Samsung reportedly launch clip-style open-ear Galaxy Buds
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Key Points:
- Samsung is set to release the "Galaxy Buds Able," a clip-style open-ear earbud design similar to Xiaomi's recently launched "Xiaomi Clip" earbuds in China.
- Open-ear earbuds have gained popularity recently, with brands like Nothing, Sony, and Bose offering various designs; Samsung and Xiaomi are adopting the clip-style that attaches to the side of the ear.
- Xiaomi's new earbuds feature 11mm drivers, AI capabilities, and a 38-hour battery life including the charging case, setting a benchmark for Samsung's upcoming release.
- Samsung's Galaxy Buds Able have appeared in software leaks, showing a design closely resembling Xiaomi's clip-style earbuds, with a likely launch timed around the Galaxy Fold 8 release in late July.
- This move reflects a growing trend among major manufacturers to explore open-ear, clip-style earbuds as an alternative to traditional in-ear designs.