Samsung s next Galaxy Unpacked event is set for Aug. 11. Get ready to unfold, reads the teaser text, suggesting we ll see another folding smartphone from Samsung. Like the company s events last fall and its S21 launch, next month s Unpacked will be a virtual event. Stream it on Samsung.com starting at 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT.
If you re all-in on whatever the company unveils, Samsung has opened up its Reserve Now system for its next flagship device. If you reserve early, Samsung will throw in 12 free months of Samsung Care+, up to an extra $200 trade-in credit, and a mysterious special pre-order offer. You don t have to put down any money; just provide basic contact information. If you like what you see on Aug. 11, you ll likely be able to place a formal pre-order later on.
The official date was leaked at the beginning of July, and once again just yesterday. Today, Samsung has finally officially announced that the Summer Unpacked Event is happening on August 11.
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is set to occur virtually on Wednesday, August 11, at 10 AM ET (7 AM PT or 2 PM UTC). In addition, Samsung will open up its Reserve Now for its next flagship. Customers who reserve early are eligible for perks such as increased trade-in credit and 12 months of Samsung Care+ at a discounted rate.
The abstract shapes are clearly suggesting the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the darker color, while the gray/violet very likely stands for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, both of which are expected to be finally unveiled at the event.
Additional hints appeared on that reservation sign-up page: Now more than ever there is a need for flexible, versatile mobile devices that can keep up with the fast pace of our lives so we can maximize and enjoy every moment.
When you sign up, an email arrives hinting that a new flip phone is coming, You are going to flip for your new Galaxy.
Samsung s first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, was priced about $2,000 and came to market in September 2019 a delay of six months or so after some early reviewers reported broken screens and other damage issues.
Samsung brought its first Galaxy Z Flip smartphone out in February 2020, to be followed by the Galaxy Z Flip 5G in August 2020 and the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G a month later.
Brandon Hill
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 08:00 PM EDT
Samsung Confirms August 11 Galaxy Unpacked Event For Galaxy Z Fold 3 And Z Flip 3
Earlier this month, we brought you a lengthy preview of Samsung s Galaxy Unpacked event, which will take place next month. At the time, the rumors indicated that the event would take place on August 11
th, and tonight, Samsung confirmed that date and a start time of 11 am ET.
This will be one of Samsung s biggest launch events in recent memory, with multiple smartphones, smartwatches, and earbuds on the agenda. However, the biggest launch will be the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which we ve seen leak on numerous occasions at this point.