Are you experiencing ear inflammation because of the Galaxy Buds Pro?
A rather unusual story regarding the Galaxy Buds Pro is making the rounds in China, with reports claiming that Samsung’s new earbuds may cause ear inflammation for some users. The story seems to have been reported on China’s state-controlled broadcaster
CCTV judging by a screenshot shared by
IT Home seen below but Samsung appears to have already addressed these concerns.
According to the media, Samsung replied that its products have passed international standards tests and they contain no harmful substances. The eartips can contain traces of acrylate, whereas the stainless steel parts contain nickel, so anyone who has allergies to these materials should avoid using these earbuds, or most earbuds on the market, whether they originate from Samsung or any other brand. These are very common materials.
Samsung expected to remain a top player in true wireless earphones market
Samsung is among the top three brands in the global true wireless earphones market. It makes some of the best TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earphones globally, and the recently released Galaxy Buds Pro is the only real competitor to the Apple AirPods Pro. It is being expected the South Korean firm will maintain its third position in the true wireless market by the end of this year.
A new report from
Counterpoint Research expects Samsung to be the third-biggest TWS brand globally in 2021 with a market share of 7%. The South Korean firm is expected to ship around 21 million truly wireless earphones by the end of this year. That’s a 30% jump from its 16.3 million shipments in 2020. The whole TWS market is expected to grow by 33% in 2021, and the shipments could rise to 310 million units (compared to 233 million in 2020).
Samsung launches Galaxy Buds Pro LANEIGE Neo Cushion edition
After launching the Galaxy Buds Pro Adidas Originals Special Pack last month, Samsung has collaborated with South Korean makeup and skincare brand LANEIGE to launch a custom variant of the Galaxy Buds Pro. This version of the Galaxy Buds Pro comes in a special package that includes the Phantom Violet-colored variant of the wireless earbuds and a similarly-colored LANEIGE Neo Cushion concealer.
The company is targeting MZ generation women in South Korea with this new variant of the Galaxy Buds Pro. It will be available in South Korea starting May 12 in limited quantities. The Galaxy Buds Pro LANEIGE Neo Cushion is priced at KRW 199,000 (around $177), and it will be available for pre-order from Naver’s online shopping website starting May 11. The limited-edition wireless earbuds will also be available for purchase from Samsung’s online store, Powder Room, and Amorepacific online store.