Samsung is reportedly working on wireless earbuds that would expand the Galaxy Buds family beyond in-ear models. The device, which appeared in a Samsung app in April under the name Galaxy Buds Able and model number SM-U600, is planned to be launched under the name Galaxy Buds On, according to a new leak. The vector renders shared by SammyGuru show the not-yet-announced product in black, with an open design that attaches to the ear with a clip. The leak highlights control through head movements, voice commands, sleep detection and automatic volume adjustment based on ambient noise. The earbuds could increase the volume in noisy environments and lower it in quiet surroundings. Because the open design does not block the ear canal like traditional in-ear models, it does not block outside sounds. Samsung has not yet confirmed the Galaxy Buds Able or Galaxy Buds On names.
Why it matters
This claim shows that Samsung is considering an approach to earbud use that is not limited to models that block the ear canal. While the open design offers a different option for users who want to continue hearing the sounds around them, it will require a balance between keeping audio intelligible in noisy environments and maintaining a connection with the outside world. Features such as head-movement controls, voice commands and sleep detection indicate that use could rely more heavily on sensing capabilities than on physical touch; however, it is not known how reliable these features will be in everyday use. The name under which the product will be launched, how well the clipped design will fit different ears, and whether Samsung will officially confirm this design and these features remain open questions.
Background
Samsung is not a new name in the FikirPilot archive: we have published 19 news reports mentioning this name in the last 90 days; the latest is dated September 11, 2026.