New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- By the time Samsung execs took to the stage at Unpacked 2026 this Wednesday, the internet had, quite literally, already done the unboxing, leaving some of us feeling a sense of deja vu upon seeing the main announcements. Where was the element of surprise, one wondered, that X-factor that drew even this jaded tech columnist back for the event?

And yet, live events have a way of revealing what leaks can't-the hows and whys behind the latest features, right from the first hands-on to the deep dives into what makes the latest devices tick-and stand out. And of course, how AI is being folded into everything you currently do with your phone. Here's what actually stood out from the event, once the famous San Franciscan fog...