Keen-eyed visitors to Samsung’s Argentinian website stumbled upon an unexpected surprise – product pages for the upcoming Galaxy Buds FE earbuds, along with images of the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone and the Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablet. This inadvertent revelation was quickly noticed by vigilant users, as reported by SamMobile. Notably, one of the smartphone images featured the date “October 4” on the device, leaving enthusiasts speculating whether it hints at an announcement or release date.
While Samsung has yet to disclose specific specifications for the phone and tablet, the product page explicitly mentioned the Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy Tab S9 FE by name, effectively providing an unofficial sneak peek at the devices. This disclosure is as close as it gets to a formal announcement without an official press release or an Unpacked event.
The product page, which Samsung has since taken down, did unveil some key details about the Galaxy Buds FE, Samsung’s inaugural Fan Edition earbuds. These earbuds are expected to feature a single 12mm driver and boast three microphones in each earbud, enhancing the active noise cancellation function. Additionally, they are equipped with a three-way speaker setup.
Samsung’s Fan Edition devices have garnered popularity over the years for offering robust features at a more reasonable price point compared to the company’s flagship models. Anticipation is already building among consumers eager to get their hands on this year’s FE devices.
While the leak might seem like an inadvertent error, there is also the possibility that Samsung intentionally revealed its latest FE devices ahead of an official announcement. In a competitive landscape where major hardware companies vie for consumer attention, strategically timed leaks can generate buzz. Google, for example, teased its Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 devices just before Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup reveal, even though Google’s Pixel event is scheduled for October. In this context, Samsung’s potential purposeful leak could have served its intended purpose of garnering attention.
However, the more plausible scenario is that this was yet another unintentional slip-up on Samsung’s part. While not as significant as some recent leaks, such as the massive Xbox leak earlier in the week, it is a reminder that even tech giants can occasionally reveal their cards prematurely, much to the intrigue of tech enthusiasts and the chagrin of their marketing teams.
