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Pixel Buds 2 review, one month later: Too many compromises
Middling battery life and a steep MSRP relegate otherwise-good earbuds to niche status

Taylor Kerns

This story was originally published and last updated . 

It's been a month and change since Google launched its first true wireless earbuds. When I first got my hands on the Pixel Buds, I was struck by their fit and finish, comfort, and sound quality, but nagging problems like audible interference at low volumes and short battery life left me feeling lukewarm on the whole. I've been using them regularly ever since, but unfortunately, my opinion hasn't changed: there are too many compromises in the 2020 Pixel Buds to justify their price for most buyers.

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Numerous reports of Pixel Buds 2 audio cutouts, especially while outdoors
Since launch, people have been experiencing buggy connections

Taylor Kerns

The new Pixel Buds have plenty going for them: they're modern and sleek, they sound nice, and their Android integration is top-notch. But an increasing number of users are reporting connectivity troubles that are making the earbuds difficult to use, especially outdoors.

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Google's new Pixel Buds will get 'feature drops' like Pixel phones
There's no word on what sort of features we can look forward to yet

Ryne Hager

Google's newly released Pixel Buds 2 will get feature drop updates similar to the last two released for Pixels, according to a report from Forbes. There are no details yet on what sort of features we can look forward to, and no schedule for these updates has been provided.

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Fast Pair getting upgrades to help find lost wireless earbuds, check battery levels
Well, not *too* lost earbuds, for now...

Jules Wang

Google is updating its Fast Pair protocol with new accommodations for true wireless earbuds. Some of these changes were first tipped back at Google I/O 2019, but with today's launch of the second-generation Pixel Buds, it would probably be the most apt time to introduce some features tailored specifically towards that type of Bluetooth accessory.

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Google's 2nd-gen Pixel Buds are now available to buy for $179
The long wait is finally over

Scott Scrivens

It's frustrating when a much-hyped tech product is announced months ahead of its eventual release, and it's something Google doesn't often do. Yet that's exactly what's happened with the second-gen Pixel Buds that were announced in October last year. All the other items from that event came out long ago, and now it's finally time for Google's true wireless earbuds to go on sale.

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The Google Pixel Buds app is now live on the Play Store (APK Download)
Expect the new earbuds to go on sale imminently

Scott Scrivens

Google's first-generation Pixel Buds didn't quite live up to their initial promise, but we're hoping the second-gen earbuds will represent a significant improvement. Announced at the Pixel 4 hardware event in October 2019, we've had to wait a while for them to eventually become available, but it looks like their release is almost upon us. A new app needed to make the most of them is now available on the Play Store.

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Google cuts back on Pixel Buds 2 color options for non-US countries
Oh So Orange looks to only be available in US at the moment

Jules Wang

If you've been waiting for Google to finally start selling its second-generation Pixel Buds, you may need to check your ensemble expectations if you live outside the United States. The company has cut down the number of colors it has listed for the 10 foreign markets the Pixel Buds 2 will be in.

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Retailer cancels early Pixel Buds 2 pre-orders, calls product listing a 'mistake'
It's still unclear when you're ever going to be able to buy a pair

Corbin Davenport

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Google first revealed an updated line of Pixel Buds in October of last year, but there's still no firm release date beyond "spring." A product listing at B&H appeared two months ago, saying the buds were "coming soon," but that was later removed. Now another page about the Pixel Buds 2 has been made available, and even though it has already been taken down, nothing on the internet is ever truly deleted.

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Pixel Buds marked as 'Coming Soon' in new product listing

Corbin Davenport

If you're like me, you may have already completely forgotten about the updated Pixel Buds that were announced back in October. Google's second attempt at wireless earbuds certainly looked like a major improvement at the time — the cable connecting the two buds are gone — but we were only left with a spring release date. Now the release is nearly upon us, according to a new product listing.

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[Update: Regional availability] Next-gen Pixel Buds will go truly wireless next spring for $179

Jules Wang

As the rumor mill grinds, so has Google when it came to developing another pair of Pixel Buds. The first one, which debuted in 2017, were pretty much plastic central and, while using Bluetooth, still cabled. This time around, the cable's gone, the buds are thick, and Google Assistant is easier to access than ever.

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