Here’s how much all of the Samsung Unpacked 2021 products will cost

Samsung Unpacked 2021 is just two days away. The company’s fans are looking forward to seeing everything that’s going to be launched on August 11. The leaks have given us a pretty good idea of what to expect.

There are new foldable devices on the agenda in addition to a new smartwatch and a new pair of earbuds. Now, a new leak has revealed the prices of all the upcoming products that will be announced on August 11.

Samsung has made its best products more affordable

According to a list posted online by a Twitter leakster, The Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage variants for 1899 and 1999 euro respectively. Samsung will be selling the Galaxy Z Flip 3 with 128GB and 256GB storage for 1099 and 1149 euro respectively.

There’s also the Galaxy Watch 4 which will be available in 40 and 44mm sizes for 270 and 309 euro. The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic in 42 and 46mm sizes will cost 379 and 409 euro respectively. Last but not the least, the Galaxy Buds 2 will start at 149 euro. The price could be up to 159 euro in some countries.

The leakster also mentions that the pre-order bonus for the Galaxy Watch 4 is going to be a Google Play gift card worth 60 euro for the Galaxy Watch 4 and 85 euro for the Galaxy Watch Classic.

We had exclusively reported that Samsung’s new foldables will get a price cut. Some of you might remember that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 started at 1999 euro. The original Galaxy Z Flip started at 1500 euro. It’s clear that Samsung has made an honest effort to make its new foldable smartphones more affordable for customers.

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Samsung shows who’s the boss in the global smart TV market

Although Xiaomi managed to breeze past Samsung as the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, it is still king of the hill when it comes to smart TVs.

That is largely due to Samsung’s objectively superior products, which are second only to the likes of LG. Now a new study by Chinese market research firm Auweiyun sheds light on the smart TV market.

Samsung retains top spot in the smart TV market

The study states that 98.3 million TVs were sold in H1 2021. That figure isn’t terribly surprising, given the increased demand for content consumption peripherals. Samsung outshined all of its competition by shipping nearly 20.8 million smart TVs, which represents a 11% increase compared to last year.

Arch-nemesis LG came in second with 13.1 million units shipped, followed by TCL at 11.4 million. Xiaomi is fifth on the list, followed by the likes of Sony, Phillips and other players.

Xiaomi’s slide to fifth place is slightly alarming, as the company has shifted a lot of focus towards dominating the low-cost smart TV market, but it clearly got outshined by its compatriots namely TCL and Hisense. A little reevaluation in strategy could help propel Xiaomi ahead of Hisense and TCL, but it is unlikely to catch up to LG, let alone Samsung, anytime soon.

Samsung and LG’s hegemony over the high-end smart TV segment is what sets them apart from the competition. It is a bid disappointing to see Sony relegated to sixth place, as the company is one of the better TV makers out there. Besides, most TV manufacturers rely on panels made by either company, so Samsung/LG still get paid at the end of the day.

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BREAKING: Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong granted parole, will be released on Friday

Samsung Group’s leader, Lee Jae-yong, was sent to jail a few months ago on bribery charges. However, it was being speculated that he may be pardoned by the South Korean president sometime in August. Now, it is being reported that Lee has been granted parole, which means that he will soon be released from jail.

Lee Jae-yong will reportedly be released from the Seoul Detention Center at 10 AM on Friday (August 13). However, his freedom could be short-lived as he is fighting two more criminal cases. He was allegedly involved in accounting fraud and other offenses during the merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T. He is also facing charges related to the use of anesthetic propofol without a prescription.

If Lee receives a prison sentence in any of the two other cases, his parole will be canceled. However, a law is being revised in South Korea, and that could prevent the cancellation of his parole. Under the upcoming revision, parole will only be canceled if someone commits a crime after receiving parole.

A possibility of parole for Samsung’s jailed Vice Chairman was hotly debated. Various US firms, high-placed Buddhist monks in South Korea, and even the South Korean public from all age groups requested that Lee should be pardoned and released from jail. However, some civic groups and leader unions said that Lee shouldn’t be released from jail.

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S Pen Pro video surfaces ahead of Galaxy Z Fold 3 launch

Samsung had teased the S Pen Pro stylus for the first time during the announcement of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. The company had mentioned that it will launch the pro-grade stylus sometime later this year. A few days ago, it was revealed that the S Pen Pro would also work with the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Now, a video of the upcoming stylus has leaked ahead of the official launch.

The S Pen Pro’s video was published on Twitter on Saturday, revealing its design. From the looks of it, the upcoming stylus will have a button on the front along with a white status LED. There appears to be another switch towards the end of the S Pen Pro, but we are not sure what it does. It was leaked earlier that the S Pen Pro features Bluetooth LE (for Air Actions) and that it can be charged using a USB Type-C port, but the video doesn’t show any port, which may be hidden.

The stylus may be available in only one color: black. It will be compatible with the Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Samsung may have used a special material to make the S Pen Pro’s nib so that it doesn’t damage the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s relatively smoother foldable screen. Samsung has revealed that it has also developed a special S Pen (called S Pen Fold Edition) for the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

More information about the S Pen Pro and the S Pen Fold Edition will be unveiled during Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event on August 11.

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Samsung Malaysia giving Galaxy phones and monitors free with smart TVs

Samsung Malaysia has an interesting new promotion in store for prospective smart TV buyers. Usually, Samsung likes to throw in an extra peripheral or cash back to drive TV sales, but this time around, it has upped the ante.

One can now get a Galaxy-branded smartphone and a smart monitor with a qualifying Samsung TV purchase in Malaysia. These offers are only valid for certain high-end QLED models part of the Neo QLED lineup.

Who doesn’t like free stuff?!

Here’s a complete list of smart TVs and the freebies that one can get with them. Do note that there are more eligible models, but we only highlighted some of the more important ones.

Eligible Neon QLED 8K TVs

• 85-inch QN900A: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra + 32-inch M7 Smart Monitor
• 75-inch QN900A: Galaxy S21 5G + 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor
• 85-inch QN800A: Galaxy S21 5G + 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor
• 75-inch QN800A: Galaxy A72 + 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor
• 65-inch QN900A: Galaxy A72 + 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor
• 65-inch QN800A: Galaxy A22 + 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor
• 55-inch QN700A:  M5 Smart Monitor

Eligible Neon QLED 4K TVs

• 98-inch QN90A: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra + 32-inch M7 Smart Monitor
• 85-inch QN90A: Galaxy A72 + 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor
• 85-inch QN85A: Galaxy A32 + 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor
• 75-inch QN90A: Galaxy A22 + 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor
• 75-inch QN85A: Galaxy A02 + 32-inch Smart Monitor
• 65-inch QN90A: 32-inch M5 Smart Monitor
• 65-inch QN85A: Galaxy A22
• 55-inch QN90A: Galaxy A12
• 55-inch QN85A: Galaxy A02

As you can see above, the value of your freebies is directly proportional to the TV model. Then again, some of the TVs listed above have eye-watering prices, such as the top of the line 85-inch QN900A, which costs RM 49,999 ($11,821). Samsung wouldn’t lose much by throwing in a ~$1,200 Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and smart monitor. There are loads of other promotions ongoing on a wide range of Samsung products as well.

Do note that there is a full-fledged registration process that you need to through in order to redeem your goodies. The process is similar to how one redeems pre-order bonuses, but with a few extra steps that involve going to Samsung’s redemption website. You can find out all about it on Samsung’s dedicated landing page.

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Watch this Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 video if you want to ruin your Unpacked experience

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 leaks refuse to stop as we continue to get closer to Samsung’s August 11 Unpacked event. We’ve seen so much about the new foldables already that the upcoming launch may as well not happen anymore. The only thing left for Samsung to do is to confirm everything officially, but if you can’t wait and are wondering if some of the biggest Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 features are real, the leaked video embedded below is all you need to watch.

Disclaimer: Turn back now if you have somehow managed to avoid all previous leaks

The 30-second video showcases a few of the best Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 features. First, it confirms that the two foldables are water resistant. Both devices are expected to feature IPx8 certification, which means they will be able to withstand submersion in freshwater up to a maximum depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. That’s the same degree of protection Samsung’s non-folding flagships have been offering for many years.

Second, the teaser confirms that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 supports the S Pen. It’s the second phone from Samsung that isn’t a Note to support the S Pen – the first was the Galaxy S21 Ultra that launched earlier this year. We also get to see the Galaxy Z Flip 3’s larger cover screen. It’s said to measure 1.9 inches, while the cover display on the original Galaxy Z Flip was a measly 1.1 inches. Not a huge upgrade, but certainly a welcome one that customers will appreciate.

Are you excited about the Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Galaxy Z Flip 3? Which of the two do you have your eyes on? Will you also be picking up the Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Buds 2 that will launch alongside Samsung’s new foldables?

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Samsung’s new foldables capture the imagination of a 100 million people

To say that Samsung is a popular brand would be a massive understatement. Samsung is one of the leading smartphone vendors across the globe. It has been for many, many years. The company is known across the world for its exceptional devices and how it has brought innovation to Android devices.

So it’s not surprising to see that a lot of people are very interested in finding out what the company has up its sleeve. Samsung fans are looking forward to the company’s next Unpacked event that takes place on August 11.

People are excited for Samsung’s new products

On July 28th, Samsung put up a teaser video on YouTube when it confirmed the Unpacked 2021 event for August 11. The teaser video didn’t reveal much about what’s to come. It did tease the arrival of new foldable smartphones.

The video appears to have captured the imagination of many people across the globe. In less than two weeks since it was posted on Youtube, Samsung’s teaser video for its next Unpacked event has received more than 101 million views. These figures are incredible for a 45-second clip that doesn’t even show the final product.

It’s no secret that there’s a lot of hype around Samsung’s new foldable smartphones this year. The Galaxy Z Fold is in its third iteration while the Galaxy Z Flip gets its second model. Both are expected to feature significant improvements, particularly in the durability department. Many are of the view that this might be the year Samsung sees a significant mainstream adoption of its foldable smartphones.

You’d want to tune in to Samsung’s event on August 11. Here are all of the ways you can watch the Unpacked event. We’ll also have nonstop coverage on the event day so do check back in with us as well.

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