Samsung confirms August event for the ‘newest’ Galaxy S26

Samsung is teasing a new entrant to the Galaxy S26 series at an event on August 27, but it probably won’t be as exciting. In a brief announcement, Samsung confirms an event scheduled for August 27, about a week away. The virtual-only event will take place at 8 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. PT and will be streamed live on YouTube. Samsung says: On August 27, Samsung Electronics will hold ‘Galaxy Event August 2026’ to unveil the latest addition to the Galaxy S26 family, designed specifically to bring many Galaxy S26 experiences, from the camera to artificial intelligence, along with the latest One UI, to those looking for what really matters to them. It sounds intriguing, but we know exactly what to expect. Advertisement: Scroll to see more content The Galaxy S26 FE. The budget device is expected to adopt an updated design to match the rest of the series, but leaked specifications suggest it will be largely unchanged from last year’s Galaxy S25 FE, which barely changed from the previous generation. A promotional image (which Samsung says was at least partially AI-generated) hints at the updated camera module design, as well as the light green color we’ve seen in leaks. It’s entirely possible that this event will also bring the debut of the Galaxy Tab S12 and perhaps some of Samsung’s upcoming, elusive Galaxy Buds. More about Samsung: Follow Ben: Twitter/X, Threads, Bluesky and Instagram FTC: We use automatic affiliate links to generate income. Further.