Leaked Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Design and Features Emerge

Leaked details from Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 software have revealed key design refinements and new features for the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro wireless earbuds, which are expected to launch early next year alongside the Galaxy S26 smartphone series.

The animations and code strings embedded in the unreleased One UI 8.5 firmware provide the most detailed preview yet of the earbuds, codenamed Bach internally. They show a continuation of the stem-style design introduced in the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, but with a flatter stem profile that replaces the previous triangular shape. This change aims to create a more streamlined and compact appearance, while eliminating the LED light bar previously featured on the stems for status indicators. The earbuds retain pinch and swipe controls on the stems for functions like volume adjustment and playback management.

The accompanying charging case marks a notable redesign, shifting from a vertical orientation to a horizontal lay-flat layout where the earbuds rest parallel to the base. This configuration, similar to cases in earlier Samsung models like the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, should simplify insertion and removal. The case includes a USB-C charging port and a...