and ongoing partnerships with Google and eyewear brands, aiming for a fall launch.

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra 2

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 with major upgrades in battery life, displays up to 5,000 nits, and advanced health and fitness features, including real-time elevation metrics and dive-ready water resistance. The Ultra2 targets rugged, sport-focused use with Trail Run and titanium durability, while the Watch9 emphasizes everyday health management and AI-driven health insights, reflecting Samsung’s broadened health-focused wearable strategy.

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 adds an 800mAh battery, a thinner 10.7mm design, rugged build, and first-time EN13319 diving certification, with Mares dive features available by subscription for recreational depths up to 40m. The watch also targets multi-day use with Snapdragon Wear Elite, improved performance, and enhanced outdoor-sports capabilities reflected in its brightness, sensors, and durability ratings.

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