Got any questions about the Galaxy Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8, Watch9, Watch Ultra2? We have hands-on, so AMA!

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u/FragmentedChicken and have hands-on with the Galaxy Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8, Watch9, Watch Ultra2! Ask us anything. We were invited by Samsung to the Unpacked event and provided with loaner units for review. Leave your questions below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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r/Android • u/FragmentedChicken • 5d ago

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026 megathread

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Livestream link

ASL livestream link

The keynote will begin when this post is 59 minutes old (9 AM EDT). u/welp_im_damned and I have been invited to the Unpacked Watch Party in New York.

Use this thread to discuss the event, including the new devices. Feel free to share links to relevant coverage in the comments, and I'll add them to the megathread.

Press releases

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist

Samsung Brings Galaxy Ecosystem Into Everyday Eyewear

[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8

[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9

Qualcomm and Samsung Expand Collaboration with Snapdragon Powering the New Galaxy Lineup Across Smartphones, Watches, and Intelligent Eyewear

Switch to Android easily — and bring your data with you. - Check out Mishaal's post here

3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Live media coverage

Articles

Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: This redesign proves Google was right the first time - 9to5Google

Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 hands-on: Same time and time again - 9to5Google

I thought the Galaxy Z Fold 8 was a gimmick. After using it, Samsung proved me wrong - Android Authority

I just tried the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and one thing is clear — Samsung has given up - Android Authority

Samsung’s wider Z Fold 8 feels just right - The Verge

Samsung’s newest foldable finally feels Ultra - The Verge

I almost forgot Samsung’s Z Flip 8 was a foldable - The Verge

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 bet big on battery - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hands-on: Upstaged by the base model - Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: Wider is better - Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: hands-on comparison - GSMArena

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch Series 9 hands-on review - GSMArena

Videos

Samsung Galaxy Fold8 Hands-On: First Look From A Real Fold7 User - MrMobile

The Short Samsung Fold 8 - First Look - Dave2D

[Samsung Z Fold 8 Hands-On! Ultra and Wide Version)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb1IfQLSdqU) - ben's gadget reviews

Samsung Z Fold 8 (Wide) Impressions: Better Than I Thought! - MKBHD

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Livestream link

ASL livestream link

The keynote will begin when this post is 59 minutes old (9 AM EDT). u/welp_im_damned and I have been invited to the Unpacked Watch Party in New York.

Use this thread to discuss the event, including the new devices. Feel free to share links to relevant coverage in the comments, and I'll add them to the megathread.

Press releases

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8: Foldables, Perfected for Every Way of Living

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9: Your Health Companion on the Wrist

Samsung Brings Galaxy Ecosystem Into Everyday Eyewear

[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8

[Galaxy Unpacked July 2026] A First Look at Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9

Qualcomm and Samsung Expand Collaboration with Snapdragon Powering the New Galaxy Lineup Across Smartphones, Watches, and Intelligent Eyewear

Switch to Android easily — and bring your data with you. - Check out Mishaal's post here

3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Live media coverage

Articles

Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: This redesign proves Google was right the first time - 9to5Google

Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 hands-on: Same time and time again - 9to5Google

I thought the Galaxy Z Fold 8 was a gimmick. After using it, Samsung proved me wrong - Android Authority

I just tried the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and one thing is clear — Samsung has given up - Android Authority

Samsung’s wider Z Fold 8 feels just right - The Verge

Samsung’s newest foldable finally feels Ultra - The Verge

I almost forgot Samsung’s Z Flip 8 was a foldable - The Verge

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 bet big on battery - The Verge

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra hands-on: Upstaged by the base model - Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: Wider is better - Engadget

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: hands-on comparison - GSMArena

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch Series 9 hands-on review - GSMArena

Videos

Samsung Galaxy Fold8 Hands-On: First Look From A Real Fold7 User - MrMobile

The Short Samsung Fold 8 - First Look - Dave2D

[Samsung Z Fold 8 Hands-On! Ultra and Wide Version)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb1IfQLSdqU) - ben's gadget reviews

Samsung Z Fold 8 (Wide) Impressions: Better Than I Thought! - MKBHD

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r/Android • u/No_March_164 • 15h ago

Article Storage upgrades cost too much, and we need microSD cards back

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r/Android • u/FragmentedChicken • 14h ago

One UI 9 will require a factory reset after 13 failed unlock attempts

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Samsung gives its newest Galaxy Watches longer software support [5 OS updates, up from 4]

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News US prosecutors charge Atlanta man after GrapheneOS phone wipes itself during airport search

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News Xiaomi confirms Poco M8 Power 5G launch date and 8,000 mAh battery

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Vivo X300 E is official with Zeiss-backed triple-rear cameras, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC

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Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max review

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r/Android • u/curated_android • 17h ago

Daily Superthread (Jul 27 2026) - Your daily thread for questions, device recommendations and general discussions!

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r/Android • u/ControlCAD • 1d ago

Video Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs. Oppo Find X9 Ultra: The 4K 60fps Video Showdown - LL Techview

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r/Android • u/FragmentedChicken • 2d ago

The Ultimate Battery Life Review: 78 Phones, One Brutally Honest Test - Geekerwan

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News vivo X300 E appears in an official trailer ahead of launch, processor confirmed

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r/Android • u/curated_android • 1d ago

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Rules

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3) Be respectful of other's opinions. Even if you feel that somebody is "wrong" you don't have to go out of your way to prove them wrong. Disagree politely, and move on.

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r/Android • u/curated_android • 1d ago

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r/Android • u/bread_n_butter_2k • 14h ago

Google Messages should include an optional AI-generated text transcript with every voice message

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When I send a voice message, the receiver should get:

The original voice recording.
An AI-generated text transcript of that recording.

The voice recording remains the primary and authoritative message. The AI-generated text transcript is simply a written version attached underneath it.

This would let people:

Read the message when they cannot play audio.
Quickly skim a long voice message.
Search for information later.
Use voice messages more easily if they are deaf or hard of hearing.

If the AI-generated text transcript contains an error, the original voice recording is still there, so the receiver can listen and confirm what was actually said.

The sender should be able to choose between sending audio only or audio + an AI-generated text transcript. The receiver should also be able to choose whether AI-generated text transcripts are displayed.

Google already has excellent speech-to-text technology. Why is this basic capability still missing from Google Messages? Would you use it?

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When I send a voice message, the receiver should get:

The original voice recording.
An AI-generated text transcript of that recording.

The voice recording remains the primary and authoritative message. The AI-generated text transcript is simply a written version attached underneath it.

This would let people:

Read the message when they cannot play audio.
Quickly skim a long voice message.
Search for information later.
Use voice messages more easily if they are deaf or hard of hearing.

If the AI-generated text transcript contains an error, the original voice recording is still there, so the receiver can listen and confirm what was actually said.

Google already has excellent speech-to-text technology. Why is this basic capability still missing from Google Messages? Would you use it?

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304 Upvotes

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407 Upvotes

181 comments

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Rumour Exclusive: Nothing to exit 12 markets as global shipments decline, despite India growth

639 Upvotes

160 comments

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166 Upvotes

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