We’re only a day away from studying all about Samsung’s subsequent lineup of {hardware} merchandise (and certain new Galaxy AI options), together with the anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Watch Extremely, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Buds, and the corporate’s first-ever sensible ring.

Samsung not too long ago confirmed that its subsequent Unpacked occasion is ready for July 10, this Wednesday, in Paris. Together with the Summer time Olympics, the occasion will be livestreamed on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel at 6 a.m. PDT, 9 a.m. EDT, and three p.m. CEST.

ZDNET can be on the ground, going hands-on with each new product that Samsung debuts. What can we count on to see at Samsung Unpacked July 2024? This is what the leaks have proven us so far.

1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

Two months in the past, ZDNET Senior Opinions Editor Kerry Wan dropped the main points on some Galaxy Z Fold 6 leaks. Along with doubtlessly being the thinnest and lightest big-screen foldable from Samsung, the Fold 6 could possibly be getting a 22:9 ratio 6.3-inch exterior display (wider than final 12 months’s) and a 7.6-inch inner display.

Wan defined that this could imply a departure from the “taller, remote-control-like type issue” of different foldables and a transfer towards a extra conventional cellphone really feel. The brand new type issue was one of many three essential issues Wan mentioned Samsung wanted to make the Fold 6 his “dream foldable cellphone,” so it is a good change to see.

A more moderen leak from Evan Blass suggests the next spec upgrades for the Z Fold 6: an improved Armor Aluminum body, as much as 2,600 nits of brightness, a brand new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and as much as two hours longer video playback than the Z Fold 5.

The brand new Galaxy Z Fold 6 may even assist Samsung’s newest Galaxy AI options, leveraging the bigger interior show and S Pen assist for Circle to Search, Reside Transcriptions, and extra.

As for what’s staying the identical: the battery has the identical capability (4,400mAh), the quilt show remains to be handled with final 12 months’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and presumably extra. Regardless of no digital camera or battery capability upgrades, Samsung plans to extend the value of the Z Fold 6 this 12 months, going from the earlier $1,799 beginning fee to $1,899. That value is for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage configuration, Evan Blass mentioned.

2. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is arguably the extra primary foldable of the duo, with a clamshell design that is a callback to flip telephones of outdated. So, how will Samsung innovate in 12 months six for the Z Flip?

Leaker Evan Blass suggests the brand new mannequin can be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and 12GB of RAM (up from final 12 months’s 8GB), a 50MP essential sensor as a substitute of final 12 months’s 12MP, a thinner design, and a bigger battery at 4,000mAh. The Z Flip 6 may even function a extra uniform colour design, which means each the aspect edges, hinge, and again cowl will seem within the colour you resolve to purchase — whether or not it is blue, pink, pure titanium, or yellow.

Just like the Z Fold 6, the Z Flip 6 is anticipated to get a $100 value bump, bringing the brand new beginning value to $1,099 from final 12 months’s $999. The upcharge could also be justified by the presence of Samsung’s new Galaxy AI options.

3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Extremely and Galaxy Watch 7

Subsequent, let’s contemplate a latest leak from Dealabs concerning the specs of the Samsung Galaxy Watch “Extremely” and Collection 7. The leaked web page confirmed a number of renders of the 2 new watch fashions whereas offering some essential particulars — the presence of 40mm, 44mm, and 47mm sizes, a 3nm, five-core Exynos W1000 chipset for a smoother, extra highly effective operation, well being monitoring like blood oxygen detection and stress and sleep evaluation, exercise monitoring, and extra.

The Galaxy Watch 7 Extremely will allegedly be accessible in a single dimension, 47mm, and three dial colours: titanium grey, titanium silver, and titanium white. It also needs to assist 4G and Bluetooth connectivity and have the identical sapphire and 3D glass as the bottom model, however include a titanium case.

One other leak teased 15W charging, which might be 50% quicker than the present Galaxy watch. There’ll apparently be a little bit of a distinction in battery life throughout the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Extremely, with the leaked specs exhibiting the 40mm and 44mm choices for the Watch 7 having a 300mAh battery and a 425mAh battery, respectively, whereas the 47mm Watch 7 Extremely may carry the most important battery of all — 590 mAh.

Possibly the most important information gleaned from latest leaks for the Watch Extremely was the addition of Galaxy AI for issues comparable to composing messages and providing sleep insights. We’ll seemingly see related performance for the opposite health wearable Samsung plans to launch at Unpacked: the Galaxy Ring.

4. Samsung Galaxy Ring

As detailed by ZDNET’s Maria Diaz, the extremely anticipated Samsung Galaxy Ring is anticipated to debut at Samsung Unpacked July 2024. Like different sensible rings, this one will seemingly provide well being and sleep monitoring options and are available in a number of colours and sizes.

From what we have gathered thus far, the Galaxy Ring is anticipated to assist ECG performance and blood move measurement, which provides knowledge on coronary heart fee and blood oxygen ranges. System management by way of Samsung SmartThings and wi-fi funds by way of Samsung Pay can also be among the many options.

In a roundtable interview throughout MWC in February, Samsung government Hon Pak steered the Samsung Well being app will play an integral function within the Galaxy Ring expertise, together with the flexibility to observe for potential sleep apnea signs by monitoring sleep patterns and blood oxygen adjustments and sending coronary heart fee alerts throughout sleep. These options are on prime of the usual health and health-tracking advantages that almost all sensible rings present.

The Galaxy Ring may even assist a “My Vitality Rating,” a approach to intelligently observe your bodily and psychological preparedness to deal with the day primarily based in your sleep, exercise, and coronary heart fee knowledge. As for sizing and colours, the ring could possibly be accessible in silver, black, and gold, with sizes starting from 5 to 13 (9 in complete).

5. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Professional

Whereas the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Professional have been the corporate’s best-kept secret going into Unpacked, a Reddit consumer apparently acquired maintain of the brand new earbuds earlier this week, sharing footage of all their audio glory to the general public. This typically occurs when distributors and retailers like Finest Purchase and Goal inventory new merchandise too early and by accident promote them to prospects.

Primarily based on the real-world pictures, the Galaxy Buds 3 Professional are a departure from Samsung’s conventional bulb-like type issue, with a stemmed design that is extra akin to Apple’s AirPods. What are the advantages of this design? Improved microphone positioning for calls and voice prompts, and a extra sturdy match, because the earbuds now relaxation in opposition to the aspect of your face. 

We’ll study extra in regards to the Galaxy Buds’ audio options and pricing at Unpacked tomorrow, so keep tuned.