Just before the next Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung’s own companion app—of all things—is causing new leaks: Insiders have found references in the code of the latest Galaxy Wearable app to a previously unknown product called Galaxy Able. At the same time, the app also confirms the final names of the upcoming smartwatches.
Galaxy Able: Open-ear earbuds instead of traditional in-ear earbuds
The term “Samsung Galaxy Able” was discovered multiple times in the code of the Galaxy Wearable app, version 2.2.70.26060861. This is believed to refer to new, completely wireless earbuds that are deliberately designed not to sit inside the ear canal. Instead, they are said to attach to the outer ear—an open design similar to that of the Anker Soundcore AeroClip (approx. 99 euros). According to rumors, Galaxy Able is said to rely on bone conduction, meaning it transmits sound as vibrations through the bones directly to the inner ear. Further technical details are not yet available.
Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 Officially Confirmed
At the same time, the names Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 were also found in the app’s code. It has long been no secret that the launch of these two smartwatches is imminent—but this discovery confirms the official model names for the first time. As recently leaked, both watches are expected to be noticeably more expensive than their predecessors.
Depending on the configuration, the Galaxy Watch9 is expected to cost between 409 and 489 euros—30 euros more than the previous model in each case. The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is expected to cost 749 euros—a full 50 euros more than the previous price. In return, rumors suggest buyers will get a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite processor, significantly larger batteries, and—in the case of the Ultra2—the brightest display ever installed in a smartwatch.
What this means for the market
Samsung is responding to rising component costs with these higher prices, but is also positioning itself closer to Apple’s premium segment. As a reminder: Samsung recently had to deal with a production halt and recall for the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro —a new, unusual earbud concept like the Galaxy Able could therefore also signal that Samsung is focusing more on differentiation rather than pure competition with traditional in-ear earbuds in the audio sector. There’s also a lot happening among the competition: Google is already preparing its next assault on Samsung’s wearable business with the Pixel Watch 5.
