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Key Points
- Upcoming Samsung devices, Galaxy Tab S12 and Galaxy S26 FE, were recently noted in the Google app.
- These models offer a free premium Google AI trial for new users.
- The official release could occur as soon as September.
With the Galaxy Unpacked event just around the corner, scheduled for this Wednesday, we’re gearing up for the unveiling of the latest Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Flip, and Galaxy Watch models. However, there are more Samsung products on the horizon worth noting. Anticipation is building around new tablets from the Galaxy Tab S12 series, along with the Galaxy S26 FE from the Galaxy S26 lineup. While these devices will likely debut at a later event, indicators show that preparations for their launch are already in full swing.
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New devices often appear in several expected locations before their formal announcement, such as FCC certification documents and battery certifications. Another reliable indication is an internal Google app list that includes devices set to offer new owners a complimentary trial of a paid Google AI subscription.
As anticipated, the Galaxy Flip 8 and Fold 8 have made their appearance on this list. However, new entries could indicate more upcoming releases:
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Indeed, the Tab S12 and S26 FE (excluding “Galaxy” in their names) now appear on the list. While this doesn’t provide an exact release timeline, it suggests that we are approaching their official announcement.
If Samsung adheres to its previous release patterns, we might expect these devices to be unveiled sometime this September, following last year’s launches of the Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 in September.
This is the most probable scenario, but there’s a chance we could see an earlier release. The recent listing of the Fold 8 and Flip 8 just a week ago hints that a launch could occur as soon as August. However, this remains largely speculative, and we should hold off on pre-orders until more concrete information is available.
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