Samsung leak names Galaxy Watch 9, Ultra 2, Able earbuds

Samsung has inadvertently confirmed several new wearable devices ahead of its official launch event later this month, including a new type of audio product that marks a significant departure from its previous designs. The names for the Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and a product called the Galaxy Able were discovered in the code of the latest version of Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app.

The company is expected to formally unveil these devices at its Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 22 in London. The app leak, corroborated by screenshots shared by a known tipster, confirms the smartwatch names. The Galaxy Able, however, has generated particular interest. Earlier rumors suggested the product would be called the Galaxy Buds Able, but the official listing shows Samsung has dropped the "Buds" branding entirely, signaling a potential new product category.

The Galaxy Able is widely reported to be Samsung's first clip-on, open-ear earbuds. Unlike traditional earbuds that seal the ear canal, these are designed to sit on the outside of the ear, keeping the ear unobstructed to maintain awareness of surroundings. While multiple sources state the product is expected to use bone...