Samsung’s unannounced clip-on earbud surfaces in new leak

Samsung’s upcoming clip-on earbuds are starting to look more real. Back in April, a Samsung app revealed references to a device called Galaxy Buds Able. The device used an unusual SM-U600 model number instead of the SM-R series seen on Samsung’s previous Galaxy Buds models.

The earbuds are now reportedly known as the Samsung Galaxy Buds On. New design vector graphics have surfaced through SammyGuru, showing the earbud in black.

Galaxy Buds On could use head gestures and automatic volume

The more interesting details are about how the earbuds could work in everyday use. According to the leaked graphics, the Galaxy Buds On will support head gestures that Samsung introduced with Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro. The leak doesn’t say exactly which commands will be supported, but playback and call controls are likely possibilities. 

The earbuds are also said to feature automatic volume adjustment based on the surrounding noise. If you’re in a busy train station or airport, the volume could increase to make the audio easier to hear. When you move somewhere quieter, it could automatically drop again.

Such a feature makes sense for a clip-on, open-ear design. Unlike traditional in-ear earbuds, these don’t seal the ear canal, so outside noise can compete more easily with the audio you’re listening to.

Voice controls are also reportedly part of the package. Users could start a voice memo or activate Gemini and Bixby without reaching for their phone.

Another feature mentioned in the leak is sleep detection. If the earbuds detect that you’ve fallen asleep, they could automatically pause the audio instead of continuing to play through the night.

Samsung has yet to officially confirm the Galaxy Buds On. There is also no confirmed launch date or final specification list, so these features could still change before release. 

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