Samsung might be giving its next budget earbuds a new name. Instead of calling them the Galaxy Buds FE 2, Samsung could launch them as the Galaxy Buds Core.

This news comes from a recent FCC filing for model number SM-R410, which matches a trademark Samsung filed earlier this year. This suggests that the company may be planning to change the name and possibly of its budget earbud series.

The name “Core” hints that these earbuds will offer only the most important features. To keep the price low, Samsung may leave out things like active noise cancellation (ANC). That means the Galaxy Buds Core could be a simpler, more affordable choice.

The Galaxy Buds Core might not launch worldwide right away. The trademark is registered only in India, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Turkiye, Egypt, and Russia. Countries including the US, Canada, and much of Europe are not included, which could mean the earbuds will be released in selected regions first.

It’s been about a year and a half since the original Galaxy Buds FE launched, and fans have been waiting for its successor. Now, with certifications appearing online, it looks like Samsung is getting ready to launch the next version soon.

We still don’t know if the Galaxy Buds Core are just a renamed FE 2 or a completely new product. But either way, it seems like Samsung is planning to offer an affordable option for users.

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Google is preparing to bring Gemini to Wear OS as an app update. It’s a quite interesting development for the users of Samsung Galaxy Watch as a Gemini AI upgrade will soon be headed to their smartwatches.

As per 9to5Google, Google is bringing its AI-powered Gemini assistant to Wear OS, replacing the familiar Google Assistant. This shift follows similar updates on phones and tablets, marking a new chapter for Google’s wearable tech.

That said, Samsung Galaxy Watch users will also receive an upgrade that will replace the Google Assistant with the AI-powered Gemini. The transition is expected to happen through a simple app update to Google Assistant.

A notification will greet users post-update: “Gemini is now on your watch.” It encourages natural speech for tasks, similar to using Gemini on phones. The update aims to make interactions smoother and more intuitive.

Google includes a note of caution: “Gemini can make mistakes, including about people, so double-check it.” This reminder highlights the need to verify AI responses, a standard practice with generative AI tools.

What to expect with Gemini for Wear OS?

Gemini’s core features include setting alarms, timers, and sending messages. These match Google Assistant’s current capabilities. It’s unclear if advanced features, like accessing Gmail or Google Maps, will be available on your wrist.

Next Galaxy Watch to debut Gemini for Wear OS

The company hasn’t shared a specific date for the availability of Gemini on the Wear OS. There are speculations that it might align with a flagship watch launch, like a new Pixel Watch or Galaxy Watch, but that’s unconfirmed for now.

Smartwatches are usually designed for fitness tracking, but some users are pushing the capabilities by turning them into gaming devices. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a great example, as it can now run Asphalt 8 with surprisingly smooth performance.

Asphalt 8 is a popular racing game, and it runs smoothly on a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. Although smartwatches aren’t built for gaming, tech-savvy users have found ways to install games by sideloading apps.

A Reddit user managed to get the game running on the Galaxy Watch Ultra by enabling ADB and installing the Asphalt 8 game’s APK. The game runs surprisingly well on the small and round screen of the Galaxy Watch Ultra.

Asphalt 8 runs perfectly on the Galaxy Watch.
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Instead of using on-screen buttons, the game supports gyro controls, meaning players can tilt the watch to steer, just like in a real racing game. This makes the gameplay feel more natural and fun.

Despite the Galaxy Watch Ultra’s limited processing power compared to phones, Asphalt 8 runs smoothly with only a slight input delay. The watch doesn’t overheat either, which shows how efficiently the device handles the game.

Aside from the Galaxy Watch Ultra, one Reddit user also installed GTA and God of War on the Galaxy Watch 5 earlier this year. The user sideloaded the PDP emulator to the watch to get these games. These experiments show that smartwatches have untapped potential for gaming.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Manager is an app that allows you to control and customize your Galaxy Buds 3 Pro device, and the company is making it even better through a new update. It is an app that lets you control and customize your Galaxy Buds.

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Manager app is a component of the Galaxy Wearable app, which allows you to pair and manage your Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds with your Samsung device. You can use the app to check the battery status, adjust the sound settings, and enable or disable features.

The new update released in March 2025 for Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Manager brings common improvements to enhance performance. It is just a regular update, so it does not contain any new features or changes. You can identify the latest update via version 7.0.25030651 and an updated package size of 41.9 MB.

You can get the update for Galaxy Buds 3 Pro via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. From here, you can update one at a time by tapping the circular arrow next to individual apps or clicking Update All to install all available updates.

Also, you can download the update directly from the link mentioned here. If you are using Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, install the latest update of the manager for a better experience.

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Counterpoint Research reports that the global smartwatch market fell 7% in 2024. Apple faced a huge decline in the smartwatch shipments, Samsung scored a marginal growth, and Chinese vendors dominated the market lead.

Apple’s smartwatch shipments declined 19% YoY in 2024 but it retained the market crown. Samsung grew marginally but Chinese vendors (Huawei, Xiaomi, and Imoo) captured the biggest shipment share for the first time.

2024 Smartwatch Market

Apple: Apple remained the smartwatch market leader in 2024 but faced a huge decline of 19%. The company’s market share slipped to 22% compared to 25% in 2023.

Huawei: The Chinese firm was the runner up in 2024 smartwatch market, seizing 13% market share. Huawei grew 35% year-on-year, bringing its market presence from 9% to 13%.

Samsung: With a 3% YoY growth, Samsung retained third spot in the smartwatch market, taking share from 8% in 2023 to 9% in 2024, thanks to the Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra and Watch FE.

• Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra and Watch FE Series saw strong adoption.

Xiaomi: Riding on a huge 135% YoY growth, Xiaomi has significantly improved its market share in 2024. In 2023, the company had merely 3% of the market slice in its favor, which is now 8%.

• Driven by strong performance of Watch S1 and Redmi Watch series.

Counterpoint Research’s 2024 smartwatch market chart also reveals that imoo improved 22%, seizing 6% market share. Others collectively slipped 22% YoY, losing market share from 50% in 2023 to 42% in 2024.

Source – Counterpoint Research