Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch event news, including the phones to expect (Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4), plus the watches, buds and other bits. Samsung Unpacked is happening on August 10, 2022, at 2PM UK time, and you can reserve some or all of the new Galaxy gear right now to get a discount when the pre-orders go live, with no commitment. Here's an affiliate link to Samsung's website with full details:

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The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 don't look like huge evolutions vs last year's models, but you can expect Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 performance. That hopefully also means better battery life, while Samsung's hinge tech has also reportedly been improved. Of course, these smartphones (especially the Galaxy Z Fold 4) won't be cheap. You can also expect the new Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro to be revealed, also apparently with improved battery life. And audio fans will hopefully love the Samsung Buds Pro 2.

Full details will land at Unpacked 2022, stay tuned for my unboxing and hands-on reviews!

This week Qualcomm also announced its new W5 Gen 1 chipsets, designed for Wear OS smartwatches. Sounds like a bunch of nerdy geek hoohah but it actually means your next Wear OS watch won't die in a day, with any luck. Hooray!

Let us know your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 and all the other launch shenanigans down below. No Tech Spurt Weekly next week sadly, but we'll be back the week after so please leave your comments as always!

Tech Spurt Weekly Ep118 Chapters:
0:00 - I'm so frigging tired
0:41 - Google Pixel 6a
2:12 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Preview
5:02 - Qualcomm W5 Gen 1
7:08 - Viewer comments