Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Foldables, AI, and Wearables Take Center Stage 

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris on July 10, 2024, marked a significant milestone in mobile technology innovation. The event’s highlights were the next generation of foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 – and the new Galaxy Buds3 series. These devices represent advancements in foldable display technology and showcase Samsung’s ongoing commitment to integrating AI for enhanced user experiences. 

Fold your way to productivity and creativity: Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 

Galaxy Z Fold6: enhancing productivity 

Designed for power users, the Galaxy Z Fold6 offers a large 7.6-inch screen experience that boosts productivity. Its expansive internal display can transform into a tablet-like device, ideal for multitasking, content consumption, and running demanding applications. The improved cover screen allows users to perform a wider range of tasks without unfolding the phone, such as checking notifications, replying to messages, and accessing essential apps. 

Galaxy Z Flip6: portability and style 

The Galaxy Z Flip6 prioritizes portability and style. It folds into a compact design with a 6.7-inch display   that fits comfortably in your pocket yet unfolds to reveal a larger display, perfect for immersive content consumption, gaming, and video calls. Samsung has refined the hinge mechanism, ensuring a smoother folding experience and increased durability – a critical aspect for foldable phones. 

AI takes centre stage with enhanced experiences 

Both the Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 benefit from significant advancements in Galaxy AI, unlocking new possibilities and optimizing user experiences across various functionalities. 

Galaxy Z Fold6: AI for the Power User 

• Enhanced note taking: Note Assist on Samsung Notes leverages AI for translation, summaries, and auto-formatting, simplifying meeting note-taking. The new transcript feature enables direct transcription, translation, and summarization of voice recordings within Notes. 

• Seamless PDF interaction: Effortlessly translate and overlay text within PDF files using the PDF overlay translation feature in Notes. It even handles text embedded in images and graphs. 

• Smarter communication: Composer the new AI-powered feature integrated into Samsung’s keyboard generates suggested text based on simple keywords for emails and compatible social media apps. It adapts to your writing style by analysing your past posts. 

• Elevated S Pen experience: The S Pen experience expands on the Z Fold6’s screen. The new Sketch to Image feature generates sophisticated artwork based on your sketches or drawings on photos in Gallery or the Notes app. 

• Enhanced productivity with Google Gemini: The Z Fold6 integrates the latest Google Gemini app, providing an AI-powered assistant directly on your phone. Access Gemini by swiping the corner of the screen or saying “Hey Google” for writing, learning, or planning assistance. It seamlessly connects with Google apps, allowing you to organize travel itineraries, explore landmarks, and navigate routes with Google Maps. Gemini’s overlay can also answer questions about YouTube content while you watch on the Z Fold6’s large screen. 

• Barrier-free communication: The Z Fold6 utilizes AI to enhance communication. The Interpreter function, optimized for the dual-screen form factor, offers a new conversation mode that displays translations on both the main and cover screens for natural interactions. Live Translate now extends to select popular third-party apps, enabling real-time in-call translation. 

• Pro-level AI features: The Z Fold6 enhances content creation with its AI-powered ProVisual Engine. Capture stunning visuals, edit them with Photo Assist’s advanced features, and explore creative possibilities with Portrait Studio by generating various portrait styles. Instant Slow-mo slows down videos by generating additional frames while maintaining a smooth viewing experience, perfect for capturing fleeting moments of action. 

• Immersive gaming experience: The Z Fold6 ensures smooth performance for extended gaming sessions with its powerful chipset and 1.6x larger vapor chamber. The vivid graphics with Ray Tracing technology come alive on the 7.6-inch display, featuring a brighter option with up to 2,600 nits for an immersive gaming experience. 

Galaxy Z Flip6: personalized experiences on the go 

The Galaxy Z Flip6 isn’t just a stylish device; it’s a powerful photography tool. 

• FlexWindow: This unique feature transforms into a viewfinder when the phone is folded, allowing for hands-free selfies and group shots. The AI-powered Photo Ambient feature dynamically changes the wallpaper based on time and weather. 

• Advanced camera system: The 50MP wide sensor and 12MP ultra-wide sensor ensure detailed and expansive shots. Features like Auto Zoom and Nightography elevate photography experiences, making it easy to capture stunning photos in various lighting conditions. 

Durability and performance: the foundation of Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 

Samsung has prioritized durability and performance in the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. 

• Enhanced materials: The devices are built with Armor Aluminum and Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, making them the most durable Galaxy Z series yet. The dual rail hinge structure and strengthened folding edge further enhance resilience against external impacts. 

• Powerful processing: Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, these devices offer top-tier CPU, GPU, and NPU performance, optimized for AI processing. The upgraded cooling system with a larger vapor chamber on the Galaxy Z Fold6 and a vapor chamber for the first time on the Galaxy Z Flip6 ensures efficient heat management. 

Galaxy Buds3 series: expanding the connected experience 

The Galaxy Buds3 series offers a new level of audio experience and seamless connectivity, enhanced by AI and innovative design. 

• AI-powered features: The earbuds leverage AI for intelligent features like Interpreter Mode for real-time language translation and Voice Command for hands-free control. Adaptive Audio adjusts sound settings based on the user’s environment, optimizing the listening experience. 

• Enhanced comfort and design: The Galaxy Buds3 series boasts a computational design ensuring a secure and comfortable fit. The premium blade design adds elegance and intuitive controls through gestures like pinching or swiping. Samsung offers two design options: the Canal Type Buds3 Pro for immersive sound and the Open Type Buds3 for broader usage scenarios. 

• Superior audio quality: Equipped with advanced hardware, including enhanced 2-way speakers and Dual Amplifiers, the Galaxy Buds3 series delivers clear and detailed sound. The Ultra High-Quality Audio feature supports high-resolution audio formats, and the Super-Wideband Call feature leverages machine learning to restore the original voice of the speaker during calls. 

• Sustainability: Samsung’s commitment to sustainability is evident in the Galaxy Buds3 series, with earbuds and packaging incorporating recycled materials. 

Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch Ultra: A health and wellness focus 

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Ring, a sleek and comfortable wearable that tracks health metrics and offers personalized insights. The Galaxy Watch Ultra, an upgraded version of its predecessor, provides advanced health monitoring capabilities and a durable design for outdoor enthusiasts. Both devices leverage AI to offer intelligent health and wellness features. 

Availability 

Pricing for the newly launched Samsung devices starts at £1,799 for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, £1,049 for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, £159 for the Galaxy Buds3 series, £399 for the Galaxy Ring, and £599 for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. All these products are currently available for purchase on the official Samsung website. 

Distilled  

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2024 showcased a remarkable leap forward in mobile technology, with the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 redefining foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Buds3 series delivering an exceptional audio experience, and the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch Ultra focusing on health and wellness. The integration of Galaxy AI across these devices unlocks new possibilities for productivity, creativity, and connectivity, while Samsung’s commitment to sustainability shines through in the use of recycled materials.