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Samsung will host Galaxy Unpacked on July 22 in London and stream the event online. Leaks indicate a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, dual 50MP rear cameras, and extended battery life, plus a Z Fold 8 Ultra variant and a Galaxy Z Flip 8. New wearables expected include a slimmer Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with Snapdragon Wear Elite and larger battery, and a Galaxy Watch 9; Samsung may also demo upcoming AI-powered smart glasses. » Más en theverge.com

Losses dominate East Asian markets, with Seoul an exception: the Kospi falls by about a further 3% after yesterday’s plunge. Rising oil prices following renewed US–Iran attacks and worries about oil shipments are weighing on markets and fuelling inflation and interest-rate concerns. Samsung Electronics recovers 1.3%, while SK Hynix continues to fall sharply; South Korea’s government also raised its 2026 growth forecast to 3.0%. » Más en finanzen.net

Samsung Electronics allocates 1,132,477 of its own common shares, with a total value of about 322.8 billion won, to 928 executives as a performance incentive. The transfer will be made directly from treasury stock at a price of 285,000 won per share (closing price on July 10, 2026) and was approved by the board. The allocated shares represent about 0.019% of issued common shares; the aim is to strengthen management responsibility and long-term value creation. » Más en de.investing.com