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Summer is usually a quiet time for tech news, but Samsung is about to shake things up a bit. The next Samsung Unpacked event is scheduled for July 10. It will be held in Paris at 3pm local time, which is 9am ET.

The company launched its Galaxy S24 devices earlier this year after its first 2024 Unpacked, so it’s highly unlikely we’ll see new versions of the traditional smartphone format here (except perhaps for the Olympics-branded models, given given Samsung’s sponsorship of this event). However, there is a decent chance that Samsung will show off its latest lineup of foldable devices. Rumors suggest it is also set to unveil a new smartwatch. And then there’s the small matter of the smart ring that Samsung has been teasing this year.

Here’s a look at what we can expect from Samsung Unpacked, July 2024 release:

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Samsung’s smart ring is the most intriguing upcoming device. This is a brand new product category for the company, although Samsung has been preparing for it by refining its health and wellness technologies in its other devices over the past few years.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is slated to arrive “in or around August,” according to the company itself, so it would be more of a surprise if the device no appeared in Unpacked. After first teasing the wearable during January’s Unpacked, Samsung revealed more details about it in February. The Galaxy Ring will be available in three colors – platinum silver, gold and ceramic black – and multiple sizes.

The ring will measure heart rate, movement and breathing to help you track your sleep. It is also expected to support fertility tracking. The Galaxy Ring will also be able to pair with the Galaxy Watch, so if you’re wearing both, you’ll likely get more accurate health data.

Naturally, the Galaxy Ring will be compatible with Galaxy phones, but Samsung is aiming to make it work with other Android phones. As of February, iOS compatibility had yet to be determined, so perhaps the competing Oura device will remain the preferred choice for many iPhone users. For what it’s worth, some of the company’s smartwatches are compatible with certain non-Samsung iPhones and Android phones.

Samsung has not yet revealed the exact release date and price of the Galaxy Ring. However, this information will almost certainly be announced in Unpacked.

Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6

It’s probably the right time for Samsung to release new foldables as we enter the latter half of the year and (don’t say it out loud because summer just started in the northern hemisphere) the holiday shopping season. We may very well see the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 Unpacked.

Updates are expected to be relatively minor. Rumors suggest that the Z Flip 6 will get a modest increase in battery capacity to 4,000 mAh, an option to increase the RAM to 12 GB, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Camera upgrades also seem likely, with Samsung said to bring the same The 50MP camera seen in the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 is in the Z Flip 6.

As for the flagship Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is expected to have the same screen size and thickness as last year’s model. The screen cover may use Corning Gorilla Armor for improved durability along with anti-reflective technology.

It doesn’t look like the cameras will be upgraded, while there may only be a very small increase in battery capacity. However, it is certain that there will be a chipset upgrade to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Meanwhile, a leak suggests that both devices are getting a $100 increase over last year’s models. We’ll have to wait for Unpacked to find out for sure if that’s the case.

There has also been talk of a more premium Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra, as well as slim versions of both foldables. However, they could arrive alongside the Galaxy S25 lineup in early 2025. If they show up at the Unpacked event in July, it’s likely to be a tease at most.

Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Ultra

Galaxy Watch 7 listings have appeared early on some online stores, so it’s likely we’ll see this wearable appear in Unpacked as well. It is expected to have a 3nm chipset that can improve power efficiency and performance. Health sensors are likely to get an upgrade as well.

Since this is 2024, naturally there will be some AI-powered features. A list of detailed AI-powered sleep, exercise and communication features, including a smart reply feature for the latter.

That’s not all though, as there are indications that the Galaxy Watch Ultra is also on the way. A number of leaked images suggest it will be thicker than standard Galaxy Watch models. The device is expected to have a rectangular design with a circular dial. Most intriguingly, the Galaxy Watch Ultra could have a digital dial combination and crown-style buttons on the side instead of a rotating navigation bezel.

Rumors peg the price at $700, which would be much more expensive than other Galaxy Watch devices. Hopefully Samsung has packed in enough features to make it worthwhile.

Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro

It’s been a few years since the last Galaxy Buds (not counting last year’s FE variant), so they should be upgraded. We’ll likely see both the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro Unpacked on July 10.

Both models will be available in silver and white and will have an IP57 rating for dust and water resistance, along with support for SmartThings Find, according to Android titles.

As with the Buds 2 Pro, the Buds 3 Pro are expected to have a two-way speaker designed to deliver richer sound, while the regular Buds 3 will have a one-way speaker. The higher-end model is also rumored to offer adaptive noise control, blade lights and surround sound. The Buds 3 Pro are also expected to offer longer battery life than the more budget model, although both are believed to have active noise cancellation.

There’s another big change expected, as word on the street suggests that Samsung is set to mimic Apple’s AirPods by adopting a stem design. Whether you’re a fan of this format or not, there is one clear advantage to the stem: it puts the mic a little closer to your mouth, which should improve call quality. For what it’s worth, when Samsung revealed the Galaxy Buds Live in 2020, it said they lacked an “awkward stem.”