Samsung may have inadvertently revealed the date of its Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 launch event
Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, Watch8, Watch8 Classic, and maybe even the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE at its next Unpacked event, which has been rumored to be taking place in New York - either in early July, or in mid-July.
While the rumors so far haven't agreed, a new hint comes from Samsung itself. The company has set up a series of Samsung Health events for runners and Galaxy wearable users. And, interestingly, they kick off in New York on July 13.
The location is the same as what was rumored, the date fits with the most recently rumored timeline - could this be it? Could the next Unpacked event be taking place on or around July 13? Well, it's definitely a possibility, but at the moment it's just that.
Hopefully, Samsung will soon begin sending official invites for the event, and all will then be revealed.
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