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Samsung expands audio lineup and medical hearing features
Overview
Samsung Electronics has officially launched the Galaxy Buds On, its first wireless clip-on, open-ear earbuds. Designed for situational awareness and physical activities, the device uses shape-memory alloy bands and 4D computing-based AI optimization for a secure fit without obstructing the ear canal. Technical specifications include Twin Boost speakers, specialized leak reduction technology, and the Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform. The earbuds offer up to 9.5 hours of continuous listening and utilize a triple-microphone array with a bone-conduction-based Voice Pickup Sensor. Deep integration with Galaxy AI and Gemini Live enables voice-activated assistance, while users can manage functions via touch-sensitive areas or head gestures, such as nodding to answer calls. The device is ambidextrous, using sensors to automatically detect which ear it is placed in and adjusting audio channels accordingly. Following its release in South Korea, the Galaxy Buds On has been priced at approximately $225 in Korea and $229 in the United States. In the United States, the Galaxy Buds On are officially available for $229.99, offering up to 38 hours of total battery life when including the charging case. Samsung is also diversifying its audio portfolio with the Galaxy Buds4 Pro. These premium earbuds feature a dual-driver system, dual amplifiers, and Adaptive ANC 2.0, supporting 24-bit/96 kHz Hi-Fi audio via the SSC UHQ codec. They integrate Galaxy AI features including real-time translation and support for Bixby, Google Gemini, and Perplexity. In a move toward digital health, Samsung has received medical device approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for “Hearing Test” and “Hearing Aid” functions. These features, intended for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, will be rolled out via software updates to Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds3 Pro users starting in early 2025.
Entities
Samsung · Galaxy Buds On · Google Gemini · Bixby · South Korea
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Samsung Electronics obtained medical device approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for Galaxy Buds hearing test and hearing aid functions. socialvalue.kr · www.techholic.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The hearing features will be provided to Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Buds3 Pro users via software updates starting in early 2025. socialvalue.kr · www.techholic.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Hearing Test uses the pure tone air conduction method to measure hearing thresholds and generate an audiogram. socialvalue.kr · www.techholic.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Hearing Aid function applies the NAL-NL2 prescription formula developed by the National Acoustic Laboratories. socialvalue.kr · www.techholic.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The hearing aid feature is designed for users aged 18 and older with mild to moderate hearing loss. socialvalue.kr · www.techholic.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Samsung Electronics previously obtained FDA approval for these functions in July. socialvalue.kr · www.techholic.co.kr · www.joseilbo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In FDA clinical data, the median absolute difference in hearing thresholds between the hearing test and standard clinical tests was 3.75 dB. www.joseilbo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The FDA approved hearing aid software for AirPods in September 2024. www.joseilbo.com
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 10 sourcesSamsung launches Galaxy Buds On and SmartTag 3 in US
Samsung has launched its Galaxy Buds On clip-on earbuds and Galaxy SmartTag 3 trackers in the US, featuring open-ear audio and enhanced Bluetooth tracking capabilities.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sourcesSamsung Electronics receives medical device approval for Galaxy Buds hearing features
Samsung Electronics has secured South Korean medical device approval for Galaxy Buds hearing test and aid features, set to launch for Buds4 Pro and Buds3 Pro users in early 2025.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 11 sourcesSamsung launches Galaxy Buds On clip-on wireless earbuds
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds On in South Korea, featuring a new clip-on, open-ear design with Galaxy AI integration and ambidextrous ear detection.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesSamsung Electronics to launch Galaxy Buds On clip-on earphones
Samsung Electronics will release the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on wireless earphones, on October 27 for 299,000 KRW, featuring AI-optimized fit and hands-free AI voice capabilities.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 10 sourcesSamsung reportedly developing Galaxy Studio premium headphones
Samsung is reportedly developing premium over-ear headphones named ‘Galaxy Studio’ to compete with Apple’s AirPods Max 2, with a potential launch in early 2027.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesSamsung Electronics unveils new Galaxy tablets, earbuds, and smart tags
Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Tab S12 series, the clip-on Galaxy Buds On, and the iOS-compatible Galaxy SmartTag3 to expand its mobile ecosystem.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 19 sourcesSamsung unveils Galaxy Buds On clip-on open-ear earbuds
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on, open-ear wireless earbuds. Launching in South Korea on October 27, they feature Galaxy AI, Gemini Live, and up to 9.5 hours of battery life.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sourcesSamsung leaks reveal Galaxy Buds On earbuds and Tab S12 tablets
Leaks reveal details for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds On clip-on earbuds and the Galaxy Tab S12 tablet series, expected to launch in early October.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesSamsung reportedly developing ear-clip Galaxy Buds On with AI features
Leaked designs reveal Samsung’s upcoming ‘Galaxy Buds On’ ear-clip earbuds, featuring head gesture controls and deep integration with Google Gemini and Bixby AI.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 12 sourcesSamsung Galaxy Buds On leaks reveal clip-on open-ear design
Leaks reveal Samsung is developing ‘Galaxy Buds On’, an open-ear, clip-on earbud featuring Galaxy AI, head gestures, and automatic volume adjustment, potentially launching in late 2026.
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