Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will follow foldables in price increase, leak says
A leak hints Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 may match foldable phones’ price surge ahead of the July Unpacked event
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The brief
The speculation arrives as Samsung prepares its Galaxy Unpacked event in July. Coverage from Android Police, Bloomberg.com, Samsung Global Newsroom, Gadget Hacks, PhoneArena and Mashable focuses on the Unpacked preview, a revamp of the Galaxy Wearable app, and pre‑reservation details for the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8.
Analysts note the foldable devices appear “expensive” and that price concerns are a recurring theme across the reports. Watch for official pricing and product details at the Galaxy Unpacked event slated for July, as well as further information on the wearable app overhaul.
Confirmation of watch pricing will likely follow the foldable announcements.
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Quick answers
Which Samsung devices are linked to the anticipated price increase?
The leak refers to the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2, with the expectation that their pricing will align with the upcoming foldable phones.
When is Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled?
The event is planned for July, as indicated by the invitation from Samsung Global Newsroom.
What other product updates are highlighted in the current coverage?
Reports discuss a revamp of the Galaxy Wearable app, pre‑reservation dates for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8, and general expectations for the July Unpacked showcase.
Coverage (7)
- Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app is getting an overhaul before Galaxy Unpacked Android Police · 91d ago
- Samsung to Get Jump on Apple’s First Foldable With New Phones in July Bloomberg.com · 91d ago
- [Invitation] Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: A New Shape Unfolds Samsung Global Newsroom · 91d ago
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Pre-Reservation Date: July 8 Leak Explained Gadget Hacks · 91d ago
- Yes, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 look expensive, but they could have been (much) worse PhoneArena · 91d ago
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked preview: Everything we expect from the July event Mashable · 91d ago
- New report suggests Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 prices will be just as bad as you think PhoneArena · 91d ago
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