This yr’s first main tech occasion appears to be brewing. However Samsung continues to be being tight-lipped about it. All eyes are on Samsung as it’s set to launch the Galaxy S25 collection by January 22, in accordance with most up-to-date experiences, which gave us a tease into this yr’s Unpacked banner. We have not obtained any official affirmation from the tech large but, however following current launches, the occasion is anticipated to happen in California, in tandem with the launch on the firm’s residence floor, South Korea.
For extra about what we count on from this yr’s flagships, you may try our final Galaxy S25 information. For extra on Galaxy Unpacked, proceed under.
Tips on how to watch this yr’s Galaxy Unpacked
Whereas a fortunate few get to attend the occasion in individual and soak in all of the Galaxy magic, Samsung will livestream the launch on its official web site and YouTube platforms. The corporate has executed this previously, and we count on the identical this time round. Whereas we do not have a hyperlink for you but, remember to hold an eye fixed out for one nearer to the launch and hit on the “notify me” button to provide your self a heads-up earlier than the reside stream begins.
So what can we count on from the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked occasion, and can Samsung’s new choices be simply as thrilling because the earlier ones? Let’s dive in.
Samsung Galaxy S25, Plus, and Extremely
Samsung is celebrating a milestone with the S25’s launch—15 years because it launched the primary Galaxy system. We count on the brand new collection to have vital {hardware} and software program modifications in comparison with earlier fashions.
In accordance with a number of leaked renders, the Galaxy S25, Samsung appears to be protecting it uniform with the design language throughout all three fashions, very like what Apple does with its iPhones. To everybody’s reduction, the telephones are anticipated to have flat sides throughout, utterly flat back and front glass, and rounded corners, in contrast to the same old sharp sq. corners. However the Extremely model nonetheless appears to be protecting it a bit extra edgy.
With regards to cameras, which Samsung prides itself on yearly, the brand new flagship gadgets are anticipated to obtain some upgrades. Earlier this yr, the cellphone was rumored to be ditching the ISOCELL GN3 sensors and going all-Sony. Nevertheless, newer rumors recommend that is not the case, and Samsung will stick to the identical cameras on the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus. However, the Extremely may have a f/1.7 aperture and a 23.2mm focal size. The sensor’s most decision will probably be 4080×3060, with a 200MP digital camera.
The flagship telephones are stated to come back out of the field with the brand new One UI 7, which we are going to get to in a bit. Moreover, Samsung is loading this collection with extra AI and new parental management options into the OS.
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus are rumored to launch in Midnight Black, Glowing Inexperienced, Glowing Blue, Silver Shadow, and Moon Evening Blue colorways. The Galaxy S25 Extremely is anticipated to launch in seven completely different colours: Titanium Black, Titanium SilverBlue, Titanium Grey, Titanium WhiteSilver, Titanium JetBlack, Titanium JadeGreen, and Titanium PinkGold.
It’s possible you’ll be asking, “However how a lot will all of this price?”. This flagship collection may very well be fairly expensive, with the brand new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite prone to energy the Galaxy S25 collection, bringing “astonishing ranges of efficiency” that will require Samsung to hike the value up.
There have additionally been rumors a few Galaxy S25 Slim, though it is unclear if we’ll see this at Unpacked or a later launch.
One UI 7
The One UI 7 beta arrived in eligible Samsung S24 gadgets simply in time for Christmas, making it “the perfect model of One UI Samsung has made in a really very long time,” in accordance with Android Central’s Nick Sutrich.
The UI has a brand new and improved notification bar; knocking down on the precise aspect of the standing bar brings up a full display of fast toggle buttons and sliders whereas swiping down on the left aspect of the standing bar brings up notifications. Ring a bell? (See iPhone.)
Secondly, the beta model lastly has a local vertical app drawer, one thing Galaxy customers have needed for years, though customers can reset it to the horizontal model if it does not work for them. The app drawer has a scroll bar on the precise for shortly transferring between apps.
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The following main show change customers would discover is the multitasking UI, which lastly means that you can see multiple app tile at a time. Samsung showcases its apps in a 3D carousel so customers can shortly spot the subsequent app on their scroll checklist.
Different updates on the OS embody new icons, up to date fonts, a brand new battery indicator, and an array of latest widgets to dig your nails into. We will additionally count on loads of new AI options and updates to Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite.
Android XR
One other thrilling factor that may very well be unveiled at this yr’s Unpacked is one thing Android builders and Samsung have been collaborating on— making a healthful XR expertise with the Samsung headset dubbed venture Moohan (which means infinity in Korean).
“Think about being on the planet that understands you and responds to your each interplay,” stated Samsung’s head of cell R&D, Gained-Joon Choi, at a current reside demo occasion.
Android XR will allow blended actuality interactions within the digital world and the actual one. The video instance confirmed an individual carrying a prototype Samsung VR headset whereas watching YouTube. One other reside demo of Venture Moohan‘s integration with Gemini confirmed its conversational multimodal skills.
The headset that appears loads like Apple’s Imaginative and prescient Professional comes with a Snapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2 and is about to debut in 2025 “with extra gadgets to comply with,” in accordance with Qualcomm.
We nonetheless haven’t got the specifics as to how a lot it could price and how much skills it should come outfitted with out of the field. Nevertheless, we would get a fast glimpse of some {hardware} at Unpacked. The Korean information outlet Yonhapnews indicated that Samsung is likely to be showcasing a sneak peek of its first-ever sensible glasses. It may very well be a brief video or a picture reveal—doubtless much like the best way the Galaxy Ring was proven off on the 2024 Unpacked Occasion.
It is unclear if the reveal would be the Venture Moohan {hardware} or one other product in growth. That stated, we’re hoping we get a greater concept on the upcoming Unpacked occasion.
Extra Galaxy Ring information?
Whereas there’s plenty of chatter about Samsung unveiling the Galaxy Ring 2, it appears extremely unlikely, because it introduced the primary model of its ring simply six months in the past. Nevertheless, what we would see is an array of latest ring sizes—14 and 15—that will turn out to be obtainable.
It is unclear if Samsung has some other tips up its sleeve for its sensible ring, so we’ll have to attend and see what the corporate has in retailer and whether it is planning any updates and have additions.
