360 Audio Recording comes to Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro!

The new update slated to drop today for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro will add 360 Audio Recording, that essentially turns these into binaural microphones. I am excited to test that to see how close it is to regular binaural mics, and whether it can capture low frequency ambient sounds, like the rumbling of a bus on the road. As soon as the update drops, I will be covering it in a video so do subscribe my YouTube channel if you don’t want to miss it.

Here’s the press release

13 Jan 2023, Singapore -

Samsung Electronics today announced new software updates to the Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Watch series to elevate content capturing for Galaxy users.

When paired with a Galaxy smartphone, the latest wearable software updates bring users with new ways to capture the world as they hear and see it. The Galaxy camera is further strengthened with 360 Audio Recording, along with an upgrade to the Camera Controller.

360 Audio Recording: Capture the World as You Hear It

The new 360 Audio Recording feature empowers users to capture sound on video precisely as they hear it. The feature picks up 360-degree sound using a microphone in each earbud, placing viewers at the centre of any scene.

The new 360 Audio Recording feature will be progressively released on Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 via software updates starting today.

Camera Controller: Frame the Perfect Shot Right From Your Wrist

The new update to the Galaxy Watch’s Camera Controller app adds zoom capabilities, further expanding the Galaxy camera experience with Galaxy Watch connectivity. Now users can remotely control their phone’s camera zoom with a simple pinch of the watch face or a turn of the rotating bezel – perfect for taking group shots from a distance.

The updated Camera Controller feature will be available on the Galaxy Watch5, Watch5 Pro, Watch4 and Watch4 Classic beginning from February."