Everything Samsung revealed at its Galaxy Unpacked event | TechCrunch
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by Ivan MehtaFebruary 26, 2026
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Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco showcased its latest lineup of smartphones, AI advancements, and innovative tech features. The highlight was the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which introduced a privacy display feature that allows users to hide specific parts of the screen, such as notifications or login fields. This feature, along with enhanced camera capabilities and improved battery life, positions the S26 series as a significant upgrade from previous models.
The event unveiled three new smartphones: the Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26 Plus, and S26. The Ultra model boasts a 6.9-inch QHD+ display, a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and a 5,000 mAh battery that charges to 75% in just 30 minutes. It also supports the S-Pen stylus and features advanced camera specs, including a 200-megapixel wide lens with an improved f/1.4 aperture and a 50-megapixel telephoto lens. The S26 Plus offers wireless charging at 20W, while the smaller Galaxy S26 focuses on battery life improvements.
AI took center stage as Samsung announced partnerships with Perplexity AI and Google’s Gemini. These collaborations bring enhanced AI capabilities to its smartphones, including call summarization, intelligent search features, and task automation. The event also highlighted the Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro, which offer improved sound quality, water resistance, and longer battery life compared to their
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Originally published on TechCrunch on 2/26/2026