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Nothing is better than getting lost in your favorite music and letting the world slip away, especially if you're using a nice set of wireless earbuds. But the real world cares little about your leisure, and notifications are an inevitable intrusion into your idle time. Usually, the occasional notification doesn't warrant more than a mere mention, but for some Pixel Buds users, their notifications have gone beyond beneficial.
The Pixel Buds Pro's best feature has nothing to do with ANC
Gesture controls give Google's newest earbuds the winning edge
Of all the hardware announced at Google I/O, far and away the most exciting product wasn't the Pixel Watch we've waited almost half a decade for; it was the Pixel Buds Pro. The Pixel Buds (2020) were amazing buds ruined by horrendous connection issues, but they nailed gesture controls better than anyone before — or since. And while the Pixel Buds A-series fixed the connectivity, they also lost the wireless charging and those gesture controls.
Rumored Pixel Buds Pro could take advantage of Android 13's new audio tech
A proper response to the AirPods Pro might actually be coming from Google
Apple has a very well-deserved reputation as a trendsetter, so it's little surprise to see a lot of earbud manufacturers introduce their own "Pro" earbuds following Apple's lead with the AirPods Pro. While sub-$100 earbuds are getting better and better all the time, even offering features like ANC, if you want a best-in-class listening experience, these premium options can be worth saving up for. Google hasn't really dipped its toes yet into the pro pool, and most recently shifted focus more towards the budget segment with the Pixel Buds A-Series. That might soon be about to change, if the latest rumor is to be believed.
Sounds like Google's got some big audio plans for 2022
At least if its recent acquisitions are anything to go by
In the years since nearly every phone manufacturer decided to retire the 3.5mm headphone jack, wireless audio technology has become more important than ever before. That's likely why we've seen every Android company under the sun put out new headphones year after year — and Google is no exception. Based on some recent acquisitions, it seems like there might be some big plans on the horizon for the future of the Pixel Buds lineup.
Pixel Buds update adds a handy widget for quick access to settings
Tweak things around in your Buds with just the tap of a button
Google's Pixel Buds are cool, even if they're not the absolute best in the market or the most feature-rich. The second-gen Pixel Buds made them fully wireless, and the Pixel Buds A-Series made them affordable. All these models integrate amazingly with Google's apps and services and bring the Google Assistant closer to your ear. If you ever need to quickly tweak settings on your Pixel Buds, now the menu for doing so is easier to access than ever.
The Pixel Buds A-Series come to 10 new countries next week
They'll be available in Australia, Japan, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Singapore, and the UK
The Pixel Buds A-Series are pretty freakin' sweet as TWE headphones go, hitting a great balance of price and features. Taylor Kerns said that at $100, they make the original and much pricier model "irrelevant," even with the loss of wireless charging. The availability for the low-price buds has been updated on Google's official support page, coming to nine new countries next week.
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It seems the music has stopped for the second-gen Pixel Buds as the latest and more affordable A-series version has become the star of the Google Store.
Google just ran out of last year's Pixel Buds
The US Google Store is out of stock and Walmart has them on fire sale
The 2020/2nd gen Pixel Buds are now listed as "out of stock" at the Google Store. This follows the release of the new, cheaper, slightly awkwardly named Pixel Buds A-Series and sizeable discounts for the older model over the last two months at several retailers, raising questions about whether or not the older model has been discontinued.
Google's newest earbuds, the Pixel Buds A-Series, are now available. They're explicitly mid-range and don't have all the bells and whistles of last year's Pixel Buds, but their MSRP is also a lot lower: $99, compared to $179 for the 2020 model.
The Pixel Buds A-Series are now available for sale
They’re just $99 and come in White and Olive colors
We've been expecting the Pixel Buds-A Series for a while. We've been hearing about them since they surfaced in FCC listings in March. Google has also been teasing us about them, first in April, by featuring them in a promotional email and then bluntly tweeting about them. Thankfully, the wait is finally over, as you can now buy the buds from various online retailers for $99.
Get last year's Pixel Buds for even less than the new ones right now
Grab a pair of Google's flagship earbuds for 90 bucks
Google just announced a new pair of wireless earbuds: the $99 Pixel Buds A-Series are a stripped-back version of last year's $179 Pixel Buds, and they're pretty good, but they lack some nice-to-have features like wireless charging. If you want the full-featured older pair, you're in luck: you can snag a pair for 90 bucks today, even cheaper than the A-Series.
Rumors are swirling about a new, quite probably less-expensive pair of Pixel Buds, but the existing set has seen some big discounts lately. None bigger than this, though: the 2020 Pixel Buds are down to just .99 at Verizon.
Sick of waiting for the new Pixel Buds? Last year's model is at its lowest price ever
Do-it-yourself Pixel Buds A-Series
Google's upcoming Pixel Buds A-Series has leaked out several times over the last few months. In fact, the only thing we don't know yet is when they'll finally be officially announced. If you can't take the wait any longer, there's no need to keep hoping for an unveiling. Over at eBay, you can grab a pair of last year's Pixel Buds for just $119, an all-new low.
Google wants you to know when your Pixel Buds will die
A handy new battery feature has been spotted in testing
Google finally jumped on the wireless earbuds bandwagon last year with the Pixel Buds. While they got things like comfort and sound quality right, they didn't do well in terms of connectivity and battery. While Google isn't completely changing either of those things, it's making it easier in Android 12 to know when your buds will run out of charge.
Google released its first Pixel Buds in 2017. They were bad. Pretty much everything about them was underbaked: they didn't sound very good, they weren't comfortable, and they had a weird, cumbersome charging case. Last year, we got a true wireless sequel that was definitely better, but still flawed. After months of software updates — and with a new model on the horizon — are 2020's Pixel Buds a good buy today? Let's talk about it.
Well that didn't take long. After posting semi-official confirmation of the upcoming budget-priced Pixel Buds earlier today in Germany, Google just tweeted it out on the official @Android Twitter account with the image above. A few minutes later, the tweet was deleted.
Google accidentally confirms the name of its new cheap Pixel Buds
Not much mystery left for its as-yet unannounced earbuds
It wouldn't be new hardware from Google without a constant series of escalating leaks. We've known for a while now that a new set of Pixel Buds were in the works, with a budget-friendly price in mind. A promotional email mixup even showed us the new "Forest Green" color before any actual announcement has taken place. Well, you can check another rumor off the list: it seems like Google's next Pixel Buds have a name locked in.
Pick up a pair of Google's premium Pixel Buds at their cheapest price yet — while you can
This might be your best chance before the entry model lands
Google's rumored Pixel Buds refresh has been leaked to hell and back. We already know the company plans to make them cheaper than previous models, possibly by removing the swiping gesture for volume control. You don't need to wait until I/O next month to get Google's true wireless earbuds at a more affordable price. The latest-gen Pixel Buds have hit an all-time low at multiple retailers, making today the perfect opportunity to upgrade your headphones.
Google's new cheap Pixel Buds may lose some features
They could miss out on the swiping gesture for volume
Rumors of a new pair of Google earbuds have been swirling for a little while now. It seems clear that we're getting a cheaper set — possibly called Pixel Buds A in line with its phone naming scheme for its more affordable models — and Google itself appeared to leak an image of the upcoming product. New evidence has popped up that points to a lack of volume gesture controls.
Google's Oh So Orange Pixel Buds have disappeared
They're out of stock, listed as "discontinued" or just straight-up gone at most retailers
Google's Oh So Orange colorway for the newer Pixel Buds may have been discontinued, according to retailer listings. Most storefronts now list the orange-capped earbuds as out of stock.