New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- Samsung's next Pro earbuds are still not official, but a fresh software leak is giving us a solid early idea of what is coming. An early One UI 8.5 build, the update expected to debut with the Galaxy S26 line, includes files that reference the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro and show a clear design refresh along with new control options.

The biggest change is the stem. Samsung appears to be ditching the sharp "blade" style look that arrived with the Buds 3 Pro. The Buds 4 Pro shown inside the software uses flatter stems with a brushed metal finish. There is also a small grille near the top of the stem, which likely covers a microphone or vent. The light bar branding from Buds 3 Pro is not visible here, hinting that Samsung wants ...