Samsung Buds

Samsung unveiled its new ear set as a complement to its trio of Galaxy S10 devices that launched at its February Unpacked event. From the get-go, it was clear that Samsung capitalized on features that Apple has yet to bring to the AirPods, for example by introducing wireless charging and integrated voice assistant support.

The Galaxy Buds are smarter, more efficient, and better sounding than ever,” said Samsung Senior Marketing Executive Elina Vives during Unpacked. “They’re the first companion to your S10 whether you’re working or working out

The Galaxy Buds aren’t Samsung’s first foray into the earbuds business. The company announced a new version of its Gear IconX buds, marketed as a workout tool, in August 2017. But the Galaxy Buds are a big step forward, offering a number of capabilities that Apple consumers can’t yet enjoy.