Overview
- An update to the Galaxy Wearable app lists an unannounced device called Galaxy Able alongside entries for Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, confirming multiple earlier leaks.
- Galaxy Able appears to be a clip‑style, open‑ear earbud that drops the long‑standing “Buds” name, indicating Samsung may treat the product as a distinct new family rather than a Buds variant.
- Public leak images and app code previously labeled the project BUDSABLE with a model hint (SM‑U600) that differs from the SM‑R prefix used by existing Galaxy Buds, reinforcing the idea of a new product line.
- Reports disagree on the Able’s audio method: leaked artwork and comparisons to Sony’s LinkBuds Clip cast doubt on true bone‑conduction playback, while Samsung’s existing products show it already uses bone‑conduction for voice enhancement.
- Open‑ear clip earbuds trade sound‑stage and bass for ambient awareness and safety, a choice likely aimed at runners and cyclists, and Samsung selling this under the Galaxy name could push the form factor toward mainstream customers.