Regardless of being announced in 4 colors, only “Clearly White” is available internationally– as well as stateside– today. Oh So Orange, Quite Mint, and Almost Black are still waitlisted, but Made by Google on Twitter states to “keep an eye out for more #PixelBuds colors coming next month.”
At the end of April, Google launched its 2nd-generation Assistant headphones along with the Pixel 4 and Nest Mini in October. Preliminary accessibility was limited to the United States, but Google today is bringing the new Pixel Buds to the UK, Canada, and 7 other nations as part of an international launch.
Pixel Buds are now available in the list below countries, with Japan neglected of the worldwide launch today:
Scanning countless ears for reference, Google built a “3 point anchor system” to keep Pixel Buds flush and protected “even when exercising.” It begins with a “stabilizer arc” that lines up to the external curvature of your ear, while the “retention curve” matches the ears bottom valley. Interchangeable soft-fit eartips complete that style, while the “spatial vent” avoids the “plugged-ear sensation” feeling and lets users hear their surroundings.
Google loaded 12mm dynamic speaker motorists and sweat/water resistance (IPX4). Dual beam-forming microphones in each bud work to suppress background sound, while a voice accelerometer detects speech through the vibrations of your jawbone. IR proximity sensors work to detect when buds remain in your ear for automatic play/pause.
There are 5 hours of listening (just half that for talk) time on a single charge, while the egg-shaped charging case provides 24 hours. A 10-minute charge in the case provides two hours of listening time. Wireless charging matches USB-C, with the streamlined plan a terrific improvement over the previous bulbous, fabric-covered case.
The Assistant experience starts with “Hey Google” for quick commands and real-time translation, while Adaptive Sound automatically adjusts volume as you move from quiet to loud environments (and after that back). Touch commands on either bud are as follows:
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Single tap: Play/pause
Double tap: Next track, turn down calls, or stop Assistant
Triple tap: Previous track
Swipe forward: Raise volume
Swipe backwards: Lower volume
Press and hold: Check alerts or activate Assistant
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Google packed 12mm vibrant speaker drivers and sweat/water resistance (IPX4). IR proximity sensors work to discover when buds are in your ear for automated play/pause.
It begins with a “stabilizer arc” that lines up to the outer curvature of your ear, while the “retention curve” matches the ears bottom valley. There are 5 hours of listening (only half that for talk) time on a single charge, while the egg-shaped charging case provides 24 hours.
