Samsung unveiled a slew of new devices on Wednesday, including new phones, earbuds and smartwatches.
Most of the hardware had already been revealed in several major leaks ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2020.
Regardless, the South Korean tech giant showed off the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S7 tablet, Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Watch 3, as well as the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Samsung followed Apple, Huawei and OnePlus by holding the event virtually online, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hello and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event.
There's just over 3.5 hours to go until things get started but we'll be right with you throughout the buildup bringing you all the latest rumours, leaks and everything else to expect.
A major leak by notorious smartphone sleuth Evan Blass (@evleaks) has revealed nearly everything there is to now about the products being launched today.
It includes images of the Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S7 tablet, Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch 3.
There are videos too.
The leaked videos make for a far better teaser than Samsung's recently released trailer for Galaxy Unpacked 2020.
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The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic saw Chinese giant Huawei overtake Samsung for the first time last month.
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Less than half an hour to go until it kicks off. The live stream (above) is already pumping out trailers on a loop.
Leading proceedings today will be TM Roh, in only his second major event since taking over from DJ Koh as the head of Samsung's mobile division.
In a blog post last month, Mr Roh said the new devices unveiled at today's event will herald a new era that he dubs "the next normal".
At this summer’s Galaxy Unpacked, we’ll be introducing five new power devices. These devices deliver on our vision to be the innovator of new mobile experiences that flow seamlessly and continuously wherever we go. They combine power with seamless functionality, whether you’re at work or play, at home or away. In the Next Normal, you will be empowered to live life to the fullest with these devices in your hand (and in your ears, and on your wrist.) – TM Roh
Just a few minutes to go now until we're underway.
Alright, after a slight delay we are up and running. We start with more promotional material showing off Samsung's new 'Mystic Bronze' colour.
"Even though we are physically apart we are together," says our host Federico Casalegno, who is being streamed from Samsung's headquarters in South Korea.
Head of Samsung Mobile is here now, TM Roh.
He opens by stating the obvious: "A lot has happened over the last six months."
Referring to the coronavirus pandemic - which has killed more than 700,000 people globally - TM Roh describes it as "a bump in the road".
The first devices to be announced is the Samsung Galaxy Note 20.
Samsung launches new Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra flagship phones
Smartphone giant's most expensive (non-folding) phone gets a major makeoverThere's more info on the 'Mystic Bronze' colour that has featured heavily in the promotional materials for the Note 20, new Galaxy Buds and Galaxy smartwatch.
Apparently it was designed to be gender fluid.
It's one of five 'Mystic' colours to feature on the new range of devices.
The Note 20 will come in Mystic Green, Mystic Gray and Mystic Bronze, while the Note 20 Ultra can be coloured in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black and Mystic White.
The Note 20's S Pen, which is one of the most popular features for users of the over-sized phone, has received a major upgrade. Latency has now been reduced to just 9 milliseconds, bringing the writing experience similar to that of an actual pen.
Samsung are making up for a lack of live audience with a backdrop of impossibly enthusiastic people from the "Samsung family". Applause is cut in as the new Tab S7 tablet is announced.
Here's how the Tab S7 looks, complete with its detachable keyboard and S Pen. It brings a "Windows PC experience to an Android tablet."
All these devices are designed to work seamlessly together, so users can switch between their phone, tablet and PC through the integration of Microsoft software into the Samsung ecosystem.
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