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Last updated: June 27th, 2023 at 15:41 UTC+02:00
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Before unveiling a new product, the Korean tech giant sends information to partner retailers and mobile carriers to help them prepare for the new product's release ahead of time. And according to @_snoopytech_, Samsung sent out information about the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series, which virtually guarantees they'll be at Unpacked.
However, the same source says that Samsung hasn't sent any information about upcoming audio products. It could mean that, despite what earlier leaks suggested, Samsung might not plan to release a new pair of Galaxy Buds at Unpacked.
The company might release new Buds later in the year or not at all. Either way, the fact that Samsung hasn't informed carriers and retailers about a new pair of earbuds doesn't inspire confidence in the Galaxy Buds 3 coming to Unpacked.
Should Samsung do what it takes to release a new pair of earbuds at Unpacked, next to the Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5? Probably not. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are still fantastic, even though they were released in August 2022. They can hold their own against rivals. And they might even get attractive discounts just as Samsung prepares to ship out the next-gen foldable phones.
As long as the technology is still relevant, an upgrade might not be needed. This may seem like a strange notion to a subset of Samsung (or Android) smartphone users who more or less demand yearly upgrades. But for the moment, earbuds can afford the luxury of not feeling the pressure of forced evolution.
And if you want some new and exciting earbuds, maybe you can hope for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pokemon Monster Ball case to go on sale in more markets outside of South Korea.
Mihai is a blogger and column writer at SamMobile. His first Samsung phone was an A800 which took a lot of beating, and a part of him still misses the novelty of the clamshell design. In his free time, he enjoys watching shows, documentaries, and stand-up comedy; listening to music, taking walks, and occasionally playing old(er) video games.
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