The Morning After: What to expect at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event tomorrow

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by Mat Smith

February 24, 2026

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Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco promises to kick off 2026 with its first major product launch. The keynote, set to stream live on YouTube at 10AM PT (1PM ET), will unveil the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. While the devices are unlikely to feature drastic design changes from their predecessors, they may incorporate Samsung’s new Exynos 2600 chip alongside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The event will also highlight Samsung’s focus on AI integration, positioning it as a key player in personal and adaptive intelligence. In addition to hardware updates, rumors suggest the S-series will adopt higher-speed wireless charging but rely on cases for magnetic alignment, similar to MagSafe. This comes despite the Qi 2 standard supporting built-in magnets. The event is expected to be relatively subdued compared to Samsung’s earlier success with foldables like the Galaxy TriFold. For those more interested in foldable devices, next week’s MWC (Mobile World Capital) conference could offer more excitement. Other notable tech news includes a new *Neon Genesis Evangelion* series, announced during its 30th-anniversary event. Yoko Taro, creator of the *NieR* game series, will pen the scripts for this reboot, marking a fresh direction for the iconic franchise. Meanwhile

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Originally published on Engadget on 2/24/2026