New imagery shared on September 24 gives the clearest reported look yet at Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Buds On. It reinforces an earlier software leak: these appear to be clip-on, open-ear earbuds, not another pair of Galaxy Buds with tips that seal the ear canal. The images are not a product announcement, and Samsung has not confirmed the retail name or specifications.
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An earring-like clip, with the speaker beside the ear canal
The renders show two rounded sections joined by a curved bridge. The larger, speaker-bearing section sits in the concha—the bowl of the outer ear—while the flatter section rests outside the ear to help hold the clip in place. That arrangement leaves the ear canal unobstructed. The September 24 imagery adds a clearer view of the intended fit, but it does not establish how secure or comfortable the earbuds will be in use.
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A report describes the design as potentially using air-conduction audio, but the supplied reporting does not verify its final acoustic implementation.
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Why the leak appears to concern a real Samsung project
Earlier imagery and feature text were found in Samsung’s Buds Manager app, where reporting linked the project previously called “Galaxy Buds Able” to the possible name “Galaxy Buds On.” SammyGuru published app-derived renders on September 10, before the September 24 images attributed to Android Headlines.
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There is also a hardware trail: Android Authority reported that Samsung model SM-U600, associated with the earbud leaks, received US FCC equipment authorization as a Bluetooth headset on September 15. Reports link the model to an Indian BIS listing and test firmware, although the available excerpts do not establish precisely whether the BIS listing covers the earbuds or an associated battery. Neither certification confirms the name that would appear on a retail box.
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Features suggested by the app—not promised for launch
App-derived reporting points to nod-and-shake gestures for actions such as accepting or declining calls, Auto Volume that responds to surrounding noise, and a separate Volume Boost setting. It also describes voice-assistant access, voice-memo recording and transcription, and sleep-related playback controls. These are clues about features under development, not a final feature list; their behavior or availability could change before release.
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What remains unknown
There is no confirmed Buds On battery life, codec list, water-resistance rating, weight or price in the supplied reporting. Reports suggest active noise cancellation and head-tracked 360 Audio may be absent, but neither omission has been confirmed by Samsung.
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A separate leaked earbud project, T1, uses an ear-hook design and should not be mistaken for the Buds On clip. An October launch alongside rumored Galaxy Tab S12 tablets has been floated, but even the reported October 7 tablet date is marked as unconfirmed; it is not a Buds On release date.
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