(Galaxy Unpacked 2024) A New Era of Galaxy AI Unfolds at the Louvre in Paris – Samsung Newsroom Latin America
Check out the Samsung Latin America newsroom for the highlights we captured at Galaxy Unpacked 2024.
Two weeks ahead of the opening ceremony of Paris 2024, Samsung Electronics unveiled a new era of Galaxy AI with Galaxy Unpacked 2024 on July 10 (local time) at the Carrousel du Louvre, located in the historical Louvre Museum in France.
Visitors were greeted by Galaxy Unpacked 2024 signs around the site, which features an inverted glass pyramid reminiscent of the Louvre.
Expanding the capabilities of Galaxy AI took center stage as Samsung unveiled a new set of products including the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch7, and Galaxy Buds3 series.
Bright lights surrounded the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Seine River before the rally at the Louvre with an introductory video announcing the start of Galaxy Unpacked 2024. The intro filled the atmosphere and the chairs in the hall vibrated with a powerful, enveloping sound.
“Because life-enhancing innovations should be accessible to everyone, we are putting Galaxy AI in the hands of more people around the world. “This year, Galaxy AI will be available on 200 million Galaxy devices,” said T.M. Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics, in his keynote address. “Today, I am excited to announce that we are building the Galaxy AI ecosystem in a way only Samsung can do. “We are actively collaborating with industry leaders to develop and deploy safe and inclusive AI technologies.”
In front of media, allies, and fans around the world, Samsung unveiled how its latest Galaxy products will help users maximize their health, productivity, and connectivity. Samsung’s newsroom has the highlights from Galaxy Unpacked 2024 below.
Samsung’s New Vision for Healthcare: 24/7 Health Monitoring with Galaxy AI
The exhibition began with a highlight of personalized healthcare solutions developed with the help of Galaxy AI. The audience welcomed the Galaxy Ring, an innovative wearable device introduced earlier this year and the centerpiece of the Galaxy AI healthcare concept.
Samsung then launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra and Galaxy Watch7. The Galaxy Watch Ultra is the most powerful and premium device in the Galaxy Watch series. It features high power efficiency, next-generation sensors, and a durable design that is perfect for adventures and outdoor lifestyles.
Galaxy Watch Ultra is a full-fledged device with an improved battery and a wide range of features, equipped with Wear OS 5, an operating system created in close collaboration with Google.
Samsung’s Latest Foldables: Thin, Light, and Now with Galaxy AI
With the highest expectations for the wearables launch, attendees were eagerly awaiting the Galaxy Z Fold6.
Galaxy Z Fold6, the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series, features the latest hinge technology that reduces the appearance of wrinkles on the screen made of Corning® Gorilla® Victus® 2 glass and armor-grade aluminum.
Artificial intelligence takes productivity to the next level with the Galaxy Z Fold6. Viewers were amazed by the Mark to Search feature, created in collaboration with Google, as it translated the menu into a foreign language with a simple gesture. Composer simplifies email writing by creating drafts based on suggestions. On the other hand, Sketch to image analyzes the user’s drawings and generates images in different styles based on the sketch.
Samsung FlexWindow: Unlimited Expression and Productivity with Galaxy AI
As demonstrated in the video featuring K-pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER, the Galaxy Z Flip6’s AI camera is a powerful tool for self-expression.
Audiences were impressed by how the ProVisual Engine detects, analyzes and optimizes objects using artificial intelligence, while FlexCam supports hands-free photography and videography for next-level filmmaking.
Creativity and individuality are taken to new heights with FlexWindow and Galaxy AI. Users can express themselves with custom wallpapers generated by AI or FlipSuit cases that interact with their phones for an even greater level of enjoyment.
The interpreter shines on the Galaxy Z Flip6. Users can now communicate in different languages using the home screen and cover screen to translate conversations in real time.
The event also saw the debut of the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, with attendees seeing how AI recognizes users’ surroundings and actively adjusts noise levels to create studio-quality audio.
Strong alliances for a better future
Samsung is committed to providing better solutions through collaboration. Google, an ally for over 10 years, is collaborating with Samsung to offer a better user experience.
Jenny Blackburn, vice president of Gemini UX at Google, explained how Gemini AI is deeply integrated into the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. Rounding out the presentation, Rick Osterloh, senior vice president of platforms and devices at Google, said that Google and Qualcomm will be bringing the XR platform to Samsung later this year.
Praise came from the Experience Zone
▲ TM Ro from Samsung and Rick Osterloh from Google
Visitors filled the Experience Zone space, hoping to see the newly released Galaxy products. As always, fans praised the updated devices and the latest AI features.
“The Galaxy Z Flip6 will be my third Z Flip phone. “I have high hopes because the camera has improved a lot,” Ugn said.And Graandelyte, a Lithuanian influencer (@ugnegraz), who has been using Galaxy products for four years. “I also liked the design and colors of the Galaxy Ring.”
▲ (Left to right) Samsung contestants stars Adam Safi (France) and Ramdas Pai (India)
Several Samsung celebrity participants, representatives of the Samsung brand, also visited the Experience Zone. Adam Safi, a Samsung employee from France who shot the new Galaxy S24 Ultra, has been using Samsung devices for more than 10 years. “I’m looking forward to seeing the new design of the Galaxy Buds3, as it will be more convenient to operate,” he said. “I’ve heard that the noise cancellation feature is great, so I’m looking forward to trying it out.”
“There was a great atmosphere at Galaxy Unpacked 2024. The Galaxy Ring was more innovative than any other product,” said Petros Kypraios, editor-in-chief of Greek technology publication SmartPress. “The camera features and battery performance of the Galaxy Z Flip6 are simply amazing. “Users want devices that last longer without recharging, and Samsung has achieved this.”
The creative capabilities of Galaxy AI caught the attention of visitors to the Experience Zone. “I love drawing. Sketch to Image is a powerful tool that even beginners who don’t know how to draw can easily use,” said Maria Soldado, an influencer from Spain (@mery_soldier). “I’m sure it will be a feature that I will use every day, so I’m looking forward to it.”
In addition, American actress Sydney Sweeney from the series Euphoria made a special appearance during Galaxy Unpacked 2024 and visited the Experience Zone to purchase the latest Galaxy products. “The new colors of the Galaxy Z Flip6 are amazing,” he said.
See more behind-the-scenes photos and a full replay of Galaxy Unpacked 2024 below.
