Another year, another Unpacked—this year, Samsung’s second Unpacked Event was held in Paris at 9 pm MYT. It’s not an outrageous time like some of the previous events, but in case you hadn’t stayed up to watch the entire livestream, let’s give you a quick rundown of what was launched here!
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 doesn't look like it changed much on the outside, but on the inside, there have been a lot of upgrades—Galaxy AI being the most obvious.
The upgraded 3.4-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow offers AI-assisted functions, allowing you to reply to texts, check Samsung Health updates, control music, and more, all without opening the device.
Here's a quick list of features that will be on the Galaxy Z Flip6:
- AI-Powered Photo Ambient: Real-time wallpapers that change based on time and weather.
- Screen Layout Options: Unified look with matching clock and frame colours.
- Auto Zoom: Hands-free framing of your shots.
- Camera Specs: 50MP Wide and 12MP Ultra-wide sensors for crisp details.
- Zoom Capabilities: 2x optical zoom and up to 10x AI zoom.
- Nightography: Capture brilliant videos even in low light, with integration into social apps like Instagram.
Besides that, the Galaxy Z Flip6 will also have enhanced battery life, with a 4000mAh capacity, which is larger than any of the other Samsung clamshells.
Check out our first impression of the Galaxy Z Flip6 here!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Where there's a flip, there's a fold; Samsung also, of course, announced the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 alongside the Galaxy Z Flip6.
The new Galaxy Z Fold6 by Samsung takes productivity to the next level with its expansive screen and AI-powered features, making it the ultimate tool for boosting efficiency and creativity.
The Galaxy Z Fold6 is designed to help you make the most of its large screen. With AI-powered enhancements, Samsung Notes now offers Note Assist, which can translate, summarize, and auto-format meeting notes. It also includes an embedded transcript feature for voice recordings, ensuring you never miss a detail. Plus, the PDF overlay translation feature accurately translates texts in PDFs, images, and graphs, seamlessly overlaying the translations.
- Samsung Keyboard Composer: Generates suggested text for emails and social media by analyzing your previous posts.
- S Pen and Galaxy AI: Enhanced for sophisticated art creation with the Sketch to Image feature, turning simple sketches into detailed images.
- AI-Powered Assistant: Access by swiping the screen or saying, “Hey Google.”
- Interpreter Conversation Mode: Displays translations on both main and cover screens.
- Live Translate: Real-time phone call translation across Samsung’s native and third-party apps.
- AI-Powered ProVisual Engine: Advanced editing features like Photo Assist for professional content creation.
- Portrait Studio: Offers different portrait styles.
- Instant Slow-mo: Generates smooth slow-motion videos.
- Gaming: Enhanced experience with a powerful chipset, 1.6x larger vapour chamber, Ray Tracing for vivid graphics, and a 7.6-inch screen with up to 2,600 nits brightness for immersive gameplay.
Check out our first impression of the Galaxy Z Fold6 here!
Samsung Galaxy Watch7
Samsung followed up the Galaxy Watch6 from last year with the Galaxy Watch7, now imbued with the powers of Galaxy AI. And as always, it's packed with features to support your everyday wellness, guiding you towards healthier habits and motivating you to reach your goals.
In fact, the Galaxy Watch7 is powered by the most advanced chip in the Galaxy Watch lineup, equipped with a 3nm processor which is three times faster CPU and 30% improved power efficiency.
Plus, it lets you monitor over 100 different workouts accurately, helping you build routines and achieve your fitness goals. With the Workout Routine feature, you can combine various exercises, and the Race feature allows you to compare your current and past performances in real time, keeping you motivated and on track.
- Sleep Analysis: Detailed insights to help you get the rest you need.
- Heart Rate Monitoring: Real-time alerts for abnormal readings.
- ECG and BP Monitoring: Insights into your heart health.
- AGEs Index: Tracks advanced glycation end products, reflecting your biological ageing process influenced by diet and lifestyle.
- Dual-frequency GPS: Ensures precise location tracking even in dense urban environments.
Apart from the hardware upgrades, Galaxy AI also brings you these handy features (pun totally intended):
- Suggested Replies: Intelligent responses for messages based on previous conversations.
- Double Pinch Gestures: Easy control of the watch and connected Galaxy smartphone, even when your hands are full.
- Samsung Wallet: Convenient payments and access to Digital IDs.
Check out our first impression of the Galaxy Watch7 here!
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Building on the advanced features of the Galaxy Watch7, the Galaxy Watch Ultra takes fitness and performance tracking to new heights, offering ultimate intelligence and capabilities for those seeking to achieve their best. Incidentally, this is also Samsung's first-ever Ultra watch!
The Galaxy Watch Ultra features a robust Titanium Grade 4 frame and 10ATM water resistance, making it perfect for extreme conditions. Whether you're swimming in the ocean or cycling in high-altitude environments, this watch is built to withstand it all. The new cushion design enhances protection, while the Dynamic Lug System ensures comfort, allowing you to excel in any activity.
- Multi-sports Tile: Seamlessly track multi-course workouts like swimming, cycling, and running.
- Functional Threshold Power (FTP): Measures your maximum cycling power in just four minutes with AI-powered metrics.
- Personalized HR Zone: Helps you work out at optimal intensity levels based on your physical capabilities.
- Quick Button: Instant workout initiation and customizable mapping for other functions.
- Emergency Siren: Adds an extra layer of safety during intense activities.
- Night Mode: Automatically switches for better readability in the dark.
- Peak Brightness: 3,000 nits for clear visibility even in bright sunlight.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra offers the longest battery life in the Galaxy Watch lineup. Samsung claims that the Watch Ultra can go for up to 100 hours on Power Saving Mode and up to 48 hours on Exercise Power Saving Mode!
Available in a 47mm size, the Galaxy Watch Ultra comes in Dark Gray, Titanium, and White. It provides access to a variety of popular apps right from your wrist, including Galaxy services, Google apps, and fan-favourite third-party apps, maximizing your wearable experience.
Check out our first impression of the Galaxy Watch Ultra here!
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series
This year, Samsung's new earbuds come in two versions: the Buds3 and the Buds3 Pro. They've also seen fit to update the design, with the new earbuds no longer the familiar Samsung "bean" shape. Instead, it's reminiscent of... well, if you know, you know.
The Galaxy Buds3 series boasts a new computational design that ensures a comfortable fit, with what Samsung calls Blade Lights that provides intuitive controls. Instead of just tapping, you can now pinch or swipe up or down on the blade for easy operation. The Buds3 Pro offers a Canal Type design for immersive sound, while the Buds3 features a Open Type design, ideal for extended use in various situations.
Like all the other launches in this article, the Galaxy Buds3 series also comes with Galaxy AI, revolutionizing how we connect and interact with our world. These new earbuds offer a groundbreaking communication experience that enhances both convenience and accessibility.
For example, if you connect the Galaxy Buds3 series with either the Galaxy Z Flip6 or Galaxy Fold6, you can activate Interpreter in Listening mode to have real-time in-person translation right in your ear. This feature makes learning more accessible and inclusive, breaking down language barriers effortlessly.
Besides that, Voice Command adds a new level of convenience, allowing you to control functions like playing or stopping music with just two spoken words. No more need to manually touch the earbuds or a connected smartphone—just speak, and the Galaxy Buds3 series responds.
With all the AI optimizations, the Galaxy Buds3 series is able to intelligently optimize sound. The microphones analyze internal and external sounds in real-time to enhance sound quality and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) through Adaptive EQ and Adaptive ANC. Whether you're listening to music or in a noisy environment, the Buds3 Pro's Adaptive Noise Control, Siren Detect, and Voice Detect features automatically adjust to deliver the optimal audio experience.
Check out our first impression of the Galaxy Buds3 Pro here!
The new Galaxy AI features announced on the new devices will also be launched on selected last-gen devices soon as well. Want to know more about each of these devices? Check out other Samsung Unpacked 2024 articles here!