サムスンジャパンの最近の投稿では、「新製品」という言葉が使用され、星の光を放つ輝く六角形のボックスのクールな画像が添えられています。「品」という文字は具体的な商品を指すため、このイベントではAIソフトウェアの改良だけでなく、新たなハードウェアが披露される可能性が高いです。これは、2025年7月のUnpackedイベントで発表されたGoogleのGemini AIを搭載したGalaxy Z Fold7およびFlip7のアップグレードとも関連していますが、「新製品」という表現から、Galaxy S25 FEや地域限定モデルなどのデバイスが注目を集める可能性があります。アップルの秋の発売直前に開催されるこのイベントは、AIを活用した手頃な価格のハードウェアを発表する戦略的な動きと言えるでしょう。サムスンの公式チャンネルでライブ配信をお見逃しなく！新しいカメラ機能、マルチタスク性能の向上、その他のハードウェアの魅力が期待されます。
注目の大型イベント：2025年9月29日
ZDNetやGSMArenaの噂によると、9月29日に大規模なUnpackedイベントが開催され、トリフォールドフォン、XRヘッドセット、AIスマートグラスが発表される可能性があります。このラインナップは、アップルのVision Proや2024年9月に発表されたファーウェイのMate XTと競合するものです。デュアルヒンジデザインとSnapdragon XR2+ Gen 2チップを搭載したMicro OLEDパネルを備えたトリフォールドフォンやXRヘッドセットは、フォルダブルデバイスやミックスドリアリティを再定義する可能性があります。さらにAIスマートグラスが加わり、ウェアラブル技術の祭典となるでしょう！GSMArenaの情報では、トリフォールドは限定生産となり、Z Fold7を上回らないよう慎重に展開されるようです。グローバルなライブ配信が予定されており、最先端のガジェットに興奮を誘うデモが盛り込まれる予定です。
2つのイベントの戦略的理由
なぜ2つのイベントなのか？9月4日のイベントは、AIを強化した新たなハードウェア製品に焦点を当て、サムスンの「AI for All」のスローガンや2024年CESでのAI家電展示を反映するものと思われます。一方、9月29日のイベントは、フラッグシップハードウェアの発表に適した秋の技術シーズンに合わせて、最高峰のイノベーションを披露する予定です。この二段構えのアプローチにより、サムスンは異なるターゲット層—今はミッドレンジや地域向け製品、後に最高級のイノベーション—に対応し、競争をリードします。
Samsung has two major events lined up for September 2025! The first kicks off at 2:30 AM PDT on Thursday, 4th September (that’s 18:30 JST), just hours from now, following the official teaser from Samsung Japan on 27th August. A second event, rumoured for 29th September, promises even more innovation.
The Initial Unveiling: 4th September 2025
Samsung Japan’s recent post uses the term “新製品” (shin-seihin), meaning “new products,” paired with a cool image of a glowing hexagonal box releasing starry lights. The character “品” (hin), which specifically points to tangible goods, hints that this event will likely showcase new hardware rather than just AI software tweaks. This ties into recent upgrades like the Galaxy Z Fold7 & Flip7 with Google’s Gemini AI from the July 2025 Unpacked event, but the focus on “products” suggests devices like the Galaxy S25 FE or regional exclusives might steal the show. Timed just before Apple’s expected fall launch, it looks like Samsung’s making a smart move to drop accessible hardware with a side of AI goodness. Don’t miss the livestream on Samsung’s official channels! You might see new devices with enhanced cameras, better multitasking, or other hardware perks, setting the stage for what’s next.
The Anticipated Major Event: 29th September 2025
Rumours from ZDNet & GSMArena point to a big Unpacked event on 29th September, where Samsung could unveil a tri-fold phone, an XR headset, & AI smart glasses. This lineup puts Samsung in the ring with Apple’s Vision Pro & Huawei’s Mate XT from September 2024. The tri-fold, with its dual-hinge design & Micro OLED panels powered by a Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, plus an XR headset, could redefine foldables & mixed reality. Add in AI glasses, & you’ve got a wearable tech feast! GSMArena’s scoop about a limited tri-fold run suggests Samsung’s playing it safe to not overshadow the Z Fold7. A global livestream is on the cards, packed with demos to get you excited about these cutting-edge gadgets.
Strategic Rationale for Dual Events
Why two events? The 4th September launch seems to spotlight new hardware products, possibly with AI boosts, echoing Samsung’s “AI for All” tagline & its CES 2024 AI appliance showcase. The 29th September event, though, looks set for flagship hardware reveals, fitting the classic fall tech season. This dual approach lets Samsung cater to different crowds—mid-range or regional gear now, top-tier innovation later—keeping the competition on its toes.
Expected Product Launches
Here’s a handy table to sum up what might drop at each event, factoring in the “新製品” clue that leans towards hardware over just AI updates:
Event Date
Expected Products
Likelihood of Hardware vs. AI Updates
Details
4th September 2025
– Galaxy S25 FE – Possible Regional Exclusives
High likelihood of hardware (70-80%), with AI enhancements as a secondary focus
The term “新製品” points to new devices, likely mid-range like the S25 FE, with AI perks (e.g., camera, multitasking).
29th September 2025
– Tri-Fold Phone – XR Headset – AI Smart Glasses
Very high likelihood of hardware (90%), with AI integration
Flagship hits including a dual-hinge tri-fold, XR device with Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2, & AI glasses, packed with advanced AI.
4th September: Set your alarm for 2:30 AM PDT & catch the livestream on Samsung’s official platforms. Expect new hardware with some AI flair!
29th September: Keep an eye on pre-event buzz & Samsung’s teasers for the tri-fold, XR, & AI glasses reveals.
Drop your predictions in the comments—rooting for new hardware or excited about AI upgrades? Let’s chat about it!
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I previously wrote an article detailing how the DJI Pocket 3 has a severe bug when using the DJI Mimo app on Samsung devices that causes the audio to lag. This issue becomes even more extreme when the audio was recorded with the DJI Mic 2, with audio delay becoming a full second after the video play, leading to very poor content quality.
I didn’t just write an article to complain. I also spent several days corresponding with DJI support, who ultimately did nothing but tell me that they would take this bug into account for future updates.
With the recent release of the DJI 360, a new Mimo update came out, so I tested it with the Samsung Flip 6, both with and without the DJI Mic 2, to see if DJI actually fixed the audio delay bug.
The results of both tests shows that the issue is now patched, for now at least. It may depend on your device, but everything was working fine on my Samsung Flip6. If you experienced a similar issue as above, I recommend downloading the latest DJI Mimo update from the Galaxy Store.
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I won a lottery & was one of only 70 people invited to check out the Samsung lineup announced at their US Unpacked event before they hit shelves here in Japan. Here are my initial impressions as a veteran Samsung fan.
I’m starting here because this was the main attraction, for me at least. It’s been a good 3 years since I bought my Apple Watch Series 8. While it’s still going strong, since I do not use/carry an iPhone with me daily, most of the watch’s features simply cannot be used. Basically, it’s just a normal watch with Suica. I’m getting a little tired of not being able to use most of the features, so I think it’s finally time to upgrade. Since the standard Samsung Galaxy Watch8 comes in 40mm & 44mm variants, coupled with the fact that the new dynamic lug system seems to be able to accommodate the silver band that I bought for my Apple Watch 8 (which was the same price as a smartwatch by itself–it’s made of silver, after all!), I came to the new product experience simply expecting so be sold on the 40mm version, but seeing the Classic, I was completely blown away with the rotating bezel design! The Classic is just all around a more attractive watch. It’s a pity the size is so large, since I will likely have to go to a professional jeweler to cut some links from my silver band, but I’ve been convinced that this is the watch I want to upgrade to, even if there isn’t a 40mm variant. I was hoping to buy it in time for my birthday on the 29th of July, but unfortunately none of these devices will be available for sale until the 1st of August at soonest. That gives me more time to try to sell my old Apple Watch 8, I suppose. A quick note on the Ultra 2: it was not present at the event, so there’s not too much I can say about it. Not being interested in extreme sports or wilderness exploration, I don’t really think it was a product meant for me. Even if there was one at the event, I’m sure I still would have preferred the Classic.
Back on July 7th, 2025, I wrote a post on my wishlist of features for the Z Flip7 ahead of the Unpacked event– 5: A Full Cover Screen 4: Internal Magsafe Ring 3: More Colour Variants 2: More Memory Options (in Japan) 1: A Good Trade-In/Upgrade Deal Actually, nearly everything on that list made it to the final product. Samsung added Mint to the colour lineup & you can get a 512GB memory upgrade for EVERY colour option (unlike last year, in which only Silver Shadow had a 512GB variant available in Japan). Still, the feature that absolutely steals the show is the full cover screen. I wanted this from before I bought my first Flip series phone. For my fellow content creators, I should also mention that I have confirmed that the Flip7 can also record in LOG like the S25 lineup. While I am very tempted by the new features, the trade-in offer isn’t quite as good as I had hoped. I upgraded from the Flip4 to the Flip6 just around last Halloween. It’s not even a year old yet, so I will likely wait to upgrade until the Flip8 comes out in 2026, but if you are still using a Flip5 or older, I think the Flip7 is a great device to level up to! Small note on the FE: I’m not sure Samsung Japan is getting this one. Like the Watch Ultra 2, there wasn’t an FE at the event. However, unlike the Watch Ultra 2, even Samsung Japan’s website makes no mention of this device. Japan may get it at a later date, as has been the case for S Series FE devices, but nothing seems confirmed for now.
This was actually my first time experiencing ANY of the Fold series, but I was very impressed with the Fold7! Simply put, I don’t think I was ever in the target audience for the Fold line. I just never felt any use for a screen the size of the unfolded device. If I were an artist or otherwise attached to using a tablet, I would be telling a different story, but anything I can’t do from my phone, I do from my dual-screen Lenovo i9 laptop. Additionally, I always felt that the Folds looked too large & awkward, especially when folded, because they were as thick as 2 phones stacked. That said, having held this iteration of the device, I can confidently say that it no longer the case! It was no larger than a standard smartphone. I still don’t really see myself buying one since I still can’t think of any use case that I can’t already achieve with my Flip 6, but if you’re an artist or just tired of having to carry both a tablet AND a phone, this would be a great step up for you, especially if you’re leaving the Apple ecosystem.
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With Samsung’s Unpacked event happening this week, here’s my wishlist for new/better features on the Flip’s 7th installment (as a series enthusiast).
5: A Full Cover Screen
This one is basically a freebie to Samsung since every leak that we have seen so far of the Flip 7 as well as its cases shows this feature. Nonetheless, I am so glad it’s here because I was never a fan of the ugly manila folder cutout design. In fact, that folder shape was the reason why I skipped over the Flip 5. I would not have even bought the Flip 6 were it not for my Flip 4 breaking & not being able to fix it in Japan due to having bought it in America.
4: Internal Magsafe Ring
I’m by no means an Apple fan but, credit where credit is due, magsafe is great. While Samsung has made the back of the Flip phones somewhat magnetic, they are not fully compatible with magsafe accessories. While this can be somewhat alleviated by buying a magsafe case, this is not a full solution. Unfortunately, cases have always been a weak point for the Flip series. With the hinge being considered the most vulnerable part of these somewhat delicate phones, & many cases not covering the hinge or only partially covering it, it has always been a pain point to find a case with both a magsafe ring AND hinge protection. Even among those that can be found for the Flip 6, a good deal of them have hinges which swing upward when the phone is fully opened, thereby covering part of the cover screen. This is not ideal when using the cover screen for filming with the back camera. With this being an issue on the Flip 6, I can’t imagine it would get much better with the Flip 7 having a much larger outer display. Samsung should take the initiative to put in a proper magsafe magnet ring, even if it nneeds to be a vaguely squirqle shape like the Watch 8 in order to avoid copyright/trademark infringement allegations from Apple. I’m sure Samsung would make up for any cost by having fewer phones to repair or replace since a lot of people seem to struggle with the current weak magnets falling off of actual magsafe accessories such as tripods or mounts.
3: More Colour Variants
According to leaks, the Flip 7 is only coming in three main colors – black, red & blue. This is very disappointing. Given that previous installments of the Flip series offered much more colour variety. I guess it was already dwindling last year since there was not even a purple as part of the lineup, but I was happy to pick up the mint. There’s a small possibility that the mint this year will be an online exclusive for Samsung’s own website. However, due to my bad experience using the Samsung.com website to order my phone last year, I hope this is not the case since I would much rather buy it in the Harajuku store.
2: More Memory Options (Japan)
This might be confusing to some overseas readers, but that is because they are blissfully unaware of the limitations Samsung users face in Japan. Despite being much closer to Samsung’s Korean headquarters, we often do not get Samsung devices until months later than the west. Here we are, about to see the new Unpacked event, but Samsung Japan has yet to even launch sales of the S25 Edge. Getting back to the Flip series, last year, we only had the 256GB option for all Flip colours except silver which had a 512GB option. Seeing how, in America, every colour option had both a 256GB & 512GB variant, this was very disappointing as a content creator who would have upgraded for the extra space if it was possible for mint. You might be thinking, “Why not just import an American one?” However, overseas Samsung devices do not have what is called a Felica Chip, making them incompatible with Japan’s IC payment systems, including Suica. With the latest advancements to Japan’s transit system slowly allowing it to accept regular credit cards in addition to its proprietary transit cards, the necessity for Felica Chips may eventually become outdated but, as of now, it is hard to sell secondhand Samsung devices from overseas in Japan due to there being no Felica support.
1: A Good Trade-In/Upgrade Deal
The thing I want the very most with the Flip 7 is a good trade-in deal. Looking on Samsung’s website now, trying to trade in the Flip 6 For the S25 only provides about ¥60,000 in credit. With a brand new Flip 6 retailing for roughly 160,000 yen, this is only slightly more than 1/3 of the retail price. That’s not very accommodating or promising. Looking for such a trade-in deal in Japan for the first time, I am not sure if I can expect there to be a better trade in deal for a direct upgrade from the Flip 6 to the Flip 7, but I am hoping that will be the case because, if not, I will likely hold on to this Flip 6 until the Flip 8 is released.
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I’m not sure, but judging by leaked images of its supposedly new design, it certainly seems possible. If true, I may finally be able to switch from my Apple Watch 8 to a Samsung wearable.
Unconfirmed Samsung Watch 8 standard edition design leaked by Android Headlines
The reason I haven’t switched yet isn’t that I particularly like the Apple Watch 8. It’s because when I bought it in 2022, I also bought a silver band for it from famous Japanese silver jeweller, Artemis Classic, & this band isn’t compatible with Samsung devices. At 55,000 yen, this silver band costs about as much as a smartwatch itself. Switching to a device that cannot accommodate this band therefore isn’t appealing, as I don’t want this beautiful, ornate piece to go unworn.
While adapters exist that could conceivably work with this band, since the band itself is not even slightly adjustable it was custom-resized for me already. So, unless a smartwatch is 41mm like my Apple Watch 8 or below, the band won’t fit & would need further resizing. To this point, I was somewhat dismayed by leaked images of the Samsung Watch 8 Classic, which, at 46mm, would be much too large for this silver band to work. Moreover, its attachment points didn’t appear compatible with the band, even with an adapter. However, subsequent leaks of the standard Samsung Watch 8 suggest it may be the most compatible Samsung device for Apple Watch bands yet, featuring a squarish design similar to the Apple Watch, & a track record of 40mm & 44mm size variations. However, it is hard to tell without a rear image of the band connection points like this one like this one here.
Though I strongly prefer the rotating bezel design of the Watch 8 Classic, if my assumptions prove correct & my silver band fits, I will likely make the switch with the standard Watch 8 model. While nothing is wrong with my Apple Watch 8, & it’s still going strong after 3 years, it’s inconvenient to have it connected to an old iPhone I don’t carry. I can’t track health stats beyond a daily period, & advanced features like emergency crash detection are useless as are any other web-enabled features since the watch isn’t linked to my daily carry device. It’s also difficult to reload Suica on the go, as connecting the Apple Watch 8 to my Samsung Flip 6 via a Wi-Fi hotspot is not only a slow hassle, it’s unreliable since the watch sometimes refuses to connect. It’s not that I’m missing basic smartwatch features, which seem to have plateaued across the industry; it’s about being able to them when I need to.
Still, I’m somewhat worried we may have reached this point too late. Recent rumours suggest Samsung plans to charge subscription-based fees for their Watch devices. One of the attractive points about Samsung is its lack of such subscriptions. I don’t want them to lose that & become more like Apple. I despise subscription-based services &, band compatibility or not, will likely not switch if this rumour proves true.
With the Samsung Unpacked event expected within the next three weeks, we can only wait & see.
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