Samsung held its latest Unpacked event in which it unveiled the new Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ only a couple of weeks ago, but the company still has lots of things to talk about at IFA 2015, including the Gear S2 and, potentially, the Gear VR Consumer Edition made in partnership with Oculus. Here's how to watch the Samsung IFA 2015 live stream today at 10am. Also see: What to expect from IFA 2015.
How to watch Samsung IFA 2015 live stream
Samsung's IFA 2015 press conference will be held this morning, Thursday 3 September, at 10am UK time. We'll be streaming the video live from the top of this page.
What to expect from Samsung at IFA 2015
New Samsung phones at IFA 2015: New Note 5
As we mentioned, Samsung unveiled its new Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ last month at an Unpacked event. While it's extremely unlikely that it will announce any new phones at IFA 2015, they will more than certainly be on show for people to have a play with. And it's just possible that Samsung could announce UK and European availability for the new Note 5, which is currently available only in the US.
New Samsung smartwatches: Samsung Gear S2
Bizarrely, Samsung has confirmed its Gear S2 ahead of IFA 2015. That either means it isn't very exciting and the company is managing expectations, or it means Samsung has something much bigger up its sleeve, which we'll come on to later. Also see: Best smartwatches 2015.
The Gear S2 is a Tizen- rather than Android Wear smartwatch, with a rounded face not unlike the Moto 360 and LG G Watch R. It also works independently of a smartphone. See the Gear S2 teaser video above.
New from Samsung at IFA 2015: Internet of Things - in VR
The other thing Samsung has confirmed it will talk about at IFA 2015 is the Internet of Things (IoT). Its teaser video, shown below, suggests that if you can't make it to the show it will bring IFA to you, with a new experience that will make use of a virtual reality headset. Also see: Virtual reality headset buying advice.
The SamsungTomorrow website will allow visitors on phones and tablets (and particularly those with a Note 4 or S6/S6 Edge and the Gear VR headset) to see what's happening at Samsung in 360-degree VR video.
On to our next point then…
New Samsung virtual reality hardware: Samsung/Oculus Gear VR Consumer Edition
The idea that Samsung may use its IFA 2015 press conference to talk about developments in consumer virtual reality is a distinct possibility, especially given the fact visitors to its site will be able to experience the announcements in virtual reality.
Samsung and Facebok-owned Oculus have been working together for a while now, with Oculus behind the company's Gear VR Innovator's Edition HMD. Both are working on consumer versions of their headsets, with the Oculus Rift Consumer Edition expected in early 2016, and more details on the Gear VR Consumer Edition expected this year.
The only spanner in the works in this particular theory is a Twitter post made by Oculus CTO John Carmack suggesting that an announcement will be made about the Gear VR Consumer Edition later in the month at the company's own Oculus Connect 2 developer conference, running 23- to 25 September.
"If you are considering buying a phone for VR, you might want to hold off until after Oculus Connect for relevant information," tweeted Cormack.
However, the Gear VR is still Samsung's product, and should it want to talk about such a big, new and exciting product at IFA 2015, it would totally make sense why the company would want to get its latest flagship phablet launches out the way first.
Meanwhile, it's been rumoured that as well as Oculus pushing Samsung's product, Samsung will be returning the favour and pushing Oculus' consumer headset. Read into that what you will, but it's possible we will see both consumer virtual-reality headsets at IFA 2015 - and likely the HTC Vive, too. Also see: Samsung Gear VR vs HTC Vive.
Other new products from Samsung: Ultra HD TVs, washing machines, Chef Zone fridges, Sleep Sense
Samsung has quite literally plastered Berlin with advertising during IFA 2015, seen in some of the shots below (via Samsung's Ready to Enjoy IFA 2015? blog). So we know from the advertisements that the company will also be showing new Ultra HD TVs, Chef Zone fridges, Sleep Sense and washing machines.
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How to watch Samsung IFA 2015 live stream: Watch Samsung talk Gear S2 and Oculus Gear VR Consumer Edition live at IFA 2015 at 10am - Samsung live stream
How to watch Samsung IFA 2015 live stream: Watch Samsung talk Gear S2 and Oculus Gear VR Consumer Edition live at IFA 2015 at 10am – Samsung live stream
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