Samsung is gearing up to shake up the foldable phone market yet again, with its next Galaxy Unpacked event officially set for July 22, 2026, in London, UK. The company teased its invitation with the tagline “A new shape unfolds,” fueling speculation that it’s about to unveil a new, wider foldable device—potentially rivaling Huawei’s Pura X Max and Apple’s long-rumored (but still unseen) foldable iPhone.
The event, which kicks off at 9am ET, is expected to showcase not just the rumored wider foldable—possibly called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide)—but also refreshed versions of the company’s existing foldables. Samsung is reportedly planning to rebrand the classic book-style foldable to the “Z Fold 8 Ultra,” giving it a new name to help differentiate it from the upcoming new format. The ever-popular Flip series is also due for an update, likely as the Galaxy Z Flip 7, keeping Samsung’s foldables at the forefront of mobile innovation.
Wearables Get a Refresh, But Galaxy Ring 2 Waits in the Wings
It’s not all about foldable phones, though. Samsung is also expected to roll out new Galaxy Watches at the London event, with updates likely coming to both the standard and the premium Ultra lines. However, fans eager for the next generation of Samsung’s finger-based health tracker will have to wait a bit longer. The company has confirmed that the Galaxy Ring 2 is in active development, promising better battery life and more advanced tracking, but it likely won’t make its debut until a later date.
Rumors are also swirling about other potential sneak peeks, from possible smart glasses to AI-powered smartphone features, but Samsung is keeping most details tightly under wraps. The tech giant is inviting fans to register at samsung.com/unpacked for exclusive perks, teasers, and updates in the lead-up to the big day.
London: The Center Stage for the Next Foldable Revolution
This year’s Galaxy Unpacked marks an important moment for both Samsung and the broader mobile industry. With Apple’s foldable iPhone still in the rumor mill, all eyes will be on Samsung to see how it continues to set trends in the foldable category it helped define. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a foldable phone fan, or just curious about the future of mobile devices, July 22 looks set to deliver some major news from London.
