Samsung’s Unpacked event may just introduce the next generation of foldable Galaxy Z phones to replace the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 (if the company’s multiple teases are to be believed). Samsung is also expected to unveil the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7. The event happens tomorrow. Here’s what you can expect and how to tune in. CNET is also hosting a Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live blog and a live show, which will cover all the final rumors and big reveals as they happen.

When is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025? How to watch the livestream

Samsung’s summer Unpacked event will take place in Brooklyn, New York, and will be livestreamed via the Samsung Newsroom, at Samsung.com and on Samsung’s YouTube channel. Unpacked kicks off Wednesday, July 9, at 7 a.m. PT (10 a.m. ET). CNET will be on the ground bringing you all the live updates.

What to expect at Samsung’s summer Unpacked

Samsung’s been teasing its upcoming foldables for the last several weeks. In early June, a Newsroom post pointed to the company bringing «an Ultra-experience» to «a smaller and more portable form factor.» That apparently includes a «powerful camera» and «AI-powered tools.»

The following week, the company said in another blog post that its «newest Galaxy Z series is the thinnest, lightest and most advanced foldable yet.» It appears to be following in the footsteps of the slim and lightweight Galaxy S25 Edge, which was released in May.

Samsung seems to be especially focused on scaling the capabilities of its foldables’ cameras with the help of AI. It noted in a subsequent blog post, «The camera will only get smarter — helping users capture life’s moments more vividly and make everyday experiences more seamless, personal and impactful.»

Galaxy Z Fold 7

In an exclusive interview with CNET, Drew Blackard, Samsung’s senior vice president of mobile product management, previewed the thinness of the new design, saying, «It’ll feel like a traditional bar-type smartphone, but it’ll have all of the benefits of a foldable.» Based on rumors we’ve seen, the Z Fold 7 could be about 0.34 inches thick when closed, give or take, and weigh just over 200 grams.

It’s possible Samsung could unveil the Z Fold 7 and then the Z Fold Ultra, or perhaps the Ultra will be the only version of the Fold. 

Galaxy Z Flip 7

Folding the device along the other axis, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 could bring a larger 4.1-inch cover screen and a faster Exynos 2500 processor, according to rumors we’ve been tracking. Renders of the flagship foldable Galaxy Z Flip 7 suggest Samsung could nix the physical camera notch and opt for an edge-to-edge cover display. 

There are also murmurs of a more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE phone. Leaker Evan Blass shared renders of the rumored device, which appears similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 6, but the phone could swap out the Snapdragon chip for an Exynos processor. 

Galaxy Watch 8

This one isn’t as mysterious, since Samsung basically previewed its Galaxy Watch 8 plans to CNET’s Vanessa Hand Orellana when she talked to Dr. Hon Pak, the company’s senior vice president and head of digital health, about new health features to expect. That said, we could see more than just the Galaxy Watch 8, with a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic and new colors for the Galaxy Watch Ultra based on reporting by SammyGuru.

An animated invite for July’s Unpacked event begins by showing the slim side profile of a device that then splits into two phones. One of these phones folds like a book, and on-screen text at the end reads «Ultra Unfolds.» 

If you’re eager to get the upcoming Galaxy device, you can reserve it now and earn a $50 Samsung Credit at Samsung.com.

In two weeks, you could be able to send a text message — or even a photo, video or voice note — from deep inside a national park or mountain pass. That’s the future T-Mobile envisions, as its partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service gets ready to launch on July 23. The alliance will provide direct-to-cell messaging service, called T-Satellite, which will also be available to AT&T and Verizon cellphone customers.

T-Mobile says its goal is to «eliminate mobile dead zones for good» by way of 657 Starlink satellites that’ll be used exclusively for cellphone service. T-Satellite has been in beta testing since December 2024, with nearly 1.8 million users signing up so far.

The direct-to-cell messaging service represents a major step forward in mobile technology: It works with most phones made during the last four years, according to T-Mobile, instead of requiring dedicated hardware. It’ll be available to T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon customers for $10 a month — or free for anyone on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plans. 

«At the end of the day, it’s nice to be able to send a selfie when you’re in a place where there is no coverage, but it’s vital to be able to connect to emergency services,» Mike Katz, T-Mobile president of marketing, strategy and products, told CNET’s Jeff Carlson. «We just think that with a technology like this, no customer should ever be in a situation where they are unconnected in an emergency.»

However, you might still benefit even if you don’t sign up, as T-Mobile will make the service free for emergency uses. The company said 911 texting will be available later this year to «any mobile customer with a compatible device, regardless of carrier or whether or not they are subscribed to the service.» 

What is T-Satellite?

T-Satellite is a partnership between T-Mobile and Starlink that will allow direct-to-cell SMS messaging accessibility in areas where there is no cellular coverage. Starlink has more than 7,000 low-Earth orbit satellites in the sky, and now, 657 of them will be devoted entirely to T-Satellite. The goal is to expand coverage into the 500,000 square miles of the US that traditional cell towers can’t reach, says T-Mobile.

“When you leave the terrestrial network and you go to a place where there’s no network, your phone will automatically search for and connect to the satellite network, which is quite different than any other of the satellite systems that are out there that force you to manually connect, and you have to point your phone up to the sky,» says Katz.

Satellite connectivity in cellphones isn’t exactly new — iPhones have had it since 2022 — but it’s typically been reserved for SOS messaging to connect you with an emergency dispatcher. On July 23, T-Satellite users will be able to send SMS texts on iPhone and Android. Android users will also get MMS immediately, with iPhone support “to follow.” 

This means users will be able to send images and audio clips in addition to standard text messages. In October, the service will expand to include data support in third-party apps like AccuWeather, AllTrails, WhatsApp and X. The access takes advantage of hooks built into iOS and Android software, so developers can make their apps capable of sending data through the narrow amounts of bandwidth available via satellite.

This is far beyond what the other phone carriers have launched so far in the satellite realm — largely due to T-Mobile’s partnership with Starlink. AT&T and Verizon have both partnered with AST SpaceMobile for satellite messaging, and Verizon told CNET’s Eli Blumenthal last year that it’s still planning on working with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, which launched its first 27 satellites on April 28, 2025

“Despite things that our competitors have said, they are way, way behind on this technology,” says Katz. 

How much will T-Satellite cost?

On July 23, T-Satellite will be available to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon customers for a standalone $10 per month. But there’s one exception: Customers on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan ($100 per month for one line) or the Go5G Next plan will get the service for included in the cost of the plan going forward, and those on the Experience More plan ($85 per month) will get it through the end of the year. 

Even if you don’t pay the $10 a month, T-Mobile says 911 texting will be available later this year “to any mobile customer with a compatible device, regardless of carrier.”

If you’re a Verizon or AT&T customer, you’ll have to activate T-Satellite as a second eSIM on your phone to take advantage of the service. You can find instructions on setting up the eSIM here. 

Which phones are supported?

Most phones released in the past couple of years will work with T-Satellite. Here are the devices that are currently compatible with the beta version:

Apple

• iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 (all models)

Google

• Google Pixel 9
• Google Pixel 9A
• Google Pixel 9 Pro
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Motorola

• Moto G Stylus 2025
• Moto Razr 2024 
• Moto Razr Plus 2024 
• Moto Razr 2025
• Moto Razr Plus 2025
• Moto Razr Ultra 2025
• Moto Razr Ultra Plus 2025

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy A25 5G SE*
• Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A36
• Samsung Galaxy A36 SE
• Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A54 5G*
• Samsung Galaxy S21
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
• Samsung Galaxy S22
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S22 FE
• Samsung Galaxy S23
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
• Samsung Galaxy S24
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
• Samsung Galaxy S25
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
• Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
  *Some non-T-Mobile device variants are not satellite-capable.

When T-Satellite launches on July 23, the following devices will also be compatible: 

Motorola

• Motorola Edge 2024
• Moto G 2024
• Moto G Stylus 2024
• Moto G 5G 2024
• Moto G Stylus 5G 2024

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy A14
• Samsung Galaxy A15*
• Samsung Galaxy A16
• Samsung Galaxy A35
• Samsung Galaxy A53*
• Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
  *Some non-T-Mobile device variants are not satellite-capable.

T-Mobile

• T-Mobile Revvl 7
• T-Mobile Revvl 7 Pro

How to try T-Mobile’s Starlink service today

If you’re anxious to try T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite messaging service and don’t want to wait until July 23, you can still attempt to sign up for the beta. I wouldn’t hold out too much hope, though — when I entered my information, I got a message back saying, “Due to high demand, we’re admitting beta testers on a rolling basis. Keep an eye out for an update in the coming weeks.”

As July’s Prime Day sales event kicks off, you’re probably rushing to get the best deals on tech, appliances and more. From Tuesday to Friday, CNET’s experts are collecting the best deals available in one hub so you can quickly find what you’re looking for. But if you’re looking to try out a whole swath of games, you’ll be excited to hear that one of the best gaming subscription services is discounted this Prime Day.

Game Pass Ultimate normally costs you $20 a month, but you can nab them with a modest 5% discount on Amazon right now. A one dollar deal might not seem like much, but you can stock up on these code cards for multiple months of your Game Pass subscription.

A Game Pass Ultimate subscription lets you access hundreds of games on your Xbox Series X/S and your gaming PC, which means the most dedicated gamers will be able to play fan-favorites on multiple gaming devices. First party Xbox titles from renowned developers such as Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks and Activision Blizzard land on the platform on release day, letting you try out some of the biggest AAA games without committing to a $70 purchase.

In addition to Xbox exclusives, a Game Pass Ultimate subscription nets you access to some of the most renowned indie games ever released, including Stardew Valley, Hades, Hollow Knight and more. You even get access to a bevy of big name franchises such as Battlefield and Star Wars Battlefront though the EA Play launcher.

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This subscription is perfect for casual audiences who don’t want to commit to multiple AAA purchases as well as avid gamers who want to dive into dozens of games at a time. Game Pass Ultimate has one of the widest subscription libraries out there, so there’s something for everyone here.

Don’t have an Xbox or a gaming PC? There are alternative subscription services that could provide you with just as much value. CNET’s gaming experts break down the best gaming subscription services here.

Why this deal matters

Whether you own an Xbox console or you’re a PC gamer, Game Pass Ultimate is the gaming subscription service that gives you the most bang for your buck. For less than a third of the price of a AAA game each month, you gain access to hundreds of titles — including Xbox’s first party offerings — and the ability to play with friends, earn achievements and more.