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  • Samsung’s Unpacked 2026, held on February 25 in San Francisco, will unveil the new Galaxy S26 series, including the flagship S26 Ultra. Rumors point to a privacy‑display feature, a jump in charging speed to 60 W, and camera upgrades. The S26 and S26 Plus are expected to sport larger, bezel‑thin screens and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Samsung will also launch refreshed Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro earbuds, and may preview updates to Bixby and other upcoming devices. The event will stream live on Samsung’s website, YouTube, and Samsung Newsroom, with on‑demand replay available afterward.

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