Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 launch live: latest news on Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Galaxy Glasses

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is IN JUST A FEW HOURS starting at 9am EST!! Managing Editor Derrek Lee is in the U.K. for the event and is ready to report on all things foldables, watches, and everything else that is about to launch!In the past, the company has hosted events in the U.S. and South Korea, but now, nearly 14 years after the Galaxy S3 event, Samsung is bringing its launch event back to London, England. When and what time is Samsung Unpacked? The event is today, July 22nd, and it starts at 9am EST (New York time)...in the U.K. the time will be 2pm BST. What to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked? We are expecting a new Galaxy Z Fold 8 in a passport-like design that's shorter and wider. This is a switch-up from what Samsung's done in the past. Likely will be a competitor to whatever foldable Apple launches. , which will reportedly go head-to-head against Apple's foldable iPhone.We are also expecting the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. We're not sure why Samsung is shuffling things around, but we'll certainly be asking around at the event.For watches, expect to see the rumored Galaxy Watch 9, AND interestingly, we might get a Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.BIG BIG NEWS: We are also expecting news around Samsung's AI glasses too!! What's the best way to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked? There are three ways to watch Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event live. You can tune in via Samsung's official websites, including Samsung.com and Samsung Newsroom.Perhaps the easiest way to watch the event is on YouTube. Head to Samsung's official YouTube channel and tap the Notify Me button to be reminded when the event is about to start. Or you can just do it from the video link below. Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: Official Livestream - YouTube Watch On