A leak suggests that the battery life of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will improve, which may make your wait worthwhile.

A leak suggests that the battery life of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will improve, which may make your wait worthwhile.

      **Samsung**

      Samsung's upcoming premium earbuds are transitioning from speculation to formal documentation. According to Phone Arena, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have received FCC clearance in the United States, indicating that the device is nearing its retail launch.

      A major highlight is the battery specification for the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The same report cites a leaked capacity of 57mAh per earbud, an increase from the 48mAh in the previous Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, marking an approximate 18% rise in capacity.

      While the release timing hasn't been officially confirmed, Phone Arena suggests that the Galaxy Buds 4 series may debut early next year, coinciding with the anticipated launch period for the Galaxy S26. For consumers currently in the market, this presents a dilemma: purchase what's available now or wait for the upcoming model that is beginning to take shape.

      The enhanced battery could represent a significant improvement.

      Battery life remains a primary concern for true wireless earbuds, particularly when active noise cancellation (ANC) is enabled. While a 57mAh cell doesn't directly equate to a specific increase in playback hours, it allows Samsung greater potential to enhance actual usage time or maintain stable performance while using ANC.

      This also underscores where Samsung is focusing its "Pro" designation. If the company is allocating resources to battery capacity, it likely anticipates that longevity will be a key feature rather than a minor detail.

      FCC approval serves as a strong indicator of an imminent launch.

      The FCC listing provides the clearest indication that a release is on the horizon. Products typically do not appear in the FCC until their hardware is sufficiently advanced for compliance checks, even if companies remain silent about specific dates.

      Reports noted by Phone Arena also hint at physical modifications: a slimmer, flatter stem and a charging case with a new horizontal internal configuration. This could enhance practicality, potentially placing the earbuds at the top of best wireless earbuds rankings by making the case easier to carry and the buds easier to access.

      **What you should do now**

      If battery life is your primary concern, it may be wise to wait for Samsung to confirm the actual runtime in real-world conditions, rather than just capacity. If you can't hold off, the report lacks information on pricing or a precise launch date, leaving it uncertain whether a better deal will soon be available.

      Keep an eye on Samsung’s event schedule and the initial official battery life figures, particularly with ANC enabled, as well as early impressions of the new case design.

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      **Apple Watch update simplifies understanding of sleep quality**

      Apple's watchOS 26.2 update does not introduce any flashy new features, but it significantly enhances how your Apple Watch assesses your sleep.

      Apple has begun distributing watchOS 26.2, a fresh update for the Apple Watch. While the latest firmware lacks many new features, it brings a significant improvement to sleep tracking. The sleep scores are now organized to more accurately reflect how well you rested during the night (via 9To5Mac).

      Previously, the Apple Watch sleep scores seemed more favorable than accurate. On nights of irregular sleep patterns, the watch often reported an excellent score in the morning. However, with watchOS 26.2, Apple has corrected this by refining the rating system.

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      **Your Meta AI glasses can now amplify voices in noisy environments**

      The new mode is designed for loud situations like restaurants, commutes, or live performances, and Meta is initially rolling it out in Early Access in the US and Canada.

      Meta’s v21 update introduces the Conversation Focus mode for Meta AI glasses, which aims to enhance the ability to hear the person you’re conversing with amid background noise. This feature is being launched first through the company’s Early Access Program, limited to the US and Canada.

      Meta claims that Conversation Focus utilizes the glasses' open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of your conversation partner over ambient noise, particularly in crowded settings like busy dinner tables and cramped train carriages, where speech is often drowned out.

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      **OnePlus 15R debuts with an impressive battery alongside new tablet**

      OnePlus is concluding the year with strong offerings in both smartphones and tablets.

      OnePlus has officially unveiled a triad of new products following a couple of months of teasers. The highlight among these is the OnePlus 15R, featuring a massive 7,400mAh battery, which is 100mAh larger than the already substantial battery found in its flagship counterpart, the OnePlus 15.

A leak suggests that the battery life of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will improve, which may make your wait worthwhile. A leak suggests that the battery life of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will improve, which may make your wait worthwhile. A leak suggests that the battery life of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will improve, which may make your wait worthwhile.

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A leak suggests that the battery life of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will improve, which may make your wait worthwhile.

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have recently passed through the FCC, indicating that a launch is imminent. A disclosed battery capacity of 57mAh per earbud, up from the previous 48mAh, suggests that improved battery life might be the key enhancement.