That has led the world's number one smartphone vendor to go after leakers in an unprecedented way, essentially trying to remove all high-quality traces of the unreleased Galaxy Z Flip 3, Buds 2, and Watch 4 Classic (among others) from the internet.
While that's obviously impossible, several revealing GIFs were deleted from Twitter by Evan Blass... before making a big comeback earlier today alongside a bunch of other 360-degree animations basically aiming to tell the full August Unpacked story.
Here's what Samsung plans to unveil on August 11 after all
First and foremost, we should mention that date is now etched in stone following credible initial speculation of an earlier August 3 event. A number of rock-solid sources have weighed in on this important piece of the Unpacked puzzle of late, pointing in the exact same direction, so you might as well circle August 11 on your calendars.
That being said, by far the most surprising thing suggested by Evan Blass today is that the oft-leaked and purportedly delayed Galaxy S21 FE 5G could end up going official alongside its foldable "cousins" one month from tomorrow.
Galaxy Z Fold 3
While that sort of news wouldn't have exactly caught us off guard three or four months ago, the ongoing global chip shortage has been widely reported of late to lead to an S21 FE release sometime in October. Granted, an August 11 announcement doesn't automatically mean that rumor will prove inaccurate, but we at least have reason to hope now that Samsung's next inexpensive flagship is right around the corner.
Galaxy Z Flip 3
As far as the actual leaked GIFs are concerned, these don't seem to contain any major revelations, instead merely corroborating previously revealed renders and videos.
All of these devices have had most of their key specs and features detailed, mind you, with the 5G-enabled Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 expected to offer surprisingly solid quality-price ratios, the Galaxy S21 FE shining in the charging speed department (among others), the Galaxy Watch 4 dropping the Active branding to go the "Classic" route instead, and the Galaxy Buds 2 likely to undercut the AirPods Pro with active noise cancellation on deck.
Galaxy Buds 2
What's probably not coming at Samsung Unpacked
While it's possible that the list of products depicted today ahead of their joint August 11 debut is not comprehensive, we feel it's far more likely that a Galaxy Z Flip Lite is simply not in the pipeline yet.
The elusive Galaxy Note 21 and the ultra-high-end Galaxy Tab S8 trio originally leaked all the way back in May are also pretty much guaranteed to continue lurking in the shadows for at least a few more months before eventually breaking cover at some point in 2022... or not.
Although the two very notable absences are likely to disappoint certain hardcore Samsung fans, it's worth keeping in mind that even a tech giant's resources can be limited, especially these days. Besides, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE is pretty cool, and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is set to rock an optional S Pen. What more could you wish for?
Create a free account and join our vibrant community
Register to enjoy the full PhoneArena experience. Here’s what you get with your PhoneArena account:
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: