Google built the Pixel Buds Pro firmware with its Pigweed development kit
We’ve now learned that the Pixel Buds Pro mark the first known major use of Google’s open source Pigweed development kit.
Expand Expanding CloseWe’ve now learned that the Pixel Buds Pro mark the first known major use of Google’s open source Pigweed development kit.
Expand Expanding CloseLast week, the day one update for the Pixel Buds Pro became widely available and Google today is rolling out new firmware release 2.14.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has been trying to nail down wireless audio for the better part of five years now, and it really only stuck the landing once, with the Pixel Buds A-Series. Now, Google is finally fulfilling an all-out audio product, with the Pixel Buds Pro delivering in all regards, but there is one small catch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s latest earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro, are well positioned to be a strong competitor to Apple’s AirPods Pro, especially for Android owners. But which set will take the crown as the better noise canceling earbuds? Let’s break it down.
Expand Expanding CloseAudio products are incredibly personal, meaning it’s often great to have the chance to try out a product before actually buying it. With Google’s Pixel Buds Pro, you can do exactly that if you’re in the NYC area.
Expand Expanding CloseOut of the box, the Pixel Buds Pro is running older firmware but Google now says the day one update has “completed its rollout” and should be available if you didn’t see it initially.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s newest earbuds, the Pixel buds Pro, are undoubtedly a good pair of buds. As the name implies, using the Pixel Buds Pro with a Pixel just makes sense, though the latest earbuds from Google are still a fantastic option for other Android devices. Interestingly enough, depending on what you use, there may be no need for an app.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Buds Pro launched earlier this week in four delightful colors, but it should come at no surprise that Google considered many more during the development process. Here are some variants that we believe came closer to launching, but ultimately didn’t.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Buds Pro are finally here, and they’re arriving on doorsteps this week. Quite a few users have already received their unit and, in most cases, Pixel Buds Pro will come with a day-one update – here’s what you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is on a roll with new hardware releases, the latest are the Pixel Buds Pro which aim to correct a few issues that the re-released Pixel Buds suffered from back in 2022. Are they a major step up and worth an upgrade? Here’s everything you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel Buds Pro arrive with easily the best hardware package we’ve seen to date on an audio product from Google, but it also makes some changes to software, removing “Adaptive Sound” and “Attention Alerts” in the process. But on the other hand, Google is also working to deliver a full EQ to Pixel Buds Pro later this year.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro technically don’t go on sale until tomorrow, but the product is already arriving on doorsteps for some users, and the “Coral” orange color variant is sold out at some retailers, with other colors also starting to struggle.
Update: Post has been updated to reflect launch-day stock. See below.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Unpacked is coming up in two weeks, and we’re all anxious to know what Samsung has up its sleeves for us. We know Samsung is planning the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 along with a new Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseThese days, we’re just floating in a sea of truly wireless earbuds that all sort of do the same thing for too much money. While Google has been working with truly wireless earbuds for years now, the first-party buds to come from the company haven’t always been heavy hitters. Now, Google is launching and shipping out the newest in its Pixel Buds lineup – the Pixel Buds Pro. So how did we get here?
Expand Expanding CloseAs of this morning, the Google Pixel Buds Pro have already begun shipping to those who preordered a set. In preparation for Thursday’s formal launch, Google’s Pixel Buds app has gotten an update today, revealing the new settings for Pixel Buds Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseAhead of the first units shipping for Thursday’s launch, it has emerged that the Google Store is giving the Pixel Buds Pro an extended 30-day return window.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Buds Pro went up for pre-order on July 21, and are set to see its formal release in just a couple of days. Now, Google appears to have started shipping some of the first Pixel Buds Pro orders.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Pixel Buds Pro are now available for pre-order ahead of their release on July 28, but one user has already gotten their hands on the earbuds, giving us a preview of what to expect, and showing how they compare to the A-Series.
Expand Expanding CloseTruly wireless earbuds are a great way to bring music, podcasts, and more along with you, but it can be difficult to choose which is the right one for you. In this guide, we’ll answer some of the biggest questions around Google Pixel Buds, including which model might be right for you.
Expand Expanding CloseWith pre-orders now open for the Google Pixel Buds Pro, you can now also purchase official Made for Google accessories to help keep your new earbuds free from scratches and comfortably positioned in your ear.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s Pixel 6a is now less a week away from heading to customers, with pre-orders now open for both the new mid-range phone as well as the Pixel Buds Pro – did you order, and, if so, what color did you get?
Expand Expanding CloseWith the Pixel Buds Pro going on pre-order today, members of the Pixel Superfans program are getting $20 off the $199.99 headphones when purchasing from the Google Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Fast Pair is a fantastic feature we often find ourselves using on Android devices. It makes pairing and switching between phones and tablets a little easier, even if it’s still a hassle. Out to change that, Google is introducing a new technology teased back at Google I/O 2022 called audio switching that compliments the already existing Fast Pair on the Pixel Buds Pro and more devices down the road.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 6a is now available to pre-order in Europe, and it comes with a free pair of Pixel Buds A-Series. Pixel Buds Pro is also now available for pre-order ahead of next week.
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