Samsung Leaks Upcoming Galaxy Watch 9, Watch Ultra 2, and Introduces “Galaxy Able” Earbuds

Data embedded in version 2.2.70.26060861 of the Galaxy Wearable app reveals three unannounced products: the “Galaxy Watch 9,” positioned as the successor to the Galaxy Watch 8; the “Galaxy Watch Ultra 2,” slated to replace the current Galaxy Watch Ultra; and a novel ear-wearable labeled “Galaxy Able.” The leak originates from screenshots shared by X user @Alfaturk16 and is corroborated by tech sites Sammobile and Android Authority.

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The “Galaxy Able” designation omits the traditional “buds” suffix used for Samsung’s ear-bud lineup (e.g., Galaxy Buds Pro). Earlier app versions referenced “Galaxy Buds Able,” while the current code uses only “Able.” This departure from the “Buds” branding and from Samsung’s composer-based internal codenames (e.g., “Handel,” “Bach”) suggests the creation of a separate product family.

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• Samsung Electronics – manufacturer of the Galaxy ecosystem.

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• @Alfaturk16 – X user who posted the app screenshots.

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• Sammobile – tech news outlet that first reported the three product names.

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• Android Authority – previously identified the internal code “BUDSABLE” and model number SM-U600.

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The app code lists the ear-wearable under the placeholder “BUDSABLE” with model SM-U600, diverging from the existing “SM-R” prefix used for Galaxy Buds devices. The leaked artwork depicts a clip-on form factor reminiscent of Sony’s LinkBuds Clip, which employs bone-conduction for call-quality enhancement. Samsung’s current Galaxy Buds 4 Pro already integrates bone-conduction-based voice enhancement, a technology that could be adapted for an open-ear design.

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Samsung has not released an official comment regarding the leaked product names or specifications. The information derives solely from the company’s own app code and third-party analysis.

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Community reaction on social platforms was polarized. Users questioned whether “Galaxy Able” will truly employ bone-conduction audio playback, noting that the clip-on design appears more aligned with call-quality enhancement than with full-range sound reproduction.

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Sources differ on the intended audio technology. While the code name “BUDSABLE” implies bone-conduction, the visual design suggests a conventional open-ear earbud similar to Sony’s LinkBuds Clip. No definitive confirmation of the final technology has been provided.

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• “According to data buried in the company’s own Galaxy Wearable app, Samsung is set to release the “Galaxy Watch 9,” successor to the current Galaxy Watch 8, and “Galaxy Watch Ultra 2,” a replacement for the Galaxy Watch Ultra.” — Paul Monckton, Forbes contributor

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• “Aside from the expected Galaxy Watch updates, the name “Galaxy Able” is unusual in that it drops the ubiquitous “buds” designation altogether, a significant change from the previous term “Galaxy Buds Able” found in an earlier version of the Galaxy Wearable app.” — Sammobile, tech news site

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• “Community response immediately cast doubt as to whether the product will really use bone conduction technology to produce audio.” — Android Authority, technology publication

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• “Sony's LinkBuds Clip use bone conduction to enhance voice quality during calls.” — Sony, product description

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• “Samsung already deploys a similar bone-conduction-based voice enhancement technology in its flagship closed-ear Galaxy Buds4 Pro product.” — Samsung, official product literature

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The leaked information suggests that Samsung will unveil the watches and the “Galaxy Able” ear-wearable in an upcoming product announcement, after which detailed specifications and pricing are expected to be released.

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