Latest Galaxy Buds firmware update brings some Galaxy Buds+ features

Last updated: April 27th, 2020 at 13:26 UTC+01:00

Samsung is expanding the connectivity features bachelor on the first-generation Galaxy Buds with a new firmware update. Rolling out today, the update brings some new features that first debuted on the Galaxy Buds+ earlier this yr.

These new features volition enable Galaxy Buds owners to go completely wireless and get more than washed with their earbuds. Support for Microsoft's Swift Pair characteristic has besides been extended to the Galaxy Buds.

Samsung brings Galaxy Buds+ features to the Galaxy Buds

Swift Pair lets you lot easily pair the Milky way Buds with a Windows 10-powered PC, thus enabling the earbuds to support multiple pairing experiences across mobile and PC devices.

Ambient Sound can be experienced automatically on the Galaxy Buds for the first time. By merely putting the Buds on, you lot tin continue to hear your surround and information technology'south even possible to feel Ambient Audio even when y'all accept just 1 earbud in.

The Spotify integration Samsung introduced with the Milky way Buds+ has now been brought to the Galaxy Buds as well. Those who use the streaming service volition be able to listen to their music on the Galaxy Buds with a single press. This "Tap & Hold" gesture for Spotify requires pre-setup through the Touch on Pad carte in the Milky way Wear app.

Once it's set up, this gesture will automatically launch Spotify and resume playback from where you left off. Performing the gesture once once again will make Spotify recommend playlists for you.

The R170XXU0ATD2 firmware update for the Galaxy Buds is now rolling out. You should see the Galaxy Wearable app requite you an update notification in the very well-nigh futurity.