Samsung Galaxy phone updates — Price & date for NEW Android smartphones revealed – and you could get a £650 discount
SAMSUNG has revealed a stellar new line-up of smartphones in South Korea, in its latest bid to take on Apple's iPhone.
The tech giant is the most popular Android maker around - and the company aims to keep the top spot as it unveiled the sleek and high-tech new Galaxy Flip 5.
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is a half-annual must-see event for any Android fan, which has been going on since 2010 and today took place on the company's home turf of Seoul, South Korea.
Built with 6.7-inch and 7.6-inch main screens, the phones have bigger displays than Samsungs previous folding devices and are equipped with more advanced cameras, providing crisper visuals as well as more features for work, text and video chats, movies and games.
Designed to be compact and easy to carry, the Flip 5 is also built with a 3.4-inch cover screen that allows it to still be used while folded in half.
The Sun is also in South Korea at the Samsung event with all the latest news and updates in our live blog below...
Less than half an hour to go
We're really close to finding all Samsung has to offer at this year's Galaxy Unpacked with less than 30 mins until the main event kicks off.
We hear that the show is due to last for an hour which should get us right into the action thick and fast.
Ready to join the flip side?
Not long left now until Samsung Unpacked begins.
Judging by the tech company's promotional material, it looks set to unveil a new flagship phone as well as a new model of its Galaxy Flip device.
Let the tech giant know what you're most excited about below.
BTS attending?
There's a huge crowd of BTS fans outside the event over rumours one of the band's stars may appear.
Yoon-gi has already filmed a promo video for Samsung so it wouldn't be completely off the cards... we'll have to wait and see.
BTS fans have gathered outside
One hour to go!
We've just got past the massive queues in the Seoul venue where the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch is taking place.
In just an hour's time we'll find out exactly what Samsung has to offer this year...
Stay tuned!
We're in! How to catch all of today's action
Samsung is set to reveal a slew of new devices today so you won't want to miss out.
For those not in attendance, there is an official feed available on to watch for free.
The event kicks off at midday in the UK and for those in the US, it’s 8am ET or 5am PT.
How do I clear cache on my Samsung phone?
Cache is a build up of data that your phone has been quietly collecting during day-to-day activities.
Here's everything you need to know about your Samsung's cache, including what you should do with it and why.
- Open Settings.
- Tap Battery device care. (This will be under the option Device care if you have an older device).
- Click Optimise now. (This will be under the option Fix now if you have an older device).
- Once it's complete, tap Done.
Samsung owners are only just discovering a hidden button on their device
Samsung owners are only just realising there's a hidden button on the back of their device.
The secret button has a range of capabilities, such as activating Google Assistant or taking screenshots - so Samsung owners are being urged to make use of it.
Here are all the things you can do with this mystery switch:
- Take and share a screenshot
- Activate Google Assistant
- Start pop-up window
- Open an app
- Show notifications
- Show recent apps
- Back button
All the action coming up
The Sun's Senior Technology and Science Reporter Jamie Harris is out in Seoul, South Korea, to bring all the action live, right here.
Things kick off quite late over in South Korea at 8pm local time - but that makes it a nice reasonable time for Brits with a midday start time.
It's a bit of an early one for Americans - 8am ET or 5am PT.
How to scan QR codes on Samsung
Samsung phones are, of course, Android phones so the process is pretty similar.
Samsung has put the functionality within its operating system so all you need to do is open the camera, point it at the QR code and the URL should appear in the viewfinder.
Just click on this to open the link.
QR codes that show text only will give you the option to import the message into the Samsung Notes app.
When did Galaxy Unpacked start?
The first ever Galaxy Unpacked took place in 2010.
That was held in Las Vegas at the CTIA Wireless conference.
This is where the very first Galaxy smartphone was unveiled, the Galaxy S.
Remember the Galaxy S?Credit: Samsung How to check screentime on Samsung
On a Samsung Galaxy phone, head to Settings.
Next, scroll down and tap Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls.
Then hit the graph icon in the top-right corner.
This will show your screen time for each day of the week.
Where to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023
Fortunately there's a live stream for those not in attendance at Galaxy Unpacked 2023.
There's an official feed available on to watch for free.
The event kicks off at midday in the UK.
For those in the US, it's 8am ET or 5am PT.
And of course you can get all the latest updates right here in our live blog.
What to expect from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023
Samsung has left quite a few clues about what we might see today.
The slogan it's going for this year is "join the flip side".
What do you think might be on offer after watching the promo video below?
What is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked?
Samsung has been doing Galaxy Unpacked events since 2010 to launch its top-of-the-range smartphones – among other gadgets.
The company usually holds the event twice a year.
Typically, it’s one towards the beginning of the year and another one in the summer.
Unpacked has been held in various locations previously, including New York and London.
For 2023 it’s coming home for the first time, taking place in Samsung’s heartland of South Korean capital Seoul.
Fortunately for those not able to attend it’s all live streamed so you won’t miss a thing.
Will there be a live stream for Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023?
For those not in attendance, there is an official feed available on to watch for free.
The event kicks off at midday in the UK and for those in the US, it’s 8am ET or 5am PT.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 is finally here!
For 2023 the event is taking place in Samsung’s heartland of South Korean capital Seoul.
Stay tuned here on our live blog for all the latest news and action from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023.
