During the Galaxy Unpacked event in August 2020, Samsung announced five new devices in its Galaxy range. If you weren’t lucky enough to see the performance live, here’s a recap of the event, with everything you need to know about all five devices.
1. Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra
Samsung opened the Galaxy Unpacked event with the Galaxy Note 20. It comes in two versions: the regular Note 20 and the Note 20 Ultra. The Note 20 features a 6.7-inch screen, while the 20 Ultra features a 6.9-inch screen.
Both phones have a “smart battery” and can charge up to 50 percent in 30 minutes. They also have a selfie camera on the front, plus three cameras on the back: an ultra-wide, wide-angle, and telephoto camera.
The Galaxy Note 20 will cost $ 999, while the Note 20 Ultra will cost $ 1,299. Pre-orders begin on August 6 and the phone launches on August 21.
2. Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 + tablet
The new Galaxy Tab also comes in two different versions: the S7 and the S7 +. The S7 has an 11-inch screen, while the S7 + has a 12.4-inch screen.
The tablet comes with a keyboard that turns on quickly. The keyboard itself features a trackpad with support for multiple finger gestures. On the tablet, you can run three applications at the same time by dividing the screen into three windows for better multitasking.
The Tab S7 will start at $ 649 and the S7 + at $ 849. They will be released on August 21st.
3. Galaxy Buds Live
The Galaxy Buds Live are in-ear wireless headphones. They have a battery life of 6 hours with continuous use, and the battery in the included charging case lasts for 21 hours.
Buds Live use Active Noise Cancellation that blocks out unwanted noise while preserving what you want to hear. The headphones come with three microphones for phone calls, actively reducing background noise for better call quality.
Galaxy Buds Live will cost you $ 170 and will be available on August 6.
4. Galaxy Watch 3
Next, we have Samsung’s latest entry in digital portable devices, the Galaxy Watch 3. It comes in two sizes: a 41-millimeter model and a 45-millimeter model. Since it is a digital watch, you can change the watch face for over 80,000 designs. The watch can also measure blood pressure, ECG, and blood oxygen saturation.
The 41mm Watch 3 will start at $ 400 and the 45mm version will start at $ 430. Both will launch on August 6.
5. Galaxy Z Fold 2
Finally, there is the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The Z Fold 2 is a smartphone that can be opened on a larger screen. The front screen has a 6.2-inch cover screen, while the internal screen is 7.6-inches. You can also maintain a partially unfolded position to watch videos on a table.
Samsung will reveal more details about this phone and it will open for pre-orders on September 1, 2020, with a device priced at $ 1,980.
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During the Galaxy Unpacked event in August 2020, Samsung made some interesting announcements in different tech markets. From phones and tablets to headphones and watches, Samsung fans have a lot to look forward to in the months to come.
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