Google has updated the Pixel Buds Pro 2 with a much-anticipated improvement.

The upgrades do not end there. Users can now utilize head movements to manage calls and messages. A simple nod can answer calls or respond to texts, while a shake of the head declines them. Furthermore, Gemini Live is enhanced for operation in loud settings. Sophisticated audio processing emphasizes the user's voice and reduces ambient noise, ensuring conversations are consistently clear, even in disruptive surroundings.

Adaptive Audio

Loud Noise Protection

Head Gestures for managing interactions

Enhanced Gemini Live communication in loud settings

If a Pixel Buds Pro 2 is paired with a Pixel or Android 6.0+ device, the update will automatically download. This process usually takes around 10 minutes, and users can continue using their earbuds during this time. The actual installation starts the next time the earbuds are placed in their charging case (with sufficient battery) and also requires approximately 10 minutes.

If automatic updates are disabled, users can manually initiate the update through the Pixel Buds app:

Place the earbuds securely in the charging case.

Launch the Google Pixel Buds application.

Navigate to More settings → Firmware update.

Select Manual update available and adhere to the provided instructions. This process will take about 15 minutes.

Enhancing the Pixel Buds Pro 2

With this update, Google positions the Pixel Buds Pro 2 closer to competitors like the AirPods Pro 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Adaptive Audio now matches the capabilities of other leading earbuds, and head gestures offer a practical, hands-free advantage. However, the most significant feature is Gemini AI, transforming the Pixel Buds Pro 2 into a more versatile assistant beyond just audio and calls, thus making them more intelligent.

In initial evaluations of the Pixel Buds Pro 2, sound quality and noise cancellation were exceptional, but the "smart" features seemed less impressive. This update addresses that. Managing calls, texts, and Gemini Live interactions are now more intuitive and dependable, particularly in noisy environments, making the earbuds a more intelligent daily companion.

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