Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The 6 biggest announcements
Samsung's 2026 Unpacked event featured the launch of the Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8, alongside new smartwatches. Key hardware updates include a new 'Flex Titanium' display technology and a shift toward wider, shorter form factors for the Fold series.
Why it matters
This event marks a significant hardware refresh for Samsung's flagship foldable lineup, signaling a move toward more durable and varied display designs.
Samsung’s annual summer event kicked off on Wednesday morning with the company unveiling a new lineup of watches and foldables. Following weeks of rumors and leaks, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a completely new design that’s shorter and wider than last year’s Fold, a new “Ultra” Fold, an updated Flip model, and refreshed versions of the Galaxy smartwatches.
If you weren’t able to watch the event yourself, you can catch up with all of this year’s biggest Galaxy Unpacked announcements below.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 launches with a new wide design
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