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Samsung schedules August 27 event for new Galaxy S26 family addition, likely S26 FE
Key points
- Samsung event scheduled for August 27, 8am ET / 5am PT.
- Event will introduce a new addition to the Galaxy S26 family.
- Device is expected to be the Galaxy S26 FE.
- Potential reveals include Galaxy Tab S12 and new Galaxy Buds.
Samsung Announces August 27 Event
Samsung Electronics has confirmed it will host a virtual 'Galaxy Event August 2026' on August 27. The event, scheduled for 8am ET / 5am PT, will be livestreamed on YouTube and is set to unveil a new device within the Galaxy S26 series.
Anticipated Galaxy S26 FE Launch
The new addition to the Galaxy S26 family is widely expected to be the Galaxy S26 FE. This budget-oriented smartphone is projected to feature an updated design to align with the current S26 series aesthetic. However, leaked specifications suggest its internal hardware will be largely unchanged from the previous Galaxy S25 FE model.
Potential Additional Reveals
Beyond the Galaxy S26 FE, the August 27 event could also include the debut of other Samsung products. There is speculation that the Galaxy Tab S12 tablet and new models of Samsung's Galaxy Buds might also be introduced during the livestream.
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Samsung announced a virtual event on August 27 to introduce a new device in the Galaxy S26 series, which is anticipated to be the Galaxy S26 FE. This event will likely showcase a budget-oriented smartphone with an updated design but similar internal specifications to its predecessor, potentially alongside new tablets and earbuds.