For the first time, actual images of the upcoming Galaxy Buds On have emerged, moving beyond the initial concept art and app icons that were leaked in early September. These photos show the earbuds attached to a clip that wraps around the ear, a design different from the traditional open-ear style where the earbud sits directly on the earcup. One of the images closely resembles a marketing visual, suggesting that Samsung is preparing for an official launch. While the clip design may look a bit bulky, it is a format that is already in use by several competitors. The final name for the product is still uncertain; earlier in July, the Samsung Wearable app listed the device as "Galaxy Buds Able," which appears to be an internal code name before it was officially called "Galaxy Buds On." Earlier leaks also revealed that the earbuds would include features like automatic volume adjustment, head gesture control, and voice memo transcription for Galaxy smartphone users. The open-ear headphone market has seen significant growth, with global shipments rising 12 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, reaching 11.1 million units. These earbuds now account for 13.5 percent of the overall wireless earbud market. The clip-style design, which allows the earbuds to be clipped around the ear, has become the dominant format, making up 61 percent of these sales. Samsung is clearly targeting this growing segment with its new Galaxy Buds On, aiming to capitalize on the trend. Samsung is not the first to enter this market, as several competitors have already launched clip-style open-ear headphones. Companies like Shokz, Bose, Sony, and Nothing have released their own versions, while Google is expected to launch its Pixel Buds A-Series soon. Other models, such as Huawei’s FreeArc and Honor’s Earbuds Open, have also been tested and are available for purchase. Bose, for instance, has specifically designed its clip-style headphones for athletes, and Shokz has released the OpenFit Air 2. Samsung’s potential edge lies in its ecosystem of Galaxy devices, including Galaxy AI, the Wearable app, and head gesture controls, which could make the Galaxy Buds On more integrated and intelligent for Android users who already own Samsung products. As of now, Samsung has not officially announced a release date, price, or target markets for the Galaxy Buds On. However, other Samsung products, like the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra, are also leaking details, suggesting that a major product announcement may be imminent. In addition to the clip-style earbuds, Samsung is also preparing a high-end headset to compete with Apple’s AirPods Max, indicating that its push into the audio market is not limited to just the Galaxy Buds On.