Google Announces Pixel Buds Pro With AirPods Pro Features Like Spatial Audio and Transparency Mode

[MacRumors]

Google today at its I/O developer conference unveiled a range of new Pixel devices that will compete with Apple products, including Pixel Buds Pro.

Pixel Buds Pro are Google's new premium wireless earbuds with similar features as AirPods Pro, including active noise cancellation, a Transparency mode that lets ambient noise in, hands-free "Hey Google" voice control, automatic switching between previously paired Bluetooth devices, integration with Google's Find My Device app for tracking their location when misplaced, and spatial audio support starting later this year.

Pixel Buds Pro adapt to your ear with a Silent Seal feature that maximizes noise cancellation, while built-in sensors measure the pressure in your ear canal to make sure they are comfortable to wear during long listening sessions, according to Google.

Pixel Buds Pro can be paired with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device, making them compatible with devices like the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. They charge wirelessly in a case and offer up to 11 hours of listening time per charge, or up to seven hours with active noise cancellation enabled. The case can also be charged via USB-C.

Pixel Buds Pro will be available to pre-order on July 21, with pricing set at $199 in the U.S., compared to $249 for AirPods Pro. The earbuds are designed with a soft matte finish and are available in four color options: Coral, Lemongrass, Fog, and Charcoal.

AirPods Pro have not received any hardware updates since they were first released in October 2019. Rumors suggest that second-generation AirPods Pro will be released later this year with an upgraded wireless chip, motion sensors for fitness tracking capabilities, and potentially a more compact design similar to the Beats Studio Buds.

Article Link: Google Announces Pixel Buds Pro With AirPods Pro Features Like Spatial Audio and Transparency Mode

 

[Sydnxt]

Different colourways! What a novel concept.

 

[sorgo †]

Ain’t no one buying that ****

 

[dmx]

Could they at least come up with their own names for these “borrowed” features?

 

[Ralfi]

That “Hey Google” is so superior to Apple’s offering & is a big selling point imo. These should sell well.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

The fact Google introduced new colors, Wow! Hopefully Apple will follow the same footsteps with the AirPods Pro line up.

 

[anshuvorty]

Always remember, these headphones can be listening to you and stealing your information! After all, it is made by Google....

 

[Pezimak]

They announced a lot of things today, the Pixel Watch looked the most interesting, the Pixel 7 is an expected upgrade, these ear buds are just like Apples in features, and they showed a new Pixel tablet coming out sometime next year that looked like the most boring generic design I’ve seen!
It was very tiresome watching the event with all the Google staff cheering and wooing and clapping every 5 seconds.

Oh and they are finally going to make Android more tablet specific at last. But not too much, bit like Apple really.

 

[blazerunner]

Ain’t no one buying that ****

Because it doesn't have the Apple logo, right? As if that's the only thing that matters.

 

[sorgo †]

Because it doesn't have the Apple logo, right? As if that's the only thing that matters.

Exactly😍 You get it

 

[Darth Tulhu]

Me likey.

I wonder how well they'd integrate with my Apple ecosystem, though.

That is the SINGLE reason why I use AirPods, the ease.

 

[AngerDanger]

Always so exciting to see what superellipsoid companies cram their buds in!

Really hoping for an n=1 someday…

 

[anshuvorty]

TBH, I really don't think Google's version of Spatial Audio will be as jaw-dropping as it is with Apple's implementation of it, especially with the AirPods Max...it's insane how good it is with the AirPods Max.

 

[djcerla]

That “Hey Google” is so superior to Apple’s offering & is a big selling point imo. These should sell well.

That’s not how the market works.

 

[The Game 161]

Some good step forwards for Google but I just hope they carry it on and don’t keep improving

 

[xxFoxtail]

Google also announced their wallet with drivers license support. Hopefully this gets the ball rolling faster for more states to adopt it.

 

[Danfango]

Having watched a friend deal with Google Pixel warranty issues, um nope!

 

[Heat_Fan89]

Ain’t no one buying that ****

Really, cause I am. OK Google, when can I preorder the Pixel Buds Pro? OK, Google Buds Pro will be available later this year for preorder. Oh and tell Siri I said Hi. ?

 

[sorgo †]

Really, cause I am. OK Google, when can I preorder the Pixel Buds Pro? OK, Google Buds Pro will be available later this year for preorder. Oh and tell Siri I said Hi. 😂

Keep Siri’s name out your mouth 😘😘

 

[Macintosh TV]

Too little too late. The new AirPod Pro will be out soon enough and the current version will drop to this price or less. You can already find them for this price from time to time.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Always remember, these headphones can be listening to you and stealing your information! After all, it is made by Google....

Always remember, Apple is restructuring to drive advertising revenue in a bigger way. Best way to make the most money with that is to "listen," build intelligence on individuals so that advertisers can target messages specifically at relevant prospects. After all, Apple sure likes them record revenues from services.

An exceptional way to do this is to cut off all of the other players from having easy ways to build up information on the Apple user database... then do the same yourself... and thus be able to spin the proposition that only Apple has the very best profiles on Apple people. Buy now from the only source... and pay a premium for the only game in (this) gigantic, lucrative town.

But of course, Apple would NEVER choose an exclusive on incredible money over user privacy... so much money that pinching off advertising data from others caused behemoths like Facebook and Google, etc tangible, sizable revenue pain.

 

[Macintosh TV]

They announced a lot of things today, the Pixel Watch looked the most interesting, the Pixel 7 is an expected upgrade, these ear buds are just like Apples in features, and they showed a new Pixel tablet coming out sometime next year that looked like the most boring generic design I’ve seen!
It was very tiresome watching the event with all the Google staff cheering and wooing and clapping every 5 seconds.

Oh and they are finally going to make Android more tablet specific at last. But not too much, bit like Apple really.

We'll see on that. Remember, they killed Watch OS and their tablet years ago. They could just as easily do so again. And because of that, most developers aren't going to bother investing resources in apps for the tablet or watch. So you end up with a Windows Phone problem. No one wants to develop for it because there are no users, and no users want to buy it because there are no apps.

Google has too much cancel culture and it's scared many developers away. I'm not going to develop for something they may randomly stop updating after a year or less.

 

[Macintosh TV]

Always remember, Apple is restructuring to drive advertising revenue in a bigger way. Best way to make the most money with that is to listen, build intelligence on individuals so that advertisers can target messages specifically at relevant prospects. After all, Apple sure likes them record revenues from services.

An exceptional way to do this is to cut off all of the other players from having easy ways to build up information on the Apple user database... then do the same yourself... and thus be able to spin the proposition that only Apple has the very best profiles on Apple people. Buy now from the only source... and pay a premium for the only game in (this) town.

LOL. You're purely guessing here. Telling people to worry about something that doesn't yet exist, rather than something that's true currently.

I'm more worried about racism in this country than an asteroid hitting the planet tomorrow. One is actively an issue right now, while the other we don't have any indication will happen and until we do it's silly to waste time worrying about.

But great job trying to distract from the original issue. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

 

[0194839]

The fact Google introduced new colors, Wow! Hopefully Apple will follow the same footsteps with the AirPods Pro line up.

I wouldn’t mind seeing a nice pair of black jet 2nd Gen AirPods Pro this fall.

 

[tbayrgs]

These are the Google version of the Beats Fit Pro for the same price, not the AirPods Pro. The Beats don't have wireless charging but they add likely better water resistance and a more secure fit. Nice to have options but I can't see how automatic switching will work as well considering the sparse amount of Google hardware, at the moment.