Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 Leak Reveals a Stem-Style Redesign
Leaked images show Fairphone's next earbuds adopting stems and a taller charging case, ahead of a launch slated for the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Leaked images of Fairphone's upcoming Fairbuds 2 have surfaced, showing a notable design change from the company's first pair of true wireless earbuds.
According to Android Authority, the images were obtained by Dutch outlet NieuweMobiel. They depict earbuds with a stem-style design, moving away from the rounded shape of the original Fairbuds. The charging case also appears taller and thicker than its predecessor. GSMArena noted that the thicker case raises the question of whether Fairphone has fitted a larger battery inside.
The leaked images show the earbuds in green and black. Android Authority reported that these colors mirror the Forest Green and Horizon Black options of the Fairphone Gen 6 Plus.
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