Overview
- Late‑July app illustrations published by multiple outlets show a clip‑on, open‑ear design leaked as Galaxy Buds On or Galaxy Buds Able and a distinct ear‑hook pair codenamed Buds Canal 5.
- The clip‑on renders depict a two‑piece module joined by a curved arm that clips around the outer ear and a charging case with a front LED status indicator.
- Leaked assets and follow‑up reporting favor open‑ear air‑conduction (Open Wireless Stereo) for the clip‑on pair rather than the earlier bone‑conduction speculation.
- Firmware references, including model number SM‑U600, appear in software traces and regulatory listings, indicating these are active products in development but not yet confirmed by Samsung.
- Reports place a likely launch window later this year—possibly at IFA in September or alongside the Galaxy S26 FE—with features such as USB‑C charging, water resistance or ANC reported as unconfirmed.