Samsung has announced its next Galaxy Unpacked event to be held in London on July 22, 2026. According to Samsung’s official event page and a report by Android Central, the event is scheduled to start at 2 pm BST (9 pm ET).
The company is expected to unveil a new foldable lineup, updated Galaxy wearables, and Samsung’s AI Glasses. This will be the first time that Samsung has hosted an Unpacked event in London since the launch of the Galaxy S3 almost 14 years ago.
The event will be streamed on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom website and the company’s official YouTube channel.
New Galaxy foldables, watches and Galaxy glasses in Unpacked
Android Central reports that Samsung is expected to expand the Galaxy Z Fold line rather than releasing a direct successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The successor to last year’s book-style foldable is expected to launch as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, while the standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 name is expected to be assigned to a new passport-style device that’s smaller and wider than the current fold form factor.
The passport-style model is reportedly positioned to compete with Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone. Android Central says Samsung hasn’t explained the naming change and the company plans to ask for clarification at the event.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is also expected to be launched as the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Android Central notes that last year’s lineup also included a lower-priced Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, but it hasn’t confirmed whether the FE variant will return this year.
Along with the foldable, Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Watch 9 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, according to leaks referenced by Android Central. The Watch Ultra 2 will be the first update to the Ultra line since its debut and is expected to include hardware changes beyond the incremental updates seen in recent Galaxy Watch releases.
Samsung is also expected to share details about its AI glasses, called Galaxy Glass. Android Central lists the specs as a possible reveal rather than a confirmed launch, and Samsung has not published specifications, pricing, or availability information ahead of the event.
The new Galaxy Buds are listed as another possible announcement by Android Central, although the publication did not identify any specific models.
Where to see One UI 9, Android 17, and more unpacked
Android Central reports that One UI 9 based on Android 17 is very likely to be announced at the event, at least on new foldable and wearable devices.
Samsung has not yet released a schedule for releasing the update for existing Galaxy phones, and information on which older models will get One UI 9 is expected to be shared during the Unpacked event rather than after.
Samsung is broadcasting the event through three channels: on Samsung.com, the Samsung Newsroom site, and Samsung’s official YouTube channel. Viewers can set a reminder in advance using the Notify Me option on the livestream.
The event is scheduled to begin on July 22, 2026, at 2PM BST, which is 9AM ET, 6AM PT, and 10:30PM IST.
Key details to be confirmed after Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Readers planning to pre-order should double-check the following after the presentation based solely on Samsung’s official announcements rather than pre-event leaks:
- Considering the reported naming change, whether the Galaxy Z Fold 8 name refers to a passport-style device or a direct successor to the Fold 7 remains to be seen.
- Regional availability, as Samsung has previously delayed or skipped some foldable variants in some markets.
- Storage options, RAM, and pricing tiers for each new model.
- One UI 9 update timeline for existing Galaxy phones, tablets and watches.
- Will the Galaxy Glasses have a confirmed release date or remain a preview?
Samsung hasn’t confirmed the full device list ahead of the event, and details reported by Android Central and other outlets are based on leaks. Exact preorder availability and pricing will be announced during or shortly after the presentation on July 22.
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