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Samsung halts sales of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro because of quality problems

Just a week after the wearable's Unpacked launch, multiple customers reported issues with the earbud tips tearing - and Samsung has pulled the devices from shelves.

"To ensure all products meet our quality standards, we have temporarily suspended deliveries of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro devices to distribution channels." A Korean support page for the earbuds warns not to hold them with your fingernails, but that message apparently isn't making it to most people. The email adds that Samsung would contact customers "in the coming weeks" about a new shipping date and closes with a link to cancel the order (if the user wants) and an apology.

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