Samsung's headphones have failed to set the world alight, but now the brand could be taking a different tack. According to one leak, the firm will release its first pair of bone conduction headphones this summer.
A tipster (via Android Authority) posted on Weibo that Samsung's MX division is working on its first pair of bone conduction headphones. They said they will launch alongside the Galaxy Fold 7 and Flip 7 in July.
They're said to have an open-ear design, much like similarly non-invasive models from Sony, Bose and Shokz.
By sitting outside the ear rather than inside it, the headphones allow the wearer to stay aware of their surroundings while listening to music, instead of being completely cut off.
This should also make them more comfortable for longer listening sessions.
Samsung's headphones are reportedly codenamed 'Able'. That could be a working title, or a new range to sit alongside the Samsung Galaxy Buds family.
Bone conduction headphones are a growing market favoured by runners, cyclists and others who like to stay aware of their surroundings while listening to music.
In recent years, Sony and Bose have entered the non-invasive headphone market, though the Sony LinkBuds and Bose Ultra Open Earbuds use air conduction, rather than bone conduction, to transmit sound.
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