Samsung is holding an «Unpacked» press event on Aug. 9,2018 to unveil its next-generation Galaxy Note smartphone. Here’s how to stream that event online and what you can expect from the show.
Video: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2018 Livestream
Samsung usually schedules several press events throughout the year, but the most interesting, by far, are for its annual updates to the Galaxy and Galaxy Note flagship lines.
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Samsung’s next major event will see the unveiling of the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone. As with many smartphone launches, you will be able to stream the show online. We’ve compiled this guide to help you figure out when and how to tune in to watch the action unfold for yourself, and we’ve included details on what you can expect, based on credible rumors and leaks.
Samsung uses the event name » Unpacked » for all its smartphone launches, and this year is no different. So, the Samsung Unpacked press conference will start at 11am ET on Aug. 9. But here are the various local times across the world, in case you’re wondering:
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ZDNet is hosting the official livestream of the event above.
Other ways you can follow along when the event begins:
You’ll be able to livestream the event in 360-degree video from any of the links above, too.
Samsung has made it clear through a teaser tweet that we can expect the Galaxy Note 9 to launch at its Unpacked event. But what about accessories or other devices? We’ve combed the web for rumors and leaks to give you a better idea of what might actually happen on Aug. 9.
The whole point to this Unpacked event is for Samsung to unveil its latest S Pen-equipped flagship: The Galaxy Note 9. It’s thought to be a slight update to last year’s Note 8, with minimal changes to the design. The biggest improvements will be to the phone’s S Pen stylus, battery life, storage, cameras, and processor. The fingerprint scanner has also moved from beside the camera lenses to below them. Oh, and Fortnite might be a timed exclusive.
For a complete round-up of rumors, see: Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Design, features, leaks, and everything we know so far
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If all the reports and leaks are true, we can expect a second device to land on Aug. 9: A Galaxy-branded smartwatch, called Galaxy Watch. Samsung appears to be moving away from the Gear brand and will instead adopt the same brand name it uses on its smartphones and tablets. Rumors also indicate the watch will run Tizen, and not Google’s Wear OS.
For a complete round-up of Galaxy Watch rumors, see Samsung Galaxy Watch: Rumors, features, price, and release date .
A lso: Samsung Galaxy Watch: Everything you need to know CNET
In terms of accessories, all signs point to Samsung unveiling something that’ll work with both the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Watch. Called the Wireless Charger Duo, it’s popped up online and, amazingly, at an Amazon press preview event. It appears to be powered by USB-C and is capable of delivering 12W to two devices — a phone and a watch, perhaps — at once.
We rounded up all Wireless Charger Duo leaks in our Galaxy Watch guide .
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This one is a bit of a long shot, but it’s still worth including: Samsung’s long-rumored smart speaker. For the past year, reports have claimed that Samsung will introduce its own Bixby-powered smart speaker to not only compete with Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple HomePod but also showcase its virtual assistant. A recent report from The Wall Street Journal claimed that Samsung could announce it this month for $300.
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