Samsung announced its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22nd, where it is expected to launch a new wide foldable phone and other devices like updated Galaxy Z Fold, Flip, and watches.
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Samsung has <a href="https://news.samsung.com/global/invitation-galaxy-unpacked-july-2026-a-new-shape-unfolds">announced</a> that its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event will be held on July 22nd, with the tagline: "A new shape unfolds."</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It's long been rumored that Samsung is about to expand its foldable phone line to a <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/959372/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-wide-image-leaks">third format</a>, with a shorter and wider version of its big book-style foldables, to match <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/914807/huawei-pura-x-max-launch-price-specs-availability">Huawei's Pura X Max</a> and <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/907856/iphone-fold-dummy-design-delay-production">Apple's expected foldable iPhone</a>. Today's announcement adds to that impression, showing a tall ticket with the stub torn off, leaving it shorter than before.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Alongside the wider foldable, Samsung is expected to announce updated versions of its existing Flip and Fold phones, with the latter potentially rebranded to t …</p>
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# Samsung will launch its new wide foldable on July 22nd
Source: [https://www.theverge.com/tech/962658/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-wide-foldable-watch-july](https://www.theverge.com/tech/962658/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-wide-foldable-watch-july)
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Samsung has[announced](https://news.samsung.com/global/invitation-galaxy-unpacked-july-2026-a-new-shape-unfolds)that its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event will be held on July 22nd, with the tagline: “A new shape unfolds\.”
It’s long been rumored that Samsung is about to expand its foldable phone line to a[third format](https://www.theverge.com/tech/959372/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-wide-image-leaks), with a shorter and wider version of its big book\-style foldables, to match[Huawei’s Pura X Max](https://www.theverge.com/tech/914807/huawei-pura-x-max-launch-price-specs-availability)and[Apple’s expected foldable iPhone](https://www.theverge.com/tech/907856/iphone-fold-dummy-design-delay-production)\. Today’s announcement adds to that impression, showing a tall ticket with the stub torn off, leaving it shorter than before\.
Alongside the wider foldable, Samsung is expected to announce updated versions of its existing Flip and Fold phones, with the latter potentially rebranded to the Z Fold 8 Ultra to differentiate it from the new form factor\.[New Galaxy Watches are likely too](https://www.theverge.com/tech/955599/samsungs-new-watches-might-look-just-like-its-old-watches), with potential updates to both the mainline Galaxy Watch and the more premium Ultra model\.
Galaxy Unpacked will be held in London, UK, kicking off at 9am ET on July 22nd\.
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- Dominic Preston
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026, is expected to unveil new foldable phones (Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8), wearables (Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Watch 9), and possibly AI-powered smart glasses, with a focus on a wider design for the Fold 8.
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