"2023 Pixel Ecosystem: Stepping Up with Pixel Watch and Buds Pro"
Google's wearable tech, the Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro, received significant updates in 2023. The Pixel Buds Pro now feature spatial audio with head tracking, a 5-band EQ, and Bluetooth Super Wideband when paired with Pixel 8 devices, among other improvements. Google also introduced a web app for Chromebook users to manage their Pixel Buds Pro settings. The Pixel Watch's updates included Fall Detection, SpO2 tracking, and advanced health features surpassing the Fitbit Sense 2. Both devices saw app enhancements, with notable updates to Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Maps, and YouTube Music for Wear OS. Despite aggressive holiday discounts on the Pixel Buds Pro, recent software updates suggest Google is still invested in the current hardware, potentially hinting at a different market segment for future headphones.