Samsung Unpacked 2024 Recap: Galaxy AI, S24 Ultra, Smart Ring, and More
A summary of Samsung's recent Unpacked event that showcased new Galaxy S24 phones, Galaxy AI, and a smart ring.
Galaxy AI
The highlight of Samsung's recent Unpacked event was Galaxy AI, a new on-device and cloud-based AI model integrated into every Samsung Galaxy S24 model. Powered by Google's Gemini family, Galaxy AI offers a range of generative capabilities, including language detection and translation, image creation, and coding. It introduces several innovative features such as Circle to Search with Google, Live Translate, Transcript Assist, Generative Edit, and Chat Assist.
According to Samsung, most Galaxy AI features will be available across all three S24 models, enhancing the overall user experience.
Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus
Samsung unveiled three new Galaxy S models: Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra. The standard and Plus models come with several feature upgrades, including thinner and lighter designs, variable refresh rate displays, brighter screens, larger batteries, and Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The camera improvements promise clearer photos and videos in low-light environments. The pricing for the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus starts at $799 and $999, respectively, with up to seven years of operating system updates.
These models offer significant hardware and software enhancements, making them an appealing choice for consumers.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung's premier model, introduces several notable upgrades. It features a new titanium frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Armor display, making it the most durable Samsung phone yet. The phone includes a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with LTPO technology, a built-in S Pen, and a significantly improved camera system with four sensors and larger pixels. The Galaxy S24 Ultra also boasts an enhanced cooling system for optimal performance during gaming. It is priced at $1,299 and comes with 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM.
With its advanced features and improved durability, the Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a premium flagship experience.
Samsung Smart Ring
Samsung surprised everyone by introducing a smart ring during the Unpacked event. While details about the ring's capabilities are limited, it will likely track various health metrics such as heart rate, sleep health, temperature, and fitness activities. The market for smart rings is currently dominated by the Oura Ring, so Samsung will need to deliver a product that offers both essential tracking features and unique functionalities to attract Samsung and non-Samsung users.
The smart ring announcement suggests Samsung's expansion into the wearables market and its commitment to innovation.
