Samsung is presenting new smartphones including the anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 and smartwatches at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026. The live stream begins at 15:00 on YouTube and Twitch amid an ongoing RAM crisis that is expected to drive price increases.
Samsung is expected to present not two but three foldable smartphones this summer.
The RAM crisis continues to affect major tech brands including Samsung.
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