How to watch today’s Samsung Unpacked Galaxy S23 launch event
UPDATE: 2023/02/01 13:15 EST BY JAMES PECKHAM
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is official
The phones have been revealed by Samsung, and we’ve had time to try out theSamsung Galaxy S23, S23+, andS23 Ultra. Plus, we have all the details you need to know about theSamsung Galaxy S23 in one to read place.
TheSamsung Galaxy S23series launch is nearly upon us, following months packed with leaks and rumors. It’s been three years now since we’ve had an in-person Unpacked event for Samsung to introduce its flagship smartphone lineup, and we are very much looking forward to its return. While we’ll be there to check it out in person, you can always follow along from the comfort of your screen of choice. Here’s how you can live-stream Samsung’s Unpacked event to see the Galaxy S23 and its partners make their formal debut.
When is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Unpacked event?
The Galaxy Unpacked event for theGalaxy S23’s unveiling is scheduled for February 1in San Francisco at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET/7 PM CET. The live stream will also begin at the same time, so you get to experience the launch in almost the same way as in-person attendees.
How to watch the Samsung Galaxy S23 launch event live
Samsung will live-stream the Galaxy S23’s launch on its YouTube and home page. The stream’s listing is already live on YouTube, and you can use theNotify mebutton on the page to get a reminder when the stream is about to start.
What to expect from the Samsung Galaxy S23 Unpacked event
Undoubtedly, the star of Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked February 2023 event will be the Galaxy S23 series. The flagship smartphone lineup represents the best of what Samsung has to offer. Leaks have already extensively detailed the phones, and there’s little left to know about them now.
Thanks to its multi-year partnership with Qualcomm, Samsung plans to use a special variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 inside all Galaxy S23 variants this year. The Ultra model will alsoswitch to a 200MP sensor, whichpromises some significant low-light image qualityimprovements.
A recent leak indicates theS23 series will launch with One UI 5.1, including a bunch of minor usability improvements. The new One UI build should also make its way to Samsung flagships from the last few years.
In addition to the new phones, Samsung will likely unveil its Windows-based Galaxy Book 3 laptop lineup at the event. A leak suggests at least one of the models will feature an OLED touch screen (viaSamMobile), a first for a Windows laptop.
We’re not sure if we’ll see anything else at the launch, but we’re not expecting new foldable phones or headphones from Samsung. It’s also unlikely we’ll see any new tablets. Marketing from Samsung suggests K-pop superstars BTS will be making an appearance during the show, so if you’re part of the BTS Army you may want to tune in to catch that.
If you have already decided to buy the Galaxy S23 series and/or the Galaxy Book 3, consider pre-reserving the devices ahead of their official unveiling. Samsung will give you $50 off if you reserve the Galaxy S23 and up to $100 off if you pre-reserve both a phone and the Galaxy Book 3.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is set to become one of the best Android phones to launch this year. The top-end Ultra model, in particular, will pack some notable upgrades, including a 200MP primary camera, a faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, and longer battery life. Best of all, you can pre-reserve the phone now to save $50 on your purchase.
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