Yesterdays Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco was really something. It felt like a breath of air. Samsung did not just introduce phones. They showed us devices that really understand you. They combined the artificial intelligence with nice hardware that makes your daily life easier.
The New S26 Lineup
Samsung started by introducing the Galaxy S26, S26+. The powerful S26 Ultra. These phones are not completely new. They have some great improvements. The Ultra has a good camera system. It can take pictures in low light and it can even edit photos for you. You can just tell it to fix a problem with a photo. It will do it.
The regular S26 and S26+ are also great. They have screens and some nice privacy features. These features can dim the edges of the screen when someone is looking at your phone. All of these phones run on Android 16 with One UI 8. They will get updates for seven years. You can pre-order them now. If you need a phone these seem like a good choice. They are not too expensive.
Artificial Intelligence That Feels Personal
Samsung talked a lot about intelligence. They made it the main focus of the event. Imagine being able to tell your phone to make a photo brighter. It just does it. They showed us some real-life stories about how artificial intelligence can help people. For example friends who live apart can use artificial intelligence to communicate better.
It is not about showing off cool features. These features are meant to make technology easier to use. The artificial intelligence can learn your habits. Do things automatically. It can even translate languages in time. For people who create content the Galaxy camera experience is really great. You can make looking edits without too much hassle.
Want to relive the magic? Catch the full replay on Samsung’s official YouTube channel here:
The video is really energetic. You can still watch it on demand.
The Galaxy Buds 4 and Power Accessories
The Galaxy Unpacked event would not be complete without some earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro are really great. They have intelligence that can create a personalized sound profile just for you. The battery life is also longer. The noise cancellation is better. They are perfect for commuting in places like Kalyān.
Samsung also introduced some accessories. They have a 25W charger that is really easy to use. They also have some travel adapters that’re 50W and 60W. The prices are not too high so it might be a good idea to buy the whole ecosystem.
Why It Matters
The event was really well done. Samsung showed us some devices that focus on reliability. They have intelligence that really works for you and cameras that can capture life as it is. If yesterdays event proved anything it is that Samsung is listening to its customers. In a world where we get many notifications these devices promise to help you focus on what is important. You can pre-order them now. Get some perks. The S26 series is going to be really popular, in 2026.
