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One UI 8.5 Leak Points to Galaxy Buds 4 Redesign With Head Gestures and Phone‑Finder Case

Leaked One UI 8.5 code hints at head gestures with a horizontal case design.

Overview

  • Animations and strings surfaced by Android Authority and summarized by SamMobile depict a more compact, curvier Buds 4 Pro with flatter stems to improve gesture controls.
  • The leak shows the removal of the Buds 3 series’ Blade Light LED strip, maintaining pinch controls on the stem for playback and calls.
  • A redesigned horizontal charging case appears in the assets with a button to ring the paired phone and a slit that may indicate a speaker to help locate the case.
  • Feature animations point to 360 Audio, Adaptive Noise Control, Quick Pairing with phones or tablets, and a Phone Locator utility.
  • Reporting suggests a launch alongside the Galaxy S26 early next year, though Samsung has not confirmed specifications or timing.