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Samsung’s upcoming foldables and smartwatches clear a major US launch hurdle

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Why This Matters

The recent FCC clearances for Samsung's upcoming foldables and smartwatches mark a significant step toward their imminent release, ensuring the company's summer hardware lineup will debut as planned. This development is crucial for consumers eager for the latest innovations in foldable technology and wearable devices, as it indicates the devices are nearing market availability. For the tech industry, it signals strong competition and continued innovation in the premium mobile device segment.

Key Takeaways

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TL;DR Newly spotted FCC listings have officially cleared the path for Samsung’s upcoming summer hardware lineup.

The FCC listings cover the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, multiple variants of the Galaxy Watch 9, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

Listings are notably absent for the rumored wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy Watch 9 Classic, though these could go live in the coming weeks.

The regulatory puzzle for Samsung’s next big hardware blitz is falling into place. Just weeks ahead of the rumored July Galaxy Unpacked event in London, a massive batch of FCC filings has dropped, clearing the runway for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 series, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Z Flip 8

We’ve spotted FCC filings for the following device codenames: SM-F776U: Expected to be called the Galaxy Z Flip 8.

SM-F976U: Expected to be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, succeeding the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

SM-L340 and SM-L345: Expected to be the 40mm Galaxy Watch 9 in Wi-Fi and cellular variants, respectively.

SM-L350 and SM-L355: Expected to be the 44mm Galaxy Watch 9 in Wi-Fi and cellular variants, respectively.

SM-L715: Expected to be the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 (cellular variant).

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