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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2018 Complete Coverage

Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event has come and gone yet again, and the company announced a slew of new devices. There’s the new bigger-than-ever Galaxy Note 9, a new Galaxy Watch, and a surprise Galaxy Home — a Bixby-powered speaker. Follow our coverage for more details on everything Samsung announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2018.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Everything you need to know

By Mark Jansen - Fri October 5, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Everything you need to know

By Steven Winkelman - Fri September 7, 2018

The Galaxy Watch will make you a better person

By Jeremy Kaplan - Fri August 10, 2018
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The Samsung Wireless Charger Duo is now available for $120

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From the Note 9 to smart speakers, here's everything from Galaxy Unpacked

From the jaw-dropping Galaxy Note 9, to the surprising Galaxy Home smart speaker powered by Bixby, and the all-new Galaxy Watch. Here's everything that was announced at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2018.
Posted — By Mark Jansen
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Samsung's Galaxy Home uses not-so-smart Bixby to do your bidding

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs. Galaxy S9 Plus vs. Galaxy S9: Which is right for you?

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The countdown is on: Here's how to watch Samsung Unpacked 2018

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is today, and the excitement is becoming very real. But how do you watch it? Here's how you can watch Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2018 event and keep updated.
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Samsung offers a free pair of $150 headphones when you buy a Galaxy S8

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Samsung's DeX dock will cost $150, and is set to launch in late April

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