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Samsung launched Hearapy, a mobile app that streams a precise 100 Hz sine wave to the inner ear to stimulate the vestibular system, claiming about 60 seconds of listening can relieve motion sickness for up to two hours. The approach is based on Nagoya University research and may work with Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, though tests suggest it can function with other headphones as well; the app is available on Google Play.
A South Korea–centric report says Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 series are selling fast, with the Buds 4 Pro leading the charge and accounting for about 90% of sales. The lineup reportedly surpassed 100,000 units about 15 days after launch, with some days reaching roughly 7,000 in a day. The Buds 4 Pro offer bigger drivers and 24‑bit audio for deeper bass and treble, while the base Buds 4 lack ear tips and have weaker ANC.
What Hi‑Fi? recaps a week of hi‑fi and home‑cinema headlines: Panasonic is selling its European TV business to Skyworth, signaling a shift for OLED leadership; Samsung launches Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, touted as its best earbuds yet and outperforming rivals in some tests; reviewer praise goes to the iFi Go Link 2 DAC; and Majority Audio unveils budget hi‑fi streaming gear that aims to rival WiiM in value and features.
Both sets deliver impressive sound and strong ANC at $249, but they flip where they shine: Buds 4 Pro emphasize design, comfort, and high-end Samsung codecs (SSC) with excellent sound, while AirPods Pro 3 add health tracking and slightly longer earbud battery life (~8 hours vs ~6 hours) and a case totaling about 24–26 hours; overall a near tie best decided by ecosystem preference.
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro at Galaxy S26 Unpacked with a redesigned, flatter blade-like design and improved sound. Both models offer stronger active noise cancellation, ambient sound and adaptive EQ, with 24-bit/96kHz audio support. The Buds 4 stay open-fit while the Buds 4 Pro add a sealing tip, and the Pro adds voice-detection for conversations, Siren Detect for safety, and head-gesture controls plus hands-free access to Bixby, Gemini and Perplexity. Prices start at $180 (Buds 4) and $250 (Buds 4 Pro), with pre-orders live and shelves arriving March 11; colors include black, white, and a pink-gold Pro exclusive.
Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro at Unpacked 2026, preserving the AirPods-inspired look but adding a flat exterior metal surface and, on the Pro, a two‑way woofer/tweeter design for better sound and ANC. The Buds 4 cost $179 and Buds 4 Pro $249, with preorders starting today for an on-sale date of March 11. The Pro adds higher IP rating (IP57 vs IP54), silicone ear tips, and higher-end audio codecs, while Galaxy devices offer faster pairing and exclusive controls via the Wearable app; non‑Galaxy devices work but with limited features.
Gizmodo provides live pre-event coverage of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco, highlighting expected Galaxy S26 lineup (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra), new Buds 4/4 Pro, and a rumored Privacy Display that darkens the screen for privacy, with potential surprises like Android XR glasses.
An APK teardown of Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro reveals new features ahead of Galaxy Unpacked: head gestures for answering calls and interacting with Bixby, a Find My Phone button on the charging case, and a pinch‑and‑hold Camera Remote to start video or photos, plus confirmation the case lacks a built-in speaker.
A retail listing leak reveals renders and key features for Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, showing a stem-style, ergonomic design with silicone tips, a transparent charging case with USB‑C and a Find Phone button, plus features like automatic noise adjustment, head-gesture controls, real-time interpreter mode, a 3.0 bidirectional speaker system, about 26 hours of battery life, and IP57 water resistance ahead of the February 25 Unpacked event.
Samsung is expected to hold its February 2026 Unpacked event (Feb. 25 in San Francisco, online stream) ahead of MWC to debut the Galaxy S26 lineup, including the Ultra, with rumors of a possible Edge variant replacing the Plus, major camera and design upgrades (potential 200MP main sensor and a slimmer body), and a new M14 OLED display. The base S26/Plus may see camera tweaks and a larger display; processors could vary by region (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the US/China, Exynos 2600 elsewhere). One UI 8.5 is anticipated, along with redesigned Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and a teaser for AI glasses. In-store availability is expected in early March, and all details remain rumor until official confirmation.
Official renders reveal Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro with transparent, rectangular charging cases and thinner stems; the Pro model drops Blade Lights. Both are expected to deliver better sound and fixes for charging and paint quality ahead of Samsung's Unpacked event on February 25, where the Galaxy S26 lineup will be introduced.
Samsung’s February 2026 Unpacked is expected to reveal the Galaxy S26 family (S26, S26 Plus, and Ultra) with rumors of a new Edge variant, a 200MP main camera on the Ultra, a thinner design, and the M14 OLED display, plus regional processor differences (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the US/China, Exynos 2600 elsewhere) and One UI 8.5. Buds 4 Pro are said to be in the works with a redesign, and Samsung may even tease AI glasses in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The event is likely Feb. 25 in San Francisco, with in-store availability in March."
Dealabs reports suggest Samsung will price the Galaxy Buds 4 (€179) and Buds 4 Pro (€249) in Europe at the same levels as the Buds 3 lineup, with possible regional perks (e.g., a free 25W charger in France) and color options in black and white (apricot exclusive to the Pro). The leak also hints at upgrades like improved design, better audio and real-time translation, plus a charging-case speaker to help locate misplaced buds; there’s no strong indication of a price hike for the Buds 4 family.
Samsung inadvertently confirmed the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro via a screenshot in the Samsung Members app, indicating a late February Unpacked launch alongside the Galaxy S26. The new buds are expected to sport a curvier, more compact design with a stem like the Buds 3, drop the Blade Lights, and use a redesigned flat charging case, hinting at easier use and improved sound.
A leak from an APK teardown of One UI 8.5 reveals the model numbers for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro, indicating their development and potential release in early 2026, with model numbers SM-R540 and SM-R640 respectively, following the pattern of previous models.