Just can’t wait for the new AirPods? Samsung’s latest wireless buds are compact, sound good – and work with iPhones. Libby Plummer pops ‘em in for a fortnight…

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Samsung recently revealed its latest wireless earbuds alongside the new Galaxy S10 smartphone range. They’re 30% smaller than the Gear IconX wireless earbuds, and at £139 they’re also cheaper than their somewhat chunkier predecessors.

While we await the launch of Apple’s 2019 AirPods – yes, we’re still waiting – these rival buds can also be snapped up free when pre-ordering handsets from the S10 range – but there’s no word on how long that deal will stick around, so get in quick if you like a freebie.

Designed primarily for use with the Galaxy range, the Buds will also work with non-Samsung handsets rocking Android 5.0 and above. And while Samsung doesn’t like to advertise it too much, the Buds will also work with iPhones, albeit without some of the fancier features. The Buds are purported to offer six hours of listening time on a single charge, while the charging case can rustle up an extra seven hours. AirPods give only five hours of playback, but a further 19 via the case.