The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is just a few short hours away, set to go live on January 22, 2025, at 6 PM GMT, and the tech world is buzzing with excitement. Known for unveiling groundbreaking devices and pushing the boundaries of technology, Samsung's Unpacked events never fail to draw a large audience of tech enthusiasts and hobbyists. This year, we’re expecting to see the Samsung Galaxy S25 go live, equipped with all of Samsung’s latest innovations.

Here's everything you need to know about this year’s Unpacked Event – alongside everything else we think is going to be unveiled.

Where to Watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event

You can catch all the action live on Samsung's official YouTube channel or their dedicated event page. The live stream is already up and running in waiting mode, ready to go live at the scheduled time. For your convenience, here are the local times for the event:

• Pacific Time (PT): 10 AM, January 22, 2025
• Eastern Time (ET): 1 PM, January 22, 2025
• London, UK (GMT): 6 PM, January 22, 2025
• Sydney, Australia (AEDT): 5 AM, January 23, 2025
• Auckland, New Zealand (NZDT): 7 AM, January 23, 2025

If you can't tune in live, don't worry – the event will be saved for on-demand viewing, allowing you to catch up on all the announcements at your convenience.

What to Expect from the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event

While Samsung has kept the details under wraps, rumors and leaks suggest that the event will focus on their next-generation Galaxy lineup, including the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series and potentially new foldable devices. Here's what we're hoping to see:

Galaxy S25 Series (Ultra, Plus, standard)
The successor to the acclaimed Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S25 series is expected to feature cutting-edge advancements in camera technology, processing power, and battery life. Leaks suggest a revolutionary AI-driven camera system and an upgraded Exynos or Snapdragon chipset, depending on the region.

New Foldable Innovations
Samsung has been a leader in the foldable market, and we're eager to see what's next. Rumors point to a thinner, more durable Galaxy Z Fold or Flip device with enhanced multitasking capabilities. There are also leaks of a tri-fold smartphone on its way.

Samsung XR & AR glasses
The event could offer up more details about the upcoming XR & AR smart glasses. Samsung’s new XR and AR glasses, developed in partnership with Google, look set to launch in 2025. These devices will run on the Android XR platform, integrating Google’s Gemini AI for features like real-time translations and object recognition. Samsung’s Project Moohan headset will offer mixed-reality experiences, combining virtual and augmented reality functionalities.

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