At Samsung Unpacked 2026 in London this July, Samsung presented a refreshed lineup of foldables and wearables plus a preview of AI smart glasses developed with Google. The announcements centered on a new Fold 8 family, updates to the Flip series, two new Galaxy watches and two design concepts for collaborative smart glasses.
Samsung Unpacked 2026: the foldable lineup
Samsung’s foldable strategy took center stage with a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 that adopts a passport-like aspect ratio, aiming to change how users hold and use the device. Alongside it, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which the company highlighted for having a crease that is barely visible, signaling improvements to hinge and display engineering. The refreshed Galaxy Z Flip 8 also made an appearance, with changes focused on the cover screen and its capabilities.
Wearables get bigger battery and upgraded chip
The event also brought two new watches. The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 arrives with a larger battery and a thinner case, a combination that targets users who want extended endurance without added bulk. Samsung paired that with the Galaxy Watch 9, which was presented with an upgraded chip intended to boost performance.
Two designs for Google-Samsung AI glasses
In collaboration with Google, Samsung revealed two new designs for AI smart glasses that are slated to launch later this year. The announcement provided a first look at form factors rather than detailed specifications, indicating the partners are emphasizing design variety as they prepare for a public release.
What this means going forward
The Unpacked showcase in London reinforced Samsung’s dual approach: continue refining foldable hardware while expanding its ecosystem of wearables and emerging devices such as AI glasses. Improvements like a subtler crease on the Fold 8 Ultra and a larger battery on the Watch Ultra 2 reflect incremental engineering progress rather than radical departures, while the Google partnership signals an ongoing push into augmented and AI-assisted wearables.
Taken together, the products unveiled at Samsung Unpacked 2026 underline the company’s focus on hardware polish and ecosystem depth as it positions foldables and smart wearables as mainstream offerings.
