Samsung has unveiled its latest lineup of AI-powered devices at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event in Paris, showcasing the company’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence across its ecosystem. The highlight of the event was the introduction of the Galaxy Ring, Samsung’s first smart ring, and updates to its foldable smartphone lineup with the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6.The Galaxy Ring, priced at $399, is a lightweight wearable designed for health and fitness tracking. Weighing less than 3 grams and featuring water resistance, the ring can monitor various health metrics including heart rate, sleep quality, and menstrual cycles. It offers up to a week of battery life on a single charge and is available in three colors with a titanium frame.Samsung has also introduced upgrades to its foldable smartphone lineup with the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6. Both devices feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, optimized for AI, and come with Samsung’s Galaxy AI system. The Z Fold6 is lighter and thinner than its predecessor, while the Z Flip6 is now the thinnest Samsung phone to date. These devices offer unique mobile experiences through their foldable designs and AI-powered features such as Note Assist, Composer, and improved camera capabilities.TM Roh, the head of Samsung’s mobile division, stated that the company aims to have Galaxy AI available on 200 million devices by the end of the year, up from the initial target of 100 million. Samsung is investing over $1 billion in AI research and development. The company plans to offer the Galaxy AI service free of charge until 2025.Samsung aims to increase sales of its new foldable smartphones by more than 10 percent, with the addition of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The company has regained its position as the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, with over 60 million devices sold in the first quarter of 2024, according to IDC.The new devices will be available for pre-order starting July 10, with general availability beginning July 24 in selected markets. Samsung has also reinforced its commitment to sustainability by using recycled materials in device and packaging manufacturing.
Key points
- Samsung unveiled new AI-powered devices including the Galaxy Ring and updated foldable smartphones at Galaxy Unpacked 2024.
- Samsung aims to have Galaxy AI available on 200 million devices by the end of the year.
- The company plans to increase sales of its new foldable smartphones by more than 10 percent.
- Samsung has regained its position as the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer.
