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Updated · Android Central · Jul 20
Samsung Sets July 22 London Unpacked for New Foldables, Watches and AI Glasses
Updated
Updated · Android Central · Jul 20

Samsung Sets July 22 London Unpacked for New Foldables, Watches and AI Glasses

3 articles · Updated · Android Central · Jul 20

Summary

  • July 22 at 2 p.m. BST is the date Samsung confirmed for its next Galaxy Unpacked in London, marking a return to the city nearly 14 years after the Galaxy S3 launch there.
  • Samsung is expected to use the event to unveil updated foldables, the Galaxy Watch 9 line and possibly AI glasses, with leaks pointing to a new passport-style foldable alongside a higher-end Z Fold 8 Ultra.
  • Pricing rumors suggest the Z Fold 8 could start at $1,900 in the U.S. and the Z Fold 8 Ultra at $2,100, while Samsung has also teased Flex Titanium display tech aimed at reducing the crease.
  • The smartwatch lineup is expected to add a Watch Ultra 2, AI-generated info tiles and blood-pressure trend tracking, while the glasses could debut with Gemini integration and Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 platform.
  • The event signals Samsung's push to widen its device ecosystem beyond phones, pairing foldables and wearables with early XR hardware as competition builds in both foldables and smart glasses.

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