Google is set to unveil its Pixel 10 series, including four phones with telephoto cameras, a new Pixel Watch, and possibly new Pixel Buds at its event on August 20. The event will feature celebrity guests and live coverage, highlighting Google's latest hardware innovations.
Google has released a Pixel Buds web app for Chromebooks, allowing users to access various settings and features of the Pixel Buds Pro. The web app provides options for controlling active noise control, conversation detection, multipoint, touch controls, and an equalizer. Users can also update the firmware of their Pixel Buds Pro without an Android device. While currently only available on ChromeOS, Google hints at potential support for other operating systems in the future.
Google has released an update for the Pixel Buds app, preparing for new features such as "Hearing Wellness" that tracks volume levels to protect ear health, and "Conversation Detection" that automatically switches to transparency mode when speaking to someone. The update also includes support for Bluetooth super wideband technology to improve phone call audio quality, and a feature to reduce audio latency, potentially exclusive to Pixel phones. Additionally, the Pixel Buds Pro will be available in two new colors, Porcelain and Sky.
Google is rolling out an update to the Pixel Buds app that includes a new notification reminding users to regularly clean and maintain their earbuds. The notification appears after the app tracks 120 hours of usage and provides instructions on how to correctly clean the Pixel Buds Pro. Keeping earbuds clean helps maintain audio quality and prevents charging issues caused by debris. This advice applies to all earbud brands.
Google is preparing to introduce a new notification feature in the Pixel Buds app that will remind users to clean their earbuds on a regular basis. The notification will appear periodically and will direct users to Google's guide on how to clean the earbuds and charging case. Cleaning the Pixel Buds not only improves audio quality but also reduces the chance of charging issues. The app will track the duration of earbud usage and suggest cleaning every 120 hours, which is approximately three weeks for avid listeners.
Google's offer of a free pair of Pixel Buds A-Series and a limited edition case with the purchase of a Pixel 7a will end on May 21. The deal is only available on the Google Store and adds around $125 in value to the $499 smartphone. The limited edition case will not be sold separately. Other retailers are offering their own deals on the Pixel 7a, including free gift cards and discounted service.
The Pixel 7a is expected to launch for €509 in the Eurozone, and a major French retailer has revealed that Google will offer a pre-order bonus worth €99, making the mid-range offering more attractive. The pre-order bonus includes a complimentary pair of Pixel Buds A-Series earbuds with Pixel 7a pre-orders. The pre-order period will last between May 10 and May 22, with pre-orders opening on launch day, which coincides with Google's I/O 2023 keynote.
Google may launch a new blue colorway for the Pixel Buds A-Series and Pixel Buds Pro to match the upcoming Pixel 7a smartphone. The new color variant for the Pixel Buds A-Series is called "Sky Blue" and will be available for €99 shortly after the Google I/O 2023 event. The Pixel Buds A-Series offers solid connectivity, good sound quality, and an always-on Google Assistant, making them a cost-effective option compared to other wireless earbuds. The Pixel Buds Pro in a similar colorway may also be released alongside the new Pixel phones at Google I/O 2023.