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Leaked One UI 8.5 Shows Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 With Pinch‑to‑Translate Gesture

These are unconfirmed findings from One UI 8.5 firmware assets.

Overview

  • New imagery points to a slimmer, flat‑stem Galaxy Buds 4 with a mesh grille and no silicone ear tips, while the Buds 4 Pro retains tips according to earlier leaks.
  • Code strings indicate a pinch‑and‑hold on both stems to start Samsung’s Interpreter live translation without opening the phone when a Galaxy AI‑compatible device is connected.
  • Leaked assets suggest a return to a horizontal charging case layout, with indications of a case speaker and a button that may trigger a “find your phone” feature on the Pro model.
  • Firmware hints also reference Pro‑only head gestures, such as nodding to accept calls and shaking to reject them.
  • Reports place the launch window in early 2026 alongside the Galaxy S26 series and the stable One UI 8.5 release, pending official confirmation from Samsung.