HMD started introducing phones under its own name with the HMD Pulse in April 2024. Now, almost a year and with nine phones later, the company seems to be gearing up to dive into audio accessories too.
New Audio Accessories on the Horizon
This news comes from an FCC filing that shows a TWS earbud called ‘Ampd Buds’ under the HMD brand. The regulatory document highlights the design of the earbuds and their case, alongside color choices and battery details. Let’s explore this further.
Design and Features
The earbuds themselves have a pretty typical appearance. They come with a flat stem design that connects to a module containing the driver. But the charging case is where things get more interesting. It clearly takes inspiration from the HMD Skyline smartphone, which also nods to the classic Nokia Lumia phones. The color options for the earbuds—Black, Blue, and Pink—are even reminiscent of the HMD Skyline series.
The most fascinating aspect may be the built-in magnets in the charging case. These magnets could enable the case to connect to the HMD Skyline phone (or any wireless charging phone) for reverse wireless charging from the phone to the earbuds. This feature could be quite useful for recharging the earbuds while on the move, especially for those who often forget to bring their charging cables.
Battery Life and Future Launch
Sadly, the FCC filing does not disclose the precise battery capacity of the charging case. However, the earbuds are said to have 35mAh batteries, which are claimed to offer up to 5 hours of music playback on a single charge.
It’s not yet known when HMD will release these earbuds to the public. But there is a possibility that it could occur during the 19th Mobile World Congress (MWC 2025), where HMD is likely to unveil other gadgets and accessories too.
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