Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 (July): The Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and more

As far as tech reveals go, the recent Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 in early-July certainly had no shortage of variety.

From new foldable smartphones and Galaxy AI innovations to the now-infamous Galaxy Ring, there is a lot to take away from the Korean tech giant’s biannual showcase. In fact, now that many of these new products are finally available, a quick refresher course might do us all some good, especially if you’re already interested in them. So, with that said, let’s get right into it.

What was introduced at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024?

As a whole, the event saw Samsung roll out a slew of new products while also heavily emphasising the integration of Galaxy AI functions across their ecosystem. We’ll be discussing some of the more notable additions briefly alongside the hardware improvements in their respective sections.

Here’s a quick look at today’s menu:

• Galaxy Ring
  
  
• Foldables: Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6
  
  
• Smartwatches: Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch7
  
  
• Earbuds: Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro

Galaxy Ring

Although Samsung unveiled lots of new devices and tech during the showcase, the one that had folks really talking was undoubtedly the Galaxy Ring. Constructed out of titanium and equipped with a wide variety of health and fitness sensors, the Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s latest entry to the smart wearables market.
 

What is the Galaxy Ring?
 

Positioned as an unobtrusive healthcare companion, the Galaxy Ring is capable of tracking heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep tracking data, and more. It packs up to a week of battery life and can be seamlessly integrated with the Samsung Health app, allowing users to easily monitor training plans and exercise regimens.

Aside from health and fitness, Samsung has also confirmed several day-to-day uses for the Galaxy Ring. Essentially, you’ll be able to snap photos and snooze alarms with the Galaxy Ring and even track it down easily when it’s been misplaced. In fact, the sheer number of opportunities Samsung can expand on with the Galaxy Ring is absolutely immense, so it’s no surprise to see it being the most interesting takeaway from Galaxy Unpacked 2024.
 

Samsung Galaxy Ring Release Date
 

Unfortunately, as interesting as it might be, the Galaxy Ring is currently only available in the United States. We’re not yet sure when (or if) Singapore will be getting a shipment of these, but you can rest assured that we’ll keep you in the loop.

Foldables
 

For the foldables crowd, Samsung’s latest generation of Galaxy Z series phones offer significant improvements in the realm of AI features, weight, and gaming performance. They’ve also been touted as the slimmest, lightest, and most durable Galaxy Z series models yet, sporting sturdy Armor Aluminium II chasses and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 displays.

Individually, both the Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 have also received Galaxy AI tools that leverage their different form factors. For example, the former received Sketch to Image, which uses generative AI to turn random squiggles on a page into cohesive artistic pieces. There are five different artistic styles to choose from, and according to The Verge’s experience with them (thanks!), it’s apparently quite good. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip6 received FlexCam with Auto Zoom, which automatically adjusts capture settings so you can effortlessly nail that perfect selfie or group shot.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Boasting a 7.6-inch main display and a 6.2-inch cover display, both of which offer a 120Hz refresh rate, the new Galaxy Z Fold6 is meant to be a productivity powerhouse, enabling users to multitask effortlessly even on the go.

Stylus buffs will also be delighted to hear that Samsung has enhanced the performance of the S Pen, making it more responsive and natural to use on the Galaxy Z Fold6’s expansive screen. Bringing up the rear are a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a 4,400 mAh battery, ensuring top-tier processing speed and battery life.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Equipped with a larger 6.9-inch, 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display compared to its predecessor, the new-and-improved Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 seeks to double down on the line’s biggest claim to fame: photography and selfies. Supporting this endeavour are a Snapdragon Gen 3 processor, a 3,700mAh battery, a IPX8 water resistance rating, and an upgraded 50MP wide lens that allows for higher-quality photos and videos.

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 & Z Flip6 Release Date
 

Along with most of the other products (save the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Buds3 Pro), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 are available for purchase on the StarHub Online Store.

The former comes in three colours: Navy, Silver Shadow, and Pink, while the latter comes in Blue, Mint, Silver Shadow, and Yellow.

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Smartwatches
 

If nothing else, Samsung was indeed blunt when it came to naming their new smartwatches.

Nevertheless, they’ll still be great adds to those with active lifestyles, with Tom's Guide being particularly fond of the new Galaxy AI tools.

Indeed, like the new foldables, both the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra incorporate a slew of brand-new features that support their core functions. From AI-assisted sleep and health tracking, to personalised exercise recommendations and a helpful Magical Pinch Gesture for quick responses on the go, they’re perfect companions for both casual and professional settings.  

Samsung Galaxy Watch7

The Galaxy Watch7 arrives with a range of brand-new health features and improvements, all encased in a highly refined and comfortable profile. It offers up to 72 hours of battery life and is powered by the Exynos W1000 processor, delivering smoother performance, faster app loading times, and a greater diversity of AI-supported features.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

For those who need a more robust and feature-packed smartwatch, Samsung rolled out the Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Equipped with a sturdy titanium case and sapphire crystal display, this hardy smartwatch features a 10ATM pressure limit, IP68 dust and water resistance rating, and an operating temperature range of -20°C to 55°C. In addition to all Galaxy Watch7 features, the Galaxy Watch Ultra also includes advanced metrics (for the real fitness buffs!) and a larger battery, lasting up to 100 hours on a single charge.
 

Galaxy Watch7 & Galaxy Watch Ultra Release Date
 

We’ve already both of these items in stock, so feel free to check them out on our Online Store.

The Galaxy Watch7 comes in 40mm and 44mm variants – the former offered in Cream and Green colourations, and the latter in Green and Silver. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch Ultra comes in Titanium Grey, Titanium White, and Titanium Silver colourations.

Galaxy Buds
 

Packing a new Blade design for a comfier and more secure fit, the new duo of Galaxy Buds – namely, the Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro offer vastly improved audio experiences with deeper basses and clearer highs. Alongside the audio boosts – which our audiophile friends will certainly appreciate, the Galaxy Buds also work with AI tools like Interpreter. This provides users with clear, accurate translations as conversations unfold in real-time, making it invaluable for overseas trips, learning new languages, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 & Buds3 Pro

State-of-the-art active noise cancellation technology. Enhanced battery life compared to the Buds2. Crystal-clear 24-bit Hi-Fi audio. These are just some of the improvements that the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro bring to the table.

With all these packed away in an all-new form factor, they’re ideal for all sorts of different activities, be it an early morning workout or long listening sessions on your daily commute. Reviews-wise, tech site Engadget had many good things to say about the new duo of Galaxy Buds, though (obviously) these will work best with more recent Samsung devices.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 & Buds3 Pro Release Date
 

We’ve already got the regular Buds3 available at StarHub, so if those are on your buy-list, you can go right on ahead to our Online Store. It comes in Silver and White colourations.

However, those who are eyeing the Galaxy Buds3 Pro might have to take a rain check – Samsung has recently released a statement saying that they’ll be delayed. Not to worry, though – we’ll keep you posted on this as soon as we hear more, so stay tuned!

Samsung continues to push the tech envelope

All in all, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event in July showcased groundbreaking advancements across the tech giant’s product lines and AI offerings.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 push foldable tech boundaries, enhancing entertainment and productivity. The Galaxy Watch7 and Watch Ultra offer comprehensive health tracking for both casual and professional use. The Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro deliver superior sound with added comfort and style, while the new Galaxy Ring aids Samsung’s exploration into the wearables space.

It’s all very impressive for sure, and what will be even more exciting is how Samsung ventures forth from here, integrating cutting-edge technology with AI to improve our quality of living.