Samsung Galaxy S24 series to launch in India on January 17: Everything you need to know

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Samsung is finally launching its much-awaited flagship S24 series at the Galaxy Unpacked event tomorrow. The event will see the launch of 3 new smartphones: Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The event is set to take place on January 17 at 1 pm ET (11:30 PM IST) in San Jose, California and the South Korean phone maker may introduce new innovative 'Galaxy AI' features.

Here’s a look at all you need to know ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on January 17: Samsung is reportedly planning to engage audiences with its Galaxy AI features. Drawing inspiration from the positive reception of AI in 2023, Samsung may look to rival the Pixel 8 by integrating AI-driven functionalities. One noteworthy tool, similar to Magic Editor, enables users to modify and improve photos, including the removal of undesirable elements.

Another enticing prospect is the real-time translation of phone calls facilitated by AI. According to a report by Android Headlines, the Galaxy S24 series may receive support for 7 years of software and OS upgrades, meaning that the flagship smartphones will be eligible for updates up to Android version 21. Samsung has been promising four years of major OS upgrades and five years of security updates for its flagship and some mid-range smartphones since 2020.

A recent report by German website WinFuture.de had revealed the specifications of the upcoming Galaxy S24 series. The report noted that Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus will feature the Samsung Exynos 2400 chipset in Germany and Europe and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC in the global market. Meanwhile, Galaxy 24 Ultra will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset in all markets.