Samsung has been working on a successor to its Galaxy Buds Plus wireless earbuds, seen above. Until now, there had been no official confirmation of a name or model number, but with a new listing on Samsung Canada’s official website, it looks like that’s changed.
Samsung-centric publication SamMobile eyed a listing for the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds on the Canadian storefront. There’s no pricing or release date information, but the new moniker is now all but confirmed.
The Galaxy Buds Pro will be the fourth iteration of Samsung’s Galaxy Buds line, following August’s Galaxy Buds Live release. That version featured active noise cancellation and a distinct “bean” shape. It’s unclear what the Galaxy Buds Pro will look like.
Various rumors indicate that the Pro line will include features such as 3D spatial audio, touch controls, and up to 22 hours of battery life with a special charging case. They’ll likely be priced around $199, making them a viable contender for Apple’s own AirPods Pro.
Samsung hasn’t announced when it might reveal the Galaxy Buds Pro. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 flagship smartphone is rumored to debut on Jan. 14, TechRadar notes. If that date comes to fruition, it’s likely we’ll see the new earbuds debut on the same day.
