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Highlights Samsung pauses Galaxy Buds 3 Pro pre-orders in South Korea Users report build quality and finish issues in early units Samsung investigates and pledges quality improvements Official launch date remains unchanged despite delays Samsung has temporarily halted pre-orders for its latest flagship earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, in South Korea due to quality control issues. This decision comes after early buyers reported various defects in their units. Reported Issues Samsung investigates and pledges quality improvements Several users who received their Galaxy Buds 3 Pro ahead of the official launch have highlighted build quality problems on social media. These issues include: Uneven gaps in the earbud construction Inconsistent finish quality Misaligned Blade Lights (LED light strips) on different sides Silicon ear tips tearing when removed from the housing Samsung's Response Samsung pauses Galaxy Buds 3 Pro pre-orders in South Korea In light of these reports, Samsung has announced on its website that it is investigating ways to improve quality control. The company has temporarily suspended pre-orders for the earbuds in South Korea. A Samsung representative clarified that while pre-orders have been paused, the official launch date of 24 July remains unchanged. The executive said, “Consumers who have problems with their products can visit a service center to exchange or refund the product. We apologize to consumers for any inconvenience this may have caused.” Global Impact Official launch date remains unchanged despite delays While pre-orders have been halted in South Korea, they remain available in other markets such as India and the United States. However, shipping dates in the US have been pushed back to 28 August. Some customers in the UK have received emails from Samsung warning of potential delays in pre-order shipments. The company has pledged to thoroughly inspect all processes before the official launch in South Korea to prevent similar incidents in the future. Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Features Samsung Seamless Codec Ultra High Quality (SSC UHQ) supports 24-bit 96KHz sampling Despite these setbacks, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro introduce several new features: Stem design: This is Samsung's first foray into stem-style earbuds, a design popularised by Apple. Improved call quality: The new design, along with enhanced algorithms and voice recording technologies, aims to deliver superior call performance. Dual-driver audio: The earbuds feature planar tweeters for improved sound quality. New audio codec: Samsung Seamless Codec Ultra High Quality (SSC UHQ) supports 24-bit 96KHz sampling. Advanced features: The earbuds include Adaptive ANC, Adaptive EQ, and custom equalizers. Samsung works to address these quality control issues, the tech community will be watching closely to see how the company manages this situation and ensures the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro meet the high standards expected from their flagship audio product. Samsung issued an Official Community Post on its Samsung Korea forum ⚠️ Notice: Some #GalaxyBuds3Pro units have quality control issues. Some orders might be delays as #Samsung works on a fix. Check for gaps, faulty LEDs, and eartip problems. If you receive your buds, inspect them carefully and report any issues for a one-time replacement.… pic.twitter.com/7sj2sOYaen — W (@Wvisioncreation) July 18, 2024 We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the customers who participated in the pre-sale of the Galaxy Buds 3 series and others that took place until July 18th. We deeply apologize for any quality issues you may have encountered with some of the products you purchased during the pre-sale period. If you experience any inconvenience with the product you purchased, you can visit a nearby service center to receive appropriate measures such as exchange or refund. We will do our best to thoroughly inspect all processes before the official domestic launch on the 24th to prevent similar incidents from happening again. FAQs Why did Samsung halt pre-orders for the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro? Samsung paused pre-orders due to quality control issues reported by early buyers, including build quality problems and defects. What issues were reported with the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro? Users reported uneven gaps, inconsistent finish quality, misaligned LED light strips, and tearing silicone ear tips. Is the official launch date of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro affected? No, the official launch date of 24 July remains unchanged, despite the halt in pre-orders. Are pre-orders affected globally or just in South Korea? The pre-orders have been halted in South Korea but remain available in other markets like India and the United States, though some delays are expected. What should consumers do if they experience issues with their Galaxy Buds 3 Pro? Samsung advises consumers to visit a service center for an exchange or refund if they encounter problems with their products. 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