Pixel Buds Archives

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November 11, 2024

Best Android app price drops and freebies: Galaxy Trucker, Codenames, NABOKI, more

- Walmart has launched its first wave of Black Friday sales. - Discounts on the Samsung Tab S10 reach up to 0 off. - The Google Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch for kids is available at a competitive price. - The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are at an all-time low price. - Notable Android games on sale include: - Galaxy Trucker - Codenames - NABOKI - Klocki - HOOK 2 - Deep Space

AppWizard

November 8, 2024

Best Android app price drops and freebies: MEGA MAN X, Ace Attorney Trilogy, and more

A new wave of Android game and app deals has emerged as the weekend approaches, coinciding with the early access Samsung Black Friday sale and Best Buy Black Friday Doorbuster event. Notable offers include the latest Google Pixel 9 handsets, Pixel Watch 3, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at their best prices yet, along with a significant price drop on Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7. Featured mobile game deals include MEGA MAN X, MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline, Ace Attorney Trilogy, Templar Battleforce, Star Traders, and Heroes of Steel, all available at reduced prices.

AppWizard

October 16, 2024

October Pixel Drop: Helpful enhancements for your devices

Gemini is now accessible on all Pixel Buds models, including Pixel Buds Pro, A-Series, and the original version, allowing hands-free interaction by saying, “Hey Google, let’s talk.” Gemini Live has been made available to all Pixel users at no cost and now supports additional languages, including German and Portuguese. Users can also use Gemini to locate saved content in Pixel Screenshots by asking it to find specific items, such as “find the brand of sneakers I saved in Screenshots.”

AppWizard

October 15, 2024

Google Pixels stock up on features in its October drop as Android 15 arrives

Google's October feature drop for Pixel devices includes enhancements for both new and legacy models. The Pixel 9 series will receive underwater photography and video capabilities, the Gemini Extension for Pixel Screenshots, and the Audio Magic Eraser feature. New Theft Protection features, including AI-powered "Theft Detection Lock," are being introduced for the Pixel 6 series. Legacy devices will gain Night Sight capabilities in Instagram and the "Private Spaces" feature with the rollout of Android 15. The Pixel Weather app will include a "Pollen Data Block" in select European countries. The Pixel Watch 3 will have its "Loss of Pulse Detection" feature available in additional countries and allow emoji reactions to emails. The Pixel Tablet will receive new screensaver options, and the Pixel Buds Pro will integrate Gemini AI for enhanced functionality.

AppWizard

October 11, 2024

Pixel Buds app finally gets Material You’s themed icons option

Google is updating the Pixel Buds app to align with the Material You design language found in Android 13 and beyond. The update, version 1.0.680489030, introduces themed icons that adopt the user's selected color scheme, which can be enabled or disabled through the personalization settings on Android devices. The update is currently being rolled out, and users may need to wait for the changes to appear. Additionally, Google is working on reintroducing the "Noise Control" panel in Android 15, allowing users to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and transparency mode on their Pixel Buds Pro 2 or Buds Pro. Other apps, such as Play Games, Opinion Rewards, and Google Translate, have yet to receive a design refresh.

AppWizard

October 10, 2024

Google’s Pixel Buds app now falls in line with the rest of Android

Google has rolled out an update for the Pixel Buds app that aligns with Android's Material You design, featuring themed icons. The update is part of an effort to enhance visual harmony with Android devices. Additionally, Google is reintroducing the "Noise Control" panel in Android 15, which will allow users to quickly switch between active noise cancellation and transparency modes on devices like the Pixel Buds Pro 2. The new panel is expected to include a floating menu that integrates with the Pixel Buds app, and early findings suggest that users may need to select the "Spatial Audio" option to access the Noise Control interface. The information is derived from the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2, with a potential release rumored for October.

AppWizard

October 5, 2024

With Gemini for Pixel Buds, spoken notifications are only for messaging apps

The Gemini feature on Pixel Buds allows spoken notifications only for specific messaging applications: Google Chat, Google Messages, Google Voice, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. This change limits the broader notification capabilities previously available through Google Assistant, which included notifications from any app. Users can revert to Google Assistant by disabling Gemini, but this will eliminate the ability to use both features simultaneously. Activating Gemini will also turn on the phone's screen to display a transcript for longer conversations, with measures in place to prevent accidental touches.

AppWizard

October 3, 2024

Gemini Extensions Will Help Google’s AI Take Over Your Android Phone

Google is introducing Gemini, an AI that aims to enhance its capabilities beyond traditional chatbots by integrating with various Google applications like Google Keep, Google Calendar, and Tasks, in addition to its current functionality with Gmail, Maps, and YouTube. This integration will allow users to transfer information between apps seamlessly, such as retrieving recipes from Gmail and adding ingredients to Google Keep. Gemini will also utilize the phone's camera to capture images for reminders in Google Calendar. The rollout of these features is expected in the coming weeks, and Gemini has begun to take on functions previously managed by Google Assistant. Google has announced enhancements to Gmail's summary cards and "Happening soon" features, which will provide timely updates based on email content. Additionally, Gemini will support over 40 languages, starting with French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Hindi, and will allow conversations in two languages simultaneously.

AppWizard

October 1, 2024

You can now control your Galaxy Buds on more devices beyond Android

The Pixel Buds web app is now available for Windows and macOS users, expanding from its previous limitation to Chromebooks. It is compatible with macOS Sonoma 14 and Windows 11, but does not work with Safari; Chrome is recommended for macOS. Users can control features such as noise cancellation, transparency mode, conversation detection, and customize equalizer settings. The app allows users to manage their earbuds, view firmware versions, and update them without needing an Android device. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 features Gemini integration for improved sound quality and comes in various colors.

Winsage

October 1, 2024

Pixel Buds Pro 2 ‘Noise Control’ now live in Android 15 Volume menu

Google has introduced a new feature called Noise Control within the Android 15 Volume menu, enhancing the user experience for audio enthusiasts. This feature allows users to adjust the volume and access options for Noise Cancellation, Off, and Transparency while using the Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds Pro 2. The update also includes a redesigned Volume menu and additional features like Spatial Audio with three settings (Off, Fixed, and Head Tracking) and a slightly less prominent Live Caption feature. The rollout of Noise Control is being executed as a server-side update, making it more accessible.