After weeks of leaks and online teases, Samsung's Unpacked event is happening today. We expect to see replacements for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 and perhaps the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7. Here's what you can expect and how to tune in not only to the event, but also CNET's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live blog and a live show, which will cover all the final rumors and big reveals as they happen.
When is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025? How to watch the livestream
Samsung's summer Unpacked event will take place in Brooklyn, New York, and will be livestreamed via the Samsung Newsroom, at Samsung.com and on Samsung's YouTube channel. Unpacked kicks off Wednesday, July 9, at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). CNET will be on the ground bringing you all the live updates.
What to expect at Samsung's summer Unpacked
Samsung's been teasing its upcoming foldables for the last several weeks. In early June, a Newsroom post pointed to the company bringing "an Ultra-experience" to "a smaller and more portable form factor." That apparently includes a "powerful camera" and "AI-powered tools."
The following week, the company said in another blog post that its "newest Galaxy Z series is the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet." It appears to be following in the footsteps of the slim and lightweight Galaxy S25 Edge, which was released in May.
Samsung seems to be especially focused on scaling the capabilities of its foldables' cameras with the help of AI. It noted in a subsequent blog post, "The camera will only get smarter -- helping users capture life's moments more vividly and make everyday experiences more seamless, personal and impactful."
Galaxy Z Fold 7
In an exclusive interview with CNET, Drew Blackard, Samsung's senior vice president of mobile product management, previewed the thinness of the new design, saying, "It'll feel like a traditional bar-type smartphone, but it'll have all of the benefits of a foldable." Based on rumors we've seen, the Z Fold 7 could be about 0.34 inches thick when closed, give or take, and weigh just over 200 grams.
It's possible Samsung could unveil the Z Fold 7 and then the Z Fold Ultra, or perhaps the Ultra will be the only version of the Fold.
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