Google’s new Pixel Buds are coming spring 2020 for $179
0Reported today in The Verge.
Google’s new Pixel Buds are coming spring 2020 for $179
Today, at its October hardware event, Google announced its second-generation Pixel Buds earbuds, the follow-up to the original Pixel Buds, which came out in 2017. The Pixel Buds add more battery life and are true wireless earbuds, coming in at $179.
The new Pixel Buds come in a larger, egg-shaped case versus the flatter case of its predecessor.
The company says “the experience comes to you” — hands-free access to the Google assistant means you don’t have to turn to your phone. Just say “Hey Google” to ask the Assistant for whatever you need and then you can resume whatever you were doing.
The Pixel Buds’ long-range Bluetooth connection makes it so they can be used even when your phone isn’t with you. Inside, the Pixel Buds can stay connected up to three rooms away, and outside, up to a football field away.
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The company says they had to utilize “intricate origami” with the design to make everything fit inside these buds, which are truly wireless (versus the original Pixel Buds), and sit almost flush with your ear. According to Google, they scanned thousands of ears to create a design that would be comfortable for as many people as possible. And these tiny buds pack five hours of continuous battery life on a single charge, and up to 24 hours of battery life using the case.
A new hybrid design is meant to address all sorts of sound issues — while the ear tips do seal the ear to emphasize audio when you’re listening to a call or music, a vent on the bottom lets through environmental sound. And the buds respond to your surroundings with adaptive sound, and will automatically raise and lower the volume depending on the environment you’re in.
When you’re making calls, the two microphones in each Pixel Bud focus on your voice, while a built-in accelerometer that can detect speech through jaw vibration should ensure that you can be heard in less than ideal conditions, like while exercising or when outside on a windy day.
A hint at what could be included in Pixel Buds 2 was spotted back in February on Twitter, when Google senior VP Hiroshi Lockheimer appeared to have outlined a checklist for what to expect in the next iteration of the company’s earbuds.
Wish list for the perfect pair of truly wireless buds:✔️ Great sound quality, latest codecs✔️ 10+ hours before needing a charge✔️ A case that fits in tight pockets, USB-C✔️ Sweat-proof for workouts✔️ Intuitive, tactile buttons✔️ Auto mutes when someone is talking to me
This isn’t Google’s first attempt at earbuds. The original Pixel Buds came out in 2017, and were filled with persistent annoyances which made the experience of using them, well, not great. The charging case was a struggle both to close and position the buds just right for charging. The touch controls allowed for too many errant taps, and certain basic tap controls were missing. And they weren’t actually wireless since they’re attached with a connecting cable.
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