Galaxy Unpacked 2020 as it happened: Samsung unveils rivals to iPhone and Airpods

Samsung's latest devices include a new tablet, phone, watch and earbuds. (Samsung)

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.

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Key Points

• Samsung announces Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra
• Galaxy Buds Live offer rival to Apple Airpods Pro

[5 August 2020 11:32 · anthony.cuthbertson]

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.

[5 August 2020 12:36 · anthony.cuthbertson]

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.

[5 August 2020 13:09 · anthony.cuthbertson]

There are videos too.

[5 August 2020 13:54 · anthony.cuthbertson]

The leaked videos make for a far better teaser than Samsung's recently released trailer for Galaxy Unpacked 2020.

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed_lhrC0hY 

[5 August 2020 14:16 · anthony.cuthbertson]

Samsung will be hoping that its new stable of smartphones will help it reclaim its title as the world's most popular smartphone maker.

The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic saw Chinese giant Huawei overtake Samsung for the first time last month.

[5 August 2020 14:35 · anthony.cuthbertson]

Less than half an hour to go until it kicks off. The live stream (above) is already pumping out trailers on a loop.

[5 August 2020 14:52 · anthony.cuthbertson]

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

[5 August 2020 14:57 · anthony.cuthbertson]

Just a few minutes to go now until we're underway.

[5 August 2020 15:08 · anthony.cuthbertson]

Alright, after a slight delay we are up and running. We start with more promotional material showing off Samsung's new 'Mystic Bronze' colour.

[5 August 2020 15:10 · anthony.cuthbertson]

"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.