If your hands are full, you can handle calls and texts via head gestures, among other things.
Google is rolling out several new features for the Pixel Buds Pro 2.
The latest firmware update adds Adaptive Audio to help you keep tabs on your surroundings, even as you’re listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Plus, loud noise protection will automatically reduce the volume in your earbuds to protect your hearing. So, a « nearby fire truck’s loud siren won’t blare in your ears at maximum volume », Google says.
In those noisy environments, Gemini Live should be able to hear you thanks to advanced audio processing that prioritizes your voice and eliminates background noise.
Meanwhile, if your hands are full, you can handle calls and text messages via head gestures.
The update (version 4.467) will roll out gradually. Once it’s available, the firmware update will be downloaded automatically when your Pixel Buds Pro 2 connect to a Pixel or Android 6.0+ device.
Original Story 8/20:
Alongside the Pixel 10 series, Google today announced a new pair of cheaper earbuds, the Pixel Buds 2a, that serve as a more affordable alternative to its top-tier Pixel Buds Pro 2 and aim to compete with the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro and Sony WF-C710N.
The Pixel Buds 2a replace the Pixel Buds A from 2021 and introduce Active Noise Cancellation to Google’s budget earbuds for the first time. Silent Seal 1.5 technology helps block external noise when you’re listening, while transparency mode helps you keep tabs on your surroundings.
