Summary
- Samsung may unveil its first open-ear earbuds at the upcoming July Unpacked event.
- The earbuds, codenamed “Able,” will feature a bone-conduction open-ear design.
- Unlike in-ear buds, these will sit outside the ear canal, keeping users aware of surroundings.
Samsung is rumored to have a packed lineup for its July Unpacked event, where it’s expected to unveil several new foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, a budget-friendly
Galaxy Z Flip FE
, and even a
trifolding Samsung foldable
. But now, it looks like the event could also bring something entirely new — Samsung’s first-ever open-ear earbuds.
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According to the reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, Samsung is preparing to unveil its first bone-conduction headphones at the rumored Unpacked event in July 2025. Unlike the
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
, which feature a traditional in-ear design, these new earbuds will adopt an open-ear design, sitting outside the ear canal rather than blocking out surrounding sounds.
Samsung’s open-ear earbuds could debut in July 2025
Internally codenamed “Able,” Samsung’s open-ear headphones remain a bit of a mystery as of now, with no confirmed details on price, colors, or additional features. However, since Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) isn’t possible with this style of earbuds, that feature can likely be ruled out.
While sound quality can sometimes take a hit with these types of earbuds, open-ear designs have been gaining popularity lately. These earbuds transmit sound without sealing off your ears, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings — something that traditional in-ear buds struggle with.
Open-ear earbuds have been gaining significant traction recently. Honor introduced its new open-ear earbuds at MWC 2025, while brands like Shokz, Bose, and Nothing have already been offering similar products for a while. Samsung, however, has yet to jump on this trend — until now. If the leaks hold true, Samsung’s first-ever open-ear earbuds could make their debut alongside its new foldable lineup at Unpacked in July.
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