Early leaks about the Galaxy Buds 3 design turned out to be inaccurate, as leaked images from 91mobiles showed a terrible design. Thankfully, the wait for a genuine look at the Samsung’s upcoming earbuds is over. A recently surfaced unboxing video offers a detailed view into the packaging and design of the Buds 3.

Samsung has moved away from the classic bean-like design with the Buds 3, adopting a look similar to AirPods. The recently leaked unboxing videos show that the top part of the Buds 3 charging case is transparent. Additionally, there are two color options available: white and black.

Earlier, a Korean website revealed the pricing of Galaxy Buds 3 series. Galaxy Buds 3 is priced at approximately $148, while the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro carries a price tag of $215. Despite the radical design change, Samsung has kept the pricing close to the Buds 2 series. The regular Galaxy Buds 3 has the model number SM-R530, while the Buds 3 Pro’s model number is SM-R630. You can watch the leaked Galaxy Buds 3 unboxing video on Chinese social media Bilibili from the given link. This video was also seen on OnlyTechAE’s Twitter account.

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Just when you thought Samsung had done it all, they are back with a bang! According to tech insider Quandt, the much-anticipated Galaxy Buds FE are almost here. Information about the earbuds has previously been leaked On top of that, Samsung accidentally (or maybe not) made the manual for the earbuds public. They’re coming in graphite and white. Here’s what the company claims that sets these earbuds apart from others on the market: they feature a 12mm AKG-tuned speaker, promising quality sound for everyday needs.

The earbud charging case comes with a USB-C port, which is becoming the standard these days

Before you rush off to buy a pair, it’s crucial to note the sizing options. The manual offers two wing tip sizes: S/M and M/L. This might seem trivial, but get this wrong, and you could end up with uncomfortable or even damaged ears. Here’s where it gets more interesting. The manual also shows that the charging case is equipped with a USB-C port. But that’s not all. For the tech-savvy user who likes to keep tabs on battery life, Samsung’s Galaxy Wearable app comes in handy. Once you’ve connected your earbuds, the app will notify you if the battery level drops too low.

And speaking of battery life, here’s a pro-tip from Samsung: store your earbuds in a fully charged case when you’re not using them. Doing so will deactivate the touch-sensitive sensor and help you save that precious battery life. Stay tuned for more updates as Samsung is set to make this all official any day now. Until then, let’s keep our ears open—comfortably, of course!

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Samsung is launching a range of Pokemon and Star Wars-themed cases and straps for the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Buds. The Pokemon-themed cases and strap feature colorful designs inspired by the popular franchise and are priced at $49.99 each. Here’s the details…

Samsung launches Pokemon and Star Wars-themed cases and straps for Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Buds

Samsung is launching a range of Pokemon-themed cases and a strap for its latest devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Buds. These cases and strap will be available from December 26 in limited quantities on Samsung’s website. The Pokemon-themed cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Buds come in the same design and are priced at $49.99 each.

These cases feature colorful designs inspired by the popular Pokemon franchise and are sure to appeal to fans of the series. The cases are designed to protect the devices while also adding a touch of personality and style. In addition to the cases, there is also a Pokemon-themed strap available for the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5. This strap is priced at $49.99 and features a similar design to the cases, with colorful Pokemon-themed patterns.

The strap is made of high-quality leather and is designed to be comfortable to wear, as well as adding a touch of style to the watch. These Pokemon-themed cases and strap are a great way for fans of the franchise to show their love for Pokemon and add a touch of fun to their devices. They are also a perfect gift for any Pokemon fan in your life.

Samsung has also launched a range of Star Wars-themed cases and straps. The Star Wars-themed ring case for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is priced at $39.99 and features orange and white colors with designs of stormtroopers, the Death Star, and Star Destroyers. This case is holiday-themed and is a great way to add some holiday cheer to your device. A holiday-themed Millenium Falcon strap is also available for $19.99 and features the iconic spacecraft from the Star Wars franchise.

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds lineup offers some impressive features and delivers an amazing audio experience in comfort. A lot of the great features of the device emanate from the array of impressive apps that support the hardware. These feature-rich apps can be installed on your smartphone and help to better configure the earbuds.

The problem is that multiple Galaxy Buds users have experienced app crashes when using their devices. Owners of the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds Pro have had to grapple with app crashes for several days. There have been multiple complaints about apps crashing on Samsung’s customer forums and on Reddit relating to both models. The issues also prop up even when the device is not in use. It is observed that the issue is general and not smartphone-specific. This widespread bug is also reported to affect the Galaxy Watch4 plugin. Things are much worse for users who have both the Galaxy Buds and Watch4 apps installed on their phones.

It is expected that the next Samsung update could sort out the glitch. A moderator in the forum says that an update will fix the problem, and it is coming soon. In the meantime, the moderator advises that the latest version of the app (Galaxy Buds version 4.1.22051251) could be reinstalled on your phone. Users should first check that the Nearby devices’ permission is granted.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds+ wireless earbuds is getting a new firmware update. And as Tizenhelp reports, the update adds multiple features of the Galaxy Buds Pro TWS to the yesteryear Buds+. 

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ is getting the update with firmware version R175XXU0AUB3. Weighing about 1.4MB in size, the update brings the following features to the Galaxy Buds+:

Changelog:

• Auto Switching
• Buds control menu is added to the Bluetooth setting
• improved system stability and readability.

As you can see above, the star feature of the changelog is the ‘Auto Switching’. As the name suggests, this feature will enable intelligent switching across devices with respect to the scenarios.

However, do note that it works well only with Galaxy ecosystem products. The Galaxy Buds Pro had this feature at launch and it is appreciable that Samsung is bringing it to the older Galaxy Buds+ wireless earbuds. Also, the feature is said to currently support only the devices running One UI 3.1 version.

This is not the first earbuds that are getting a feature from the latest ones. Recently, Samsung has updated the Galaxy Buds Live and its firmware version is R180XXU0AUB5  and weighs about 2MB.

Coming back, apart from the Auto Switching, the Galaxy Buds+ is also getting a Buds menu control on the Bluetooth settings. As a result of this, users can now control its options right from the settings menu and not wanting to peek at the Galaxy wearable app every time.

It’s also worth noting that the Galaxy Buds+ doesn’t get the hearing aid functionality that the Buds Live got along with the Auto Switching. To delve into these features, you will have to update the Galaxy Buds+ to the latest firmware mentioned above.

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Samsung has slashed the price of multiple smartphones and Wireless earbuds in India. The list includes Galaxy M01, M01s, A31, and Buds+, Buds Live TWS earbuds. Reports say that the new price is applicable in offline stores apart from the online channels.

Samsung is gearing up for 2021 with a variety of products in its bucket. First off, it will probably begin with the flagship Galaxy S21 series and “Buds Pro TWS“. If anything, this price drop of current earbuds should definitely be an indication that a successor is coming soon. Anyway, you can take a look at the new prices of the said products below:

• Samsung Galaxy A31(6GB/128G)- ₹17,999(₹19,999)
• Samsung Galaxy M01(3GB/32GB)- ₹7,499(₹7,999)
• Samsung Galaxy M01s(3GB/32GB) – ₹8,999(₹9,499)
• Galaxy Buds+ -₹8,990(₹11,990)
• Galaxy Buds Live– ₹11,990(₹14,990)

Among this, the Galaxy A31 is the only device that has faced multiple price cuts than anyone else. A month after the launch, it got a weird price cut of ₹1,000 from ₹21,990 which repeated again back in November. The latest drop is even higher at ₹2,000 from the last selling price.

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Further, the Galaxy M01, M01s brothers, which launched at different points of the time(June, July 2020), each get a small price cut of ₹500. Their official launch prices were ₹8,999 and ₹9,999 respectively.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Buds+, and Buds Live have a huge six months time gap in launch. The former launched at ₹13,990 and got a price cut when Buds Live came into the picture. Speaking of which, the Galaxy Buds Live launched for ₹14,990 back in August. Anyway, both now get a whopping ₹3,000 price cut.

That said, if you are planning to get a new year gift and you are a fan of Samsung, I suggest this is the right time. Barring the ANC, Galaxy Buds+ is a solid offering for the price and the Live is a cool earbud with a unique design.

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Earlier today, Samsung finally confirmed the launch of a new Exynos SoC on January 12. The South Korean giant is expected to unveil the Exynos 2100 flagship SoC in the run-up to the Galaxy S21 series. Alongside the supposed January 14 event, the company will likely unveil the next generation Truly Wireless Earbuds, Galaxy Buds Pro. Amidst a lot of leaks, now, Samsung itself has opened official support pages for the TWS earbuds.

Samsung has opened two official support pages for a product in the UK, and Germany website. Accordingly, the page shows a model number SM-R190. If you recall, a Bluetooth earbud with the same model number on Indonesia Telecom revealed the “Galaxy Buds Pro” branding. Hence, it’s safe to say that the above page(via MSP) indeed belongs to the upcoming Bluetooth earbuds.

Galaxy Buds Pro – Leaked Design

Moving on, another 360°leak by Evan Blass confirms that Galaxy Buds Pro will come in three color variants- Earlier, he revealed two images of Galaxy Buds Pro in Violet and Phantom Silver colors. Today, he has released a 3D render video in Phantom Black. The video shows the squircle case with a ‘Samsung’ logo and ‘Sound by AKG’ caption.

At the front, there is a dot which could be an LED indicator and at the back is the USB-C charging port. Opening it up reveals the earbuds inside which also have an indicator near them. Talking about the buds, they resemble still images with rounded in-ear design and silicone ear tips.

The design is a slight departure from the earlier launched Galaxy Buds+ and Buds Live. A microphone and a grille are visible outside whereas another grille with charging contacts is on the inside.

Galaxy Buds Pro Features(Expected)

Talking about features, an FCC listing reveals that each earbud on the Galaxy Buds Pro will have a 58mAh battery. This is slightly lesser than the Galaxy Buds Live Bluetooth earbuds. That said the large squircle case will have a 472mAh battery courtesy of China’s 3C certification authority.

The earbuds are also expected to come with improved Active Noise Cancellation(ANC), Ambient mode, wireless charging, and more. However, the info regarding the Audio driver unit, supported sound codecs, and price is something we will have to wait till the official launch.

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Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S21 series of smartphones in January 2021. Alongside the flagships, it will likely unveil the new Galaxy Buds Truly Wireless Earbuds succeeding the Buds+. And a recent Indonesian certification confirmed that it will be called Galaxy Buds Pro. Now, it has passed FCC, SGS certifications.

As reported by Tizenhelp, Samsung‘s FCC listing follows the same SM-R190 model number. Along with this, the listing yet again confirms that the next wireless earbuds will indeed darn the “Buds Pro” moniker. Besides, the FCC listing also bottom images of the charging case.

Accordingly, the design reveals a squircle(square shape with rounded corners) shape similar to the Galaxy Buds Live. And it is different from the rectangular design of the Buds+. The cradle(case) has a model number EP-QR190 that also appeared on Korea’s NRRA certification. That said, the design of the earbuds is still a mystery but reports say it will adopt Buds+ “in-ear” design and not the bean-shape of Galaxy Buds Live.

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Coming back, as per the report(MSP), the Buds Pro has also received SGS certification. It shows a similar model number SM-R190 but has it listed with a 58mAh battery. This is probably the capacity of each earbuds as the early 3C certification of China hinted at a 472mAh on the charging case. To compare, the Galaxy Buds Live’s charging case has a similar battery capacity but it’s earbuds have 60mAh each.

The Galaxy ‘Buds Pro’ from all these leaks looks to have a similar charging case like the Buds Live but will reportedly have an in-ear design like the older Buds TWS(Buds, Buds+) models. Anyway, we don’t have a lot of info on the earbuds but reports say that it will have ANC(Active Noise Cancellation), improved ‘Ambient Mode’. However, I’m pretty sure that we will be getting more details in the coming days.

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Samsung is reported to launch the Galaxy S21 series earlier than its predecessors. The company’s latest flagship smartphones are expected to release in mid-January 2021. Now, according to a new leak, they will be accompanied by a newer Galaxy Buds model.

The world’s largest smartphone maker launched the first-ever Galaxy Buds alongside the Galaxy S10 series in early 2019. Its successor Galaxy Buds+ was unveiled a year later in 2020 along with the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip. 

A few months back, the company even introduced one of a kind truly wireless earphones called Galaxy Buds Live at the Galaxy Note20 series launch event. Now, as per SamMobile, Samsung will be launching another new model in the ever-growing Galaxy Buds series alongside the upcoming Galaxy S21 series.

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According to the report, the next Galaxy Buds TWS will come with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) just like the Galaxy Buds Live. But unlike the latter, which has a peculiar bean-shaped design, the newer model will inherit the basic in-ear design from the other two models.

Also, these earbuds are said to come with improved ‘Ambient Mode’. For those unaware, this feature enables users to listen to the noise coming from their surroundings. Hence, they can be aware of their whereabouts when they are in the streets or similar places.

Having said that, the exact branding of these earbuds is still a mystery. However, it is worth noting that Samsung recently trademarked a branding called ‘Buds Beyond’. Hence, it might end up with this name or something else.

Further, another report from earlier this month said that the South Korean tech giant may bundle this audio accessory with the Galaxy S21 series. Additionally, a recent report suggested that the production of this TWS codenamed ‘Attic’ will commence from December.

That said, we expect to learn more about this product in the coming days ahead of its official announcement.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy S20+ BTS edition back in June. Later it brought them to countries like India. Now, the company discounts the device for a limited period of time in the country.

The new discount(via Sammobile) is a part of the festive season offer that is already on-going the country. As for the Galaxy S20+ BTS edition, Samsung is giving a huge discount of ₹10,000(~$134) off on the original price. The device launched with a price tag of ₹87,999($1178) for the single 128GB variant. That said, the new Price for the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition is now ₹77,999($1044).

Additionally, Samsung is also giving various offers while purchasing the device. You can take a look at them below:

• 10% instant cashback up to ₹1,500 on HDFC Bank Credit/Debit EMI & Credit Cards.
• ₹200 cashback via Airtel Money/Payments Bank; Min Transaction= ₹2000.
• 50% off on Samsung Care+ – Protection against Liquid, and Accidental Damage.
• ₹1,000 cashback on 1st Transaction via Paytm Wallet & UPI.
• 5% assured cashback up to ₹1,000 while using OlaMoney Postpaid+
• 5% MobiKwik SuperCash up to ₹1,000; use Coupon: KWIK5.
• Get Galaxy Buds+ only @ ₹5999 (43% off).

Apart from this, the Samsung website is also offering exchange offers up to ₹38,130($510) depending on the value of your old device. Hence, if you are a hardcore BTS fan, we suggest to grab one soon before the stock runs out.

For the unware, BTS(Bangtan Boys) is a famous seven-member K-Pop band in South Korea. Accordingly, the Galaxy S20+ BTS edition comes with a special box of Purple accents, BTS photo cards, and stickers. The device also has a purple color back with a BTS logo at the bottom, BTS-exclusive themes, and wallpapers inside the UI.

Apart from the Galaxy S20+ BTS edition, Samsung also has Galaxy S20 FE on offer. However, the Galaxy Buds+ BTS edition price is unchanged as it retails for ₹14,990($200).

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Not too long ago, Samsung had launched the Galaxy Buds Live that is currently its latest earbuds. Now, a new report has revealed that the upcoming earbuds from the company might be called Galaxy Buds Sound.

According to a SamMobile report, the earbud is in pre production at the moment, so it is still a while away from its official release. However, the South Korean tech giant has filed a new trademark application with the UK Intellectual Property Office for the name Samsung (Galaxy) Buds Sound. The trademark application is only for the name and doesn’t reveal any finer details regarding the product itself.

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Furthermore, the application is filed under the Class 9 of goods, which also covers a wide range of products ranging from VR headsets and TVs to printers and even wireless earphones. So, Samsung can potentially use the name for many different categories of electronic gadget, but the “Buds” in the name is a clear indicator of it being a truly wireless earbuds hearables.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a lot of information to go on and the company might never actually use this name for its future earbuds. Samsung might just end up using another name altogether as well, with an example being the trademark for Bean and actually launching the Galaxy Buds Live. So take this report with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

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With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series being just around the corner, the company is apparently planning on also launching other peripheral electronics as well. Reportedly, Samsung is planning on releasing new smartwatches and bean shaped truly wireless earbuds as well, both with wireless charging.

According to a new ETNews report, industry sources have claimed that the South Korean tech giant will be strategically launching two new smartphones along with new wearable devices in the second half of August 2020. The two handsets in question are the Galaxy Note 20 series and the company’s Galaxy Z Fold 2. Furthermore, the new TWS earbuds are likely to be a new model within the Galaxy Buds series with a bean shaped design.

The second half of 2020 is very important for Samsung, who is trying to bounce back from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The company’s overall smartphone sales declined during the first half, but it appears to be preparing for a stronger presence in the second half. Interestingly, Samsung is also planning on including a new feature on its upcoming smartwatch and TWS earbuds, with both featuring an RX module, which is for receiving wireless power.

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The charging case for the earbuds will feature the wireless charger and so will the upcoming smartwatch. Notably, this is also indicative of the new trend with new wearable generations featuring wireless charging. Apple AirPods Pro was one of the first to support this technology and have seen great success worldwide; so much so, that Apple had to turn to Chinese companies to double the earphone production.

Similarly, Samsung is also reportedly planning on producing 500,000 bean shaped wirelessly charging TWS earbuds per month. Wireless charging has become a new and emerging demand within the market and the suppliers of such technology have been seeing an influx of orders for the relevant components from various vendors. Additionally, Samsung is even hinted at bringing the technology to mid to lower end smartphones as well. Although, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take it with a pinch of salt for now.

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The Galaxy Buds+ is now available in Aura Blue. Last month, we reported that Samsung’s TWS earbuds will be getting a new colorway soon. The new color variant which is called Aura Blue is now exclusive to Best Buy.

The Aura Blue Galaxy Buds+ will sell for $149 just like the other colorways. The new color variant brings the total number of color options to five (not counting the Thom Browne edition). The TWS earbuds originally launched in Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black, and White. It then got a red variant afterward.

The Galaxy Buds+ boasts 11 hours of battery life that go up to 22 hours with the case. It has an IPX2 rating which means it will survive light rain, sweat, and accidental spills. There is also support for Swift Pair with Windows computers.

Samsung’s TWS earbuds feature AKG-tuned speakers, ambient sound technology, touch controls, and support charging via wireless or via USB-C.

You can go ahead to order the Galaxy Buds+ in the new colorway but it won’t ship until Friday, May 22.

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Samsung is announcing new colorways for its products. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is now available in Cosmic White in China and should also make its way to other countries. It has now been reported that the Galaxy Buds+ will soon get a new color variant.

The earbuds were originally announced in Cloud Blue, Cosmic Black, White, Red, and a special Thom Browne edition. Findings in version 1.7.47-22 of the Samsung SmartThings app, have revealed animations of a Deep Blue color variant.

First reported by XDA-Developers, there is no doubt to the news as this is not the first time info related to the Galaxy Buds+ has been found in the SmartThings app. Back in December 2019, animations of the earbuds were found in the app months before its official release.

Samsung is sticking to the glossy finish as the other color variants. If you skipped the Galaxy Buds+ because of its lack of a matte finish, then you should hope Samsung announces its other earbuds – the AKG N400 – outside South Korea.

When the new color variant will be announced remains unknown, so also are the markets it will be available for purchase.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ has a battery life of 11 hours that goes up to 22 hours with the charging case. It supports wireless charging, multi-device connection, and has an IPX2 rating. It has a price tag of $149.

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During the launch of the Galaxy S20 series in February, Samsung also announced new TWS earbuds called the Galaxy Buds+. The new earbuds boast nearly double the battery life of last year’s Galaxy Buds without a change in the dimensions. Want to know how Samsung was able to pull it off?

According to a press release by the tech giant, they were able to fit a bigger battery into the Galaxy Buds+ while keeping the dimensions of the 2019 Galaxy Buds as a result of the all-in-one power management integrated circuits (PMIC) they designed for the earbuds.

These all-in-one power ICs, called MUA01 and MUB01, are the first of their kinds in the industry and they have been specifically optimized for use in TWS earbuds.

What Samsung has achieved with the ICs is no small feat. They have been able to combine multiple components (up to 10) into a single chip and thus created more room for a bigger battery for the earbuds. To further understand the scale of what they have done, imagine if Samsung decided not to increase the battery capacity but rather shrunk the size of the earbuds, thus making them even smaller while maintaining the battery life of the previous generation.

Samsung says the MUA01 IC was designed for earbuds while the MUB01 IC was designed for charging cases. Part of the components the PMICs contain include the switching chargers and discharge circuits. By doing this, they freed up more space occupied by components for a bigger battery.

These PMICs are also the first in the world to support both wireless (WPC’s Qi 1.2.4 standard) and wireless charging in a single chip. The MUA01, which is designed for earbuds, even has a microcontroller unit (MCU) and embedded Flash (eFlash) to provide the option of modifying its firmware to work with other applications.

Samsung’s press release also revealed that the ICs support power line communication (PLC) which allows them to talk to each other via the charging pins and share info such as battery levels and whether the earbuds are inside the case.

MUA01 and MUB01 are being mass-produced already, and while they already appear in the Galaxy Buds+, we may see them in other TWS earbuds in the future.

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The red variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ has appeared in a hands-on video posted on Instagram. The video gives us a good look at the color variant which is exclusive (for now) to South Korean carrier, KT.

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#갤럭시S20플러스 오직 KT에서만 만날 수 있는 색상 #아우라레드 레드가 진리다. 진짜 예쁘네… ㄷㄷ 역시 #KT KT로부터 대여받은 기기입니다:)

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The Instagram user also shared a photo of the phone along with a never-before-seen red variant of the Galaxy Buds+. The Galaxy Buds+ was announced in black, blue, and white but there was no mention of a red variant.

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#갤럭시버즈플러스#갤럭시S20플러스 KT단독 출시되는 #레드 색상! 진짜 실물이 더 예뻐요!ㅋㅋ 그리고 버즈+ 통화품질 정말 좋아진 듯! #KT KT로부터 대여받은 기기입니다:)

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While this color is exclusive to Korea, it won’t be for long. Sudhanshu Ambhore, the Indian leaker has shared images of the same color variant heading to Europe. According to his tweet, the colorway will be called Aura Red. His tweet includes images for both the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy S20+.

Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ in Aura Red for Europe pic.twitter.com/chGPMsoi3k

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) February 13, 2020

The Galaxy S20 series launched on Tuesday in San Francisco, it starts at $999 for the Galaxy S20 5G and goes up to $1399 for the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. The new Galaxy S series flagships bring improved cameras, bigger batteries, and new features.

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Through the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event, Samsung unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20+ Ultra 5G-enabled premium flagship phones. The Galaxy Z Flip clamshell phone with flexible screen was unveiled alongside the S20 series. At the event, the South Korean company also unveiled Galaxy Buds+ wireless earphones. It has arrived as a successor for the Galaxy Buds earbuds that was made official along with the Galaxy S10 series last year.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ specifications and features

The AKG tuned Galaxy Buds+ truly wireless earbuds comes with 2-way tweeter and woofer speakers that promise rich treble and bass. The earbuds are equipped with as many as three microphones for crisp and clear calls. With improved Ambient Sound technology onboard, users can choose from available options like Low, Medium, High and Extra High for adjusting the level of noise cancellation. Each earbud measures 17.5 x 19.2 x 22.5mm and weighs 6.3 grams. The charging case for the Galaxy Buds has 38.8 x 70 x 26.5mm dimensions and it weighs 39.6 grams. Appearance-wise, it looks similar to the predecessor model.

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The Galaxy Buds+ can be paired with devices running on iOS 7 or higher and Android devices with 1.5 GB RAM and Android 5.0 Lollipop or above. Samsung is offering a dedicated companion app for iOS users. The Galaxy Buds+ supports audio codecs like SBC, AAC and Scalable.

For connectivity, users can rely on Bluetooth 5.0. The touchpads on the Galaxy Buds+ can be used for different functions like play, pause, move to previous / next song, receive / end call and volume up or down. Spotify users can continue listening to their favorite songs with a single press. Spotify can play recommended songs based on users’ preferences through tap and hold function.

Each of the Galaxy Buds+ has an 85mAh battery. The wireless charging case contains a 270mAh battery. By charging it once, the Buds+ can last for up to 11 hours of battery life. By charging for only 3 minutes, it can last for 1 hour, claims the company. The Buds+ charging case doubles the battery life of the earbuds to 22 hours. The earbuds support Qi wireless charging. It can be also charged through USB-C.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ price

The Galaxy Buds+ have arrived in the U.S. with a price tag of $149. It can be bought in colors like black, blue and white. It will be available for purchase starting from Feb. 14 in the U.S.

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When Samsung unveils the Galaxy S20 series next week, it will also announce a new pair of wireless earbuds called the Galaxy Buds+. We already know what it looks like and some of its features but a new leak reveals the full specs of the earbuds as well as the features and price.

The source of the leak is Evan Blass (@evleaks) and the leak is a comparison sheet of the specs of the Galaxy Buds and the Galaxy Buds+.

Galaxy Buds+ Price

The first thing on the list is the price, buyers will be paying more for this year’s Galaxy Buds+. Samsung has put a $149 price tag on the earbuds, $20 more than last year’s model. However, if you will be pre-ordering the Galaxy S20 series, you would not have to pay for the earbuds as Samsung will include a free pair with all pre-orders.

Galaxy Buds+ Specs and Features

The Galaxy Buds+ measures 17.5 x 19.2 x 22.5 millimeters. These are the same dimensions as that of the Galaxy Buds. However, the new buds are slightly heavier at 6.3 grams as against the Galaxy Buds that is 5.6 grams.

As reported, the battery capacity and thus the battery life of the Galaxy Buds+ are better than that of its predecessor. The buds themselves now have a battery capacity of 85mAh which will provide up to 11 hours of play time. This is an increase of almost 100% from the Galaxy Buds’ 6-hour battery life. Talk time has increased by 2.5 hours to 7.5 hours.

The battery capacity of the case is 270mAh, 18mAh more than its predecessor’s. The play time of the Galaxy Buds+ combined with the case is now 22 hours while the talk time is 15 hours, which are significant improvements when compared to the 13 hours of play time and 11 hours of talk time of the Galaxy Buds.

There is also fast charge included. The spec sheet says a 3-minute charge will provide 60 minutes of play time.

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The new earbuds will connect via Bluetooth 5 and will support multi-device connection, unlike last year’s model that can only be connected to one device at a time. The Galaxy Buds+ also has 2-way dynamic speakers (a woofer and tweeter). It also has an extra outer microphone which should help with canceling noise for clearer calls.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ will have noise isolation, ambient awareness, and support touch controls. It also has an IPX2 rating, so you don’t have to worry about sweat damaging it when you use it during workouts.

The spec sheet says the new earbuds will also work with iOS devices running iOS 10 and up while Android devices running Android 5.0 and up and with at least 1.5GB RAM are supported.

The Galaxy Buds+ will be available in black and white color variants like its predecessor but will swap the yellow and silver variants for blue and red.

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The latest news on popular tech forum XDA Developers is about the market release of the forthcoming Samsung phones. The update comes from notable XDA writer Max Weinbach, who was also responsible for announcing a number of credible leaks regarding the Galaxy S20 earlier this month. The latest round of updates from Weinbach that reveals the pricing and availability of the Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy Buds+.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip pricing and availability 

According to Weinbach, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip will reportedly launch on Feb. 14, sporting a price tag of $1,400. He further adds that there is a chance that the smartphone will be an AT&T exclusive in the U.S, although it is too early to tell. If the device is indeed an AT&T exclusive, it will not be long before Samsung introduces an unlocked variant for the mass market.

Samsung is looking to take on the Motorola Razr head-on, and this is evident from its launch strategy. Motorola will be arriving in the U.S markets on Feb. 6. It is now up for pre-orders exclusively at Verizon in the U.S. with a hefty price tag of $1,500. The Razr is a mid-ranger featuring Snapdragon 710 whereas the Galaxy Z Flip is more powerful with Snapdragon 855 onboard. 

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Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra and Galaxy Buds+ pricing and availability 

Next in line, the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ 5G, and the S20 Ultra 5G are expected to hit the markets on March 6. Initial estimates suggest that the S20 Ultra will cost a cool $1,300 in the U.S. Prices for the other variants are currently unknown. All three variants will come pre-installed with screen protectors from the factory and is likely to be rated for IP68 water resistance at 5M.

The Galaxy Buds+ are expected to arrive in February, sporting double the battery life of the existing Galaxy Buds. This effectively rates the Buds+ for 12-hour battery backup, since the 1st generation lasts for up to 6 hours on a single charge. The Buds+ is expected to retail at $149 and features Adaptive Noise Isolation, which should not be confused with Active Noise Cancellation. The Galaxy Buds+ will be available for free for those who pre-order Galaxy S20 series phones.

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Samsung will announce a new pair of wireless earbuds alongside the Galaxy S20 series come February 11, 2020. The earbuds which will launch as the Galaxy Buds+ will have the same design as the original Galaxy Buds but will come in new colorways. While we expect the price of the new earbuds to be the same as that of last year’s model, though there are speculations it may cost more too, there is a way to get them for free.

A promotional poster leaked by Evan Blass (@evleaks) has revealed that Samsung will include a free pair of the Galaxy Buds+ with all pre-orders of the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra. The image shows the Galaxy S20+ in Cloud blue, the Galaxy S20 Ultra in Cosmic Gray, and the Galaxy Buds+ in Aura Glow.

We do not know why Samsung is limiting the free earbuds to the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20+ Ultra and not including the base model Galaxy S20. Last year, those who pre-ordered any of the Galaxy S10 phones including the Galaxy S10e got the Galaxy Buds. Hopefully, Samsung includes it with all the models.

It has been reported that the Galaxy Buds+ will come with a better battery life. Not that the original Galaxy Buds itself didn’t have a good battery life but that of its case paled in comparison to that of other wireless earbuds.

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Samsung is expected to launch the highly-anticipated Galaxy Buds+ truly wireless earbuds alongside the Galaxy S20 lineup in February 2020. Its images were recently spotted in the latest version of the Samsung SmartThings app. A clear render of the Buds+ was also posted by 91mobiles, revealing design details ahead of launch.

According to the render, the Galaxy Buds+ is quite similar to the original Galaxy Buds, and comes with a seemingly-similar charging case. The most notable differences include the additional blue variant alongside the black and white color options. Samsung claims to have included active noise cancelling in a bid to take on the recently-launched Apple AirPods Pro.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds+  Design

Despite being similar to Its predecessor, the Galaxy Buds+ features smaller silicone ear-tips that offer better seal. Samsung has also added a touch-sensitive glossy panel for controlling music playback, activating voice assistants, and answering calls. Like the previous-generation charging case, the new one still features a pill-shaped design. Additional features include wireless charging and USB Type-C support.

The only visible difference, as evident from the renders, is the addition of physical left and right buttons below the LED indicator that monitors the battery level on individual buds. Samsung is expected to have improved the overall sound quality of the Galaxy Buds+. The presence of active noise cancellation might increase the overall price compared to the first-generation earbuds. Additional information should be available as the tentative launch date approaches.

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Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds this year along with the Galaxy S10 series. And those who pre-ordered any of the Galaxy S10 phones got a free pair of Galaxy Buds along with their order. It appears we will be getting a successor next year called the Galaxy Buds+ but it won’t look different from the original.

Images of the Galaxy Buds+ were found in the latest version of the Samsung SmartThings app by the folks at XDA Developers. The version number of the new app is 1.7.41-25 and a breakdown of the app revealed animations for a product called “budsplus”.

The animations show the earbuds in a white case identical to that of the Galaxy Buds, confirming that the design of the Galaxy Buds+ will remain unchanged. Other than the animations, no other info about the buds were revealed. Hopefully, more details will surface when it begins shipping to retailers.

Prior to this discovery, Evan Blass as well as the tech blog, SamMobile have reported there will be a new pair of wireless earbuds from Samsung. The Galaxy Buds+ should launch alongside the Galaxy S11 series next year but we can’t say if Samsung will once again include it as a free gift along with pre-orders.

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Disney’s latest animated film, Frozen 2, is being released all over the world. The movie is a sequel to the original Frozen that released back in 2013. The movie in its opening week has already set the record for the highest-grossing animated movie in the weekend box office. Following this, Samsung has partnered up with Disney to launch a series of Frozen 2 based accessories in Taiwan.

Samsung’s Galaxy Friends Frozen 2 themed accessories are primarily for the Galaxy Note 10+ series and the Galaxy Bud. The handset receives a new smart back cover while the wireless earphones receives a new case. The smart back cover arrives in two distinct styles, namely “Snow Treasure” and “Journey.” Both covers depict different plot settings in the movie. For the Galaxy Buds, Samsung has introduced a snowball themed case for the wireless earphones.

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The smart cover for the Galaxy Note 10+ primarily features ice crystals with snowflakes and the mysterious magic forest silhouettes. Within this design, users can either opt for a depiction of the snowman character reading or of the main characters’ brave journey.

For the Galaxy Buds, the new case automatically downloads the new Frozen 2 theme when paired with a Galaxy smartphone bringing unique animations from the movie characters. Additionally, the Always-On Display can be customized alongside new wallpapers and a full set of snow and ice themes as well.

Samsung’s Frozen 2 themed Galaxy Note 10+ smart cover is offered at a price of 1490 NT (roughly 343 CNY or 48 USD) while the new Galaxy Bud case is priced at 890 NT (roughly 206 CNY or 29 USD).

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Samsung is celebrating 10 years of the Galaxy line. The mobile giant is not handing out free gifts but is actually asking for your money. Samsung has put together a Galaxy 10th Anniversary Premium Package that includes its best products to mark the milestone.

The premium package includes the Galaxy Note10+ (and silicon cover), the Galaxy Watch Active 2 (with two free straps), and the Galaxy Buds. It is a perfect bundle of Samsung’s best phone and its best wearables.

Samsung is marketing the Galaxy 10th Anniversary Premium Package as a great holiday gift for your loved ones. There is no price tag yet but it will be available in select markets this November. We hope the price is lesser compared to when bought separately.

Samsung has also released two videos to market some of the features of its devices. The first video advertises the SmartView feature that allows you to send content from your device to a larger screen such as a compatible TV with a single tap. Samsung says this should come in handy during the holidays when viewing photos or watching a video or movie.

The other video is for its Link to Windows feature. With this feature, your phone and Windows 10 PC are seamlessly connected thanks to Windows “Your Phone” feature. Your Phone allows you to access your phone’s apps on your computer screen. You will able to reply to messages without picking up your device or even edit photos from your phone on the PC.

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds will be getting a new color variant. Originally available in Black (including a Blackpink edition), White, and Yellow, Samsung will announce a Silver variant that matches the Galaxy Note10 series.

The new color variant has what is called an “Aura Glow” and comes in a silver case. Nothing as changed with respect to its features, and Winfuture.de reports that it will cost €149.90, the same price as the other color variants. A successor will most likely launch next year with the Galaxy S11. We do not know if Samsung will add a free unit of the earbuds with Galaxy Note10 purchases like it did with the Galaxy S10 series.

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It has also been reported that Samsung will announce a new pair of USB Type-C wired earphones along with the new Galaxy Note flagships. The new earphones will have Active Noise Cancellation and will have an AKG branding.

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There are many TWS earphones released in the first half year, such as Apple AirPods, Xiaomi Airdots, Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro and so on. The other big high-tech company, Samsung, also published TWS earphones called Galaxy Buds.

As the successor of Samsung Gear IconX, the Galaxy Buds is manufactured by AKG company, which supports wireless charge, and the battery life is up to 6 hours. What’s more, it can wake up the Bixby smart assistant.

And now we will do a comparison of Apple AirPods 2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds.

Design:

The most different thing between the Galaxy Buds and AirPods is the texture of charging box and design of earphones.

Different from the AirPods’s gloss design, the Galaxy Buds adopt matt plastic design, and the earphones are offered three colors which are black, white and yellow.

In addition, the oval shape design of the Galaxy Buds charging box is special and stands out.

Both earphones charging boxes have similar charging indicator light and charging ports.

In earphones design, the Galaxy Buds is smaller than the AirPods, but the Galaxy Buds is heavier than AirPods.

The AirPods 2 is earbuds shape, while the Galaxy Buds is in-ear earphones.

Because of the different wearing way, some people prefer in-ear earphones, and some people like the opposite. For me, both earphones designs are fine.

Each AirPods earphone is only 4g, which is so light. Even if I wear it for long time, I will not feel uncomfortable.

Each Galaxy Buds earphone is 6g which is heavier than AirPods earphone. As it adopts the in-ear design, it will not make my ear get weights. Also, thank to the in-ear design, the Galaxy Buds is more suitable for doing sports.

Another difference between them is effect of soundproofing.

After wearing the Galaxy Buds, the earphones rubber will fill the ear holes to realize soundproofing. The effect of soundproofing of Galaxy Buds is so good that I can do my job intently in a station or a coffee shop.

Similar to the Sony WH-1000X M3, the Galaxy Buds comes with ambient sound, which helps you to hear other’s talks clearly even wearing the earphones. But it does well in quiet environment, if you want to hear clearly in noisy environment, it is better for you to take off the earphones.

The Galaxy Buds is more of functional earphones. Although it is heavier, its effect of soundproofing and steady is better.

Therefore, I prefer the AirPods earphones in the aspect of design and wearing. However, I prefer the Galaxy Buds in the practicability.

Performance:

Thanks to the Apple H1 chipset, the connective speed and stability of AirPods are good. Compared with the Galaxy Buds, its connective speed is faster.

The connective speed of Galaxy Buds is not bad. After opening the charging box’s lid for two seconds, the earphones and smartphones are already connected.

Both earphones will have a prompt tone after connected to smartphone.

But I find a thing that after I take off the AirPods, the player will stop automatically. While I take off the Galaxy Buds, the player will stop but occasionally it fails.

Both earphones offer quick connection for their own devices. The fast connection of AirPods is based on the fast switch between H1 chipset and iCloud messages, and the Galaxy Buds is offered fast switch for Samsung devices.

Double tap the left AirPods earphone for play/pause, double tap the right earphones for next track, and double tap left or right earphones for answer/hang up phone calls.

In addition, the Apple devices will show the battery of AirPods after they connected.

Samsung offers an app called Galaxy Wearable as a dedicated setting page for earphones, which is like Xiaomi Mijia app and Apple HomeKit, and we can set the Galaxy earphones, bracelet and smartwatch in this app. In other words, Galaxy Wearable can manage all Samsung wearable devices.

The app offers a lot of customizable functionality. In addition to viewing the devices battery levels, we can change sound effect of earphones in the app. What’s more, we can set up the gestures of operating the earphones, switch the earphones ambient effect and search for the earphones.

Both earphones have the feature of Find My Phone, which can help you to find your lost earphones.

The earphones will have a buzzing sound after turning on the feature, and the earphones must stay in the connective range with smartphone.

It’s also worth mentioning that the two earphones will lack some key features when connect to the devices which isn’t belong to Apple or Samsung.

For example, when the AirPods connects to Android phone, it can be operated by gesture. The Galaxy Buds can connect to the other Android devices through Galaxy Wearable, but if it is connected to iOS or other system devices, it just a simple earphones.

Thanks to the H1 chipset, you can say “Hey Siri” to dictate smartphone and free your hands through AirPods.

It’s so convenient to say “Hey Siri”, and Siri can help you to make phone calls, send message, navigate place and so on.

Samsung also makes Galaxy Buds to wake up the Bixby, but users need long-press the earphones. Although it is not as convenient as “Hey Siri”, Galaxy Buds can wake up not only Bixby but Google Assistant.

Since last year, Samsung has been developing the linkage between Bixby and IOT smart home appliances, which Bixby can control the smart home appliances.

Sound Quality:

The sound of Galaxy Buds has its own style, and the high pitch stands out. When the voice of background music is light, the Galaxy Buds can show the human voices details, which can highlight the advantages of earphones in terms of parsing.

But in the low pitch, the human voice is too outstanding which sounds stilitedly. If the Samsung equalizer doesn’t open, the vocal is thin. The thumping sound is good, but not good enough.

Users can improve the sound quality through the system equalizer.

Overall, the most different thing between the Galaxy Buds and the AirPods is that the Galaxy Buds cannot adapt all styles of music, but the outstanding voice detail is impressive.

Battery Life:

Both earphones charging boxes support wireless charging.

After turning on the wireless powershare on Samsung Galaxy S10, you can charge the AirPods or Galaxy Buds everywhere, which is so convenient.

With the development of TWS earphones, I deem that there will be more and more smartphones which supports reverse wireless charge. And now, the phone manufacturers which have produced TWS earphones have released the flagship smartphone supporting reverse wireless charge to solve the problem of TWS earphones battery life.

We tested the battery life of the two earphones.

The AirPods supports 3hours and 6minutes call duration.

Samsung alleges that Galaxy Buds can support 6hours duration. In our three hours call duration test, battery of the Galaxy Buds is from 100% to 60% (left) and 50% (right).

It proved it that the Galaxy Buds carries support about 6hours duration, which is enough for daily use.

We tested the charging efficiency of the two earphones in 5 minutes.

Galaxy Buds charges from 45% to 55% in 5 minutes, and AirPods charges from 49% to 70%.

Overall, the charging efficiency of AirPods is higher than the Galaxy Buds, but the battery life of one charge of Galaxy Buds is longer than AirPods.

Conclusion:

Which one you should buy? Actually, it depends on what device you have.

If you are a big fan of Apple, the AirPods is your first choice. It is light and elegant, and can connect with Apple devices seamlessly.

On the contrary, if you are used to playing Android devices, the Galaxy Buds is suitable for you, and Galaxy Wearable can support all Android devices which is convenient. If you are a user of Samsung Galaxy phone, you must to choose it.

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Along with its flagship Galaxy S10 series smartphones and the much-awaited Galaxy Fold smartphone, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Buds true wireless earphones at its Samsung “Unpacked” event in San Francisco.

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy Buds are the next generation true wireless earbuds from the South Korean company. They are the successors to the Gear IconX that were launched back in 2016 and are claimed to be 30 percent smaller.

The Galaxy Buds come with a 5.8pi dynamic driver in each earbud. Powered by Bixby voice assistant, the company claims that the earphones understand instructions in British English, German, Italian, and Spanish languages. Users can use voice commands to make calls, send text messages or check the battery life.

Samsung is also touting an ‘Enhanced Ambient Sound’ feature that lets users hear their surroundings when required. It comes with Adaptive Dual Microphone tech, which features one inner microphone and one outer microphone in each earbud, letting users be audible when speaking both in quiet and loud environments.

The earphones connect to the smartphone with Bluetooth 5.0. They are powered by a 58mAh battery in each earbud, which is claimed by the company to deliver up to 5 hours of calling, or up to 6 hours of music playback on a single charge.

The charging case features a 252mAh battery, delivering a boost of up to 7 hours – increasing music playback time to 13 hours and talk time to 11 hours, Samsung claims. The charging case can deliver up to 1.7 hours of playback with a 15-minute charge. Further, the charging case and are also compatible with the company’s Wireless PowerShare feature that lets them be charged wirelessly by the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones.

Samsung has revealed that the Galaxy Buds have been tuned by Austrian audio specialist firm AKG, and are also compatible with the Bixby voice-based virtual assistant on Samsung Galaxy devices. They are compatible with Android devices running v5.0 or higher and requires at least 1.5GB of RAM. They also support SBC, AAC, and Scalable (Samsung proprietary) codecs.

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The Samsung Galaxy Buds come with a price tag of $129 and will be available for purchase from March 8 in limited markets. They will be offered in three color options — Black, White, and Yellow.

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