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Samsung to disseminate Galaxy S24 series Unpacked invites on January 2nd

By Alan Friedman

Published: Dec 31, 2023, 3:33 PM

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Samsung to disseminate Galaxy S24 series Unpacked invites on January 2nd

For months we've been hearing that Samsung's initial 2024 Unpacked event will take place on January 17th. If you're new to the exciting world of mobile devices, your first thought might be "Who cares?" But the first Samsung Unpacked event of every year carries more weight because that is the event at which Samsung will introduce its latest Galaxy S flagship models.

Samsung has been moving the timeline up compared to earlier this year as the first 2023 Unpacked event took place on February 1st. By getting the wheels in motion earlier, Samsung is rumored to release the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra on January 30th next year compared to the February 17th release date this year for the Galaxy S23 line. That will give The Galaxy S24 models two additional weeks to challenge the latest iPhone and Pixel models compared to the time that the Galaxy S23 line had earlier this year.

There is speculation that media invitations for the first Unpacked 2024 event will be disseminated starting on January 2nd. An "X" leaker with the user name @MysteryLupin says that the unveiling will be held in San Jose, California with the festivities beginning at 10 am PST (which is 1 pm EST). As usual, the spotlight has been on the new Ultra model but this year the Galaxy S24+ will be the beneficiary of a larger display, a larger battery, and more RAM.

Epic, just like that! Join us at Unpacked in San José, California on January 17, 2024 10am PST. #SamsungUnpacked pic.twitter.com/jHpqvNyVnK
— Arsène Lupin (@MysteryLupin) December 30, 2023

Not only did Hall of Fame leaker Evan Blass recently leak an official Galaxy S24 spec sheet, but this morning Walmart committed a major mistake by accidentally posting online its listing for the Galaxy S24+ 17 days too early. The retailer scrambled to take it down but not before screenshots of the listing were shared online.

A list of rumored AI features for the Galaxy S24 series recently revealed that the flagship line might feature AI processing for videos similar to the Pixel 8 Pro's Video Boost. This will improve low-light performance for videos, reduce that horrid grainy look on some videos, and improve stability and exposure.

Other features will reportedly remove unwanted subjects from videos, and increase the size of borders on new and older photos. Another cool AI feature will supposedly take important information mentioned in a phone call and create an action list surrounding the tasks discussed on the call. Such tasks will be posted on a calendar app or added to a "to-do" list. Live Translate will allow two people who speak different languages to engage in a conversational phone call.

The invitations for the January 17th Unpacked event should be arriving Tuesday and the tweet from @MysteryLupin reveals that Samsung will be heavily promoting the new AI features for its new flagship models.

Galaxy S24 Ultra with 512GB is now $321 off on Amazon

The S24 Ultra is at discounted prices on Amazon. You can now save $321 on the model with 512GB of storage. Not all colors arrive at the same discount.

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Galaxy S24+, 256GB: Now $153 off at Amazon

The Galaxy S24+ is also available on Amazon. At the moment, the exciting Samsung device with 256GB of storage sells for 15% off, saving you $153.

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Galaxy S24, 256GB: Now $80 off at Amazon

The Samsung Galaxy S24 with 256GB of storage is now $80 cheaper than usual at Amazon. At present, the only discounted color option is the one in Marble Gray.

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Galaxy S24 Ultra is up to $750 off with trade-in

You can purchase a fully unlocked Galaxy S24 Ultra via the official Samsung store. The almighty AI genius arrives for up to $750 off with an eligible phone trade-in. This is the 256GB model.

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Galaxy S24+: up to $600 off with eligible trade-in

If you don't care much for the latest and greatest flagship model from Samsung, consider the S24+. The middle member of the S24 family is currently up to $600 off with eligible trade-ins.

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Galaxy S24: save up to $400 with a trade-in

The S24 arrives at Samsung as well. Right now, there are no discounts available before trade-ins, but you can trade in an eligible device to save up to $400. Online exclusive colors available.

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.