The Samsung Galaxy S22 line.
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It’s already been a busy 12 months for Samsung. The tech big launched the Galaxy S21 FE in January, simply forward of the Galaxy S22 sequence’ launch in February. It additionally launched three new tablets and a lineup of Galaxy Book laptops earlier than February was over.While the Galaxy S line is considered one of Samsung’s hottest gadgets, Samsung releases Galaxy gadgets throughout many classes and can doubtless debut different merchandise all year long. We cannot say for sure which of them, however there have been a number of main product traces overlooked of Samsung’s January and February bulletins.Here’s a have a look at the opposite Samsung merchandise I’m hoping to see in 2022. Samsung sometimes holds an Unpacked occasion every August, so it is attainable that no less than a few of these devices might arrive then. Samsung Galaxy Watch 5The Galaxy Watch 4, which debuted in August, marked an necessary milestone for Samsung’s smartwatches. It’s the primary mannequin to ship with the brand new model of Google’s Wear OS software program that was created in partnership with Samsung. Some of the advantages of that partnership are already evident within the Galaxy Watch 4, notably its compatibility with the extensive choice of apps accessible within the Google Play retailer. The Galaxy Watch 4.
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But we had been hoping to see extra Google-inspired options, as my colleague Scott Stein wrote in his Galaxy Watch 4 overview. The Galaxy Watch 4 did not even include the Google Assistant at launch, though that is altering within the coming months. Hopefully the following mannequin will keep the options we already love — like its extensive number of well being monitoring options and glorious show — whereas additionally infusing extra of the Google expertise within the software program. It would even be nice to see longer battery life, contemplating the Galaxy Watch 4 solely lasted between one and two days throughout CNET’s testing. 

We have not heard a lot in regards to the Galaxy Watch 5 but, apart from a report from Korean tech website ETNews that implies the machine could possibly measure physique temperature. There’s an opportunity extra rumors might floor as August approaches. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2.New Samsung Galaxy BudsSamsung has launched new earbuds in August for the previous two years, so there’s an opportunity it might do the identical in 2022. The query, nonetheless, is whether or not the corporate could launch a brand new model of the high-end Galaxy Buds Pro, the usual Galaxy Buds 2 or the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live. Regardless of the mannequin, a brand new pair of earbuds might be within the works, in response to Galaxy Club. The Netherlands-based weblog speculated in December {that a} current battery entry on Korea’s product security certification web site might belong to the charging case for a brand new pair of Samsung earbuds. We will not know for certain till Samsung makes an announcement. But if Samsung does launch a brand new model of the Galaxy Buds Pro, we would like to see a design with a tighter match for higher noise cancellation. Products like Samsung’s Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch have gotten an more and more necessary a part of the smartphone expertise, which makes me suppose Samsung will proceed to launch new earbuds frequently. A tool’s attraction is not simply in regards to the cellphone itself, however how effectively it really works with different merchandise we regularly use along with our telephones — like headphones, health trackers and smartwatches. It’s a technique that is labored effectively for Apple, which has change into a prime participant within the wearables market because of the Apple Watch and AirPods. I’m certain Samsung will proceed to compete in that regard.The Galaxy Z Flip 3.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 is probably the most sensible foldable cellphone accessible proper now. But it comes with some necessary compromises when in comparison with Samsung’s nonfolding Galaxy telephones, notably across the digicam and battery life.If Samsung retains with its present sample, we might see one other Z Flip 4 in August that can hopefully deal with these shortcomings. There aren’t many rumors in regards to the Z Flip 4 but, apart from a report from Korean information outlet The Elec indicating that Samsung’s subsequent flip cellphone can have a barely bigger cowl display screen. 

Such a change would make it even simpler to see notifications with out opening the machine, which was one of many authentic Z Flip’s greatest flaws. Samsung mounted that on the Z Flip 3 by making the duvet display screen 4 occasions larger. But making the show even barely bigger might go a great distance in making the Z Flip’s entrance show much more helpful for studying notifications. I’m additionally hoping Samsung will proceed so as to add new software program options that make the most of the Flip’s bendable display screen, like Flex Mode. A Samsung patent coated by the tech weblog Lets Go Digital displaying a tool that appears just like the Z Flip, however with a rotating digicam situated contained in the hinge, has additionally brought about some hypothesis. But a transfer like this appears far off, particularly since Samsung’s design adjustments on the Z Flip have largely been incremental to date. Samsung launched the unique Galaxy Z Flip in February 2020, whereas the 5G model got here only a few months later in August. It additionally introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in August 2021. Samsung’s timing has diverse, however the truth that it is already launched three variations of this cellphone in two years makes me imagine it might be an everyday a part of Samsung’s annual improve cycle.The Galaxy Z Fold 3.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4While the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is designed for individuals who need to make their cellphone extra compact, the Galaxy Z Fold takes the alternative method. Open it up, and you will find a 7.6-inch tablet-size show on the within. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the third iteration of Samsung’s large-format foldable cellphone, and it is by far probably the most polished. But it nonetheless feels awkward to make use of as an everyday cellphone when closed, which stays its greatest downside. Samsung already tried to handle this by making the Z Fold 3 thinner and lighter than the Z Fold 2, and I’m hoping it continues on this course.Similar to the opposite merchandise on this listing, we’ve not heard many rumors in regards to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 but. But primarily based on the enhancements between the second and third generations of the Z Fold, I’d anticipate to see a brand new processor, some design refinements and hopefully higher battery life on the following model. It would even be nice to see software program enhancements that make higher use of that enormous inside display screen.This cellphone would additionally hopefully make the most of Android 12L, which is being particularly designed for foldable telephones, tablets and dual-screen gadgets.Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 2 in August 2021 and 2020, respectively, whereas the primary Galaxy Z Fold was launched in September 2019. That makes it seem to be the Z Fold has additionally change into an everyday a part of Samsung’s annual product lineup, so there’s an opportunity we might see a brand new machine nearer to the autumn. 

Samsung’s Flex S idea
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A brand new sort of Samsung foldableFoldready telephones just like the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip are nonetheless comparatively new to most individuals. But Samsung is already serious about what would possibly come subsequent, as the corporate proved at CES 2022 when it showcased a number of new foldable ideas. If current leaks maintain true, a kind of devices might change into greater than an idea quickly sufficient.A well known leaker who goes by Ice Universe on Twitter lately stated Samsung is planning to launch a “mysterious” third foldable machine this 12 months. But Ross Young, analyst and CEO of Supply Chain Consultants, replied that it might have been pushed again to 2023. Of the ideas Samsung demonstrated lately, I’m most excited in regards to the Flex S. This idea folds like an accordion and has two hinges, leading to what appears to be like like three show panels joined collectively. It can be utilized as an everyday cellphone when utterly folded, however unravels to change into a tablet-sized show that appears bigger than the Galaxy Z Fold 3. When it involves foldables, I sometimes desire gadgets that supply extra display screen house — just like the Galaxy Z Fold 3 — over flip phone-style gadgets. Regular telephones are already compact sufficient, so I see extra worth in having a cellphone that may present extra display screen house for studying and watching movies after I want it. The Flex S idea from CES 2022 looks as if an evolution of the Galaxy Z Fold in that regard.  Only Samsung is aware of what’s subsequent in its pipeline. But contemplating opponents like TCL are additionally publicly experimenting with new foldable designs, it would not be stunning to see one other concept from Samsung within the close to future. Aside from remaining aggressive, market analysis signifies that gross sales of foldables are beginning to speed up, giving Samsung extra incentive to stay a forerunner on this house. The Galaxy S21 FE.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 FESamsung’s “Fan Edition” smartphones are a extra inexpensive various to its Galaxy S sequence gadgets. The Galaxy S20 FE launched in 2020 as a less expensive model of the Galaxy S20, however the Galaxy S21 FE did not arrive till early 2022 — simply forward of the Galaxy S22’s debut.That makes it tough to know when Samsung might launch the Galaxy S22 FE, if it does so in any respect. Samsung is basically positioning the Galaxy S21 FE as its previous-generation choice aimed toward those that sometimes purchase final 12 months’s machine to avoid wasting cash, which makes me suppose it is going to keep this technique by persevering with the FE line. If the Galaxy S22 FE is something just like the S21 FE, it’s going to doubtless have a display screen that is bigger than the common S22’s however smaller than the S22 Plus. It may additionally have an even bigger battery than the usual Galaxy S22, because the S21 FE’s battery is bigger than the common S21’s. 

Should that be the case, I feel the Galaxy S22 FE has the potential to be your best option in Samsung’s lineup for these in want of an inexpensive Android cellphone. While I typically cherished the common S22, it was barely too small for my style and the battery life was missing. Samsung has a possibility to handle each of these factors in a future FE mannequin.Samsung could also be finest recognized for its Galaxy smartphones on the subject of cell gadgets. But merchandise just like the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Buds show the corporate has been placing extra of a give attention to smartphone-adjacent gadgets, too. As for what’s subsequent after smartwatches and earbuds, that is a query solely Samsung can reply. But I’m nonetheless hoping to see a pair of good glasses someday.