Android Circuit: Galaxy Z Fold8 Launch Dates, New York’s Pixel 11 Event, Google’s Backup Change
Samsung has announced its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, where it is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8, and a new 'Wide' foldable model. The company is also focusing on integrating AI into new form factors, including potential smart glasses developed with Google.
Why it matters
This event signals the next major evolution in foldable smartphone hardware and Samsung's strategic push into AI-integrated wearable devices.
Consumer Tech Android Circuit: Galaxy Z Fold8 Launch Dates, New York’s Pixel 11 Event, Google’s Backup Change By Ewan Spence ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. Follow Author Jul 10, 2026, 09:14pm EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 smartphone (Photo by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines across the Android world, including Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked dates, Pixel 11 even confirmed, Galaxy S27 Ultra specs, Xiaomi’s five-year battery offer, smartphone price rises, LineageOS updates, and Google’s sneaky backup change.
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