At its Made by Google event on August 13, Google unveiled a range of new products, including the Pixel 9 series, Pixel Buds Pro 3, and Pixel Watch 3. This year’s lineup is packed with advanced AI features powered by Gemini integration, making these devices smarter and more intuitive than ever. With these enhancements, Google is positioning its products as strong contenders in the market. Let’s dive into the key offerings of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Watch 3 to see how they stand out.
Top specifications of the Pixel Buds Pro 2
–The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are powered by Google’s new Tensor A1 chip. This custom-designed processor enhances audio performance by handling low-latency audio processing and advanced noise cancellation. It also supports sophisticated AI features, enabling seamless interaction with Google’s voice assistant and improving overall sound quality.
–The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are notably lighter and smaller compared to their predecessors. By reducing the size by 27 per cent and the weight by 24 per cent, these earbuds are designed for greater comfort and a more secure fit. This redesign aims to make them more ergonomic for extended wear without discomfort.
–With Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) enabled, the earbuds can last up to 8 hours on a single charge. When used with the charging case, the total battery life extends up to 30 hours. Additionally, a quick 15-minute charge can provide up to 3 hours of additional playback time, ensuring you have power when you need it most.
–The Tensor A1 chip powers a significantly improved noise cancellation system, as per Google. This system is capable of adapting to ambient sounds up to 3 million times per second, making it twice as effective as the previous generation. It can filter out a broad range of environmental noises, from traffic to conversations, providing a quieter listening experience.
–The Pixel Buds Pro 2 come with four different sizes of eartips to ensure a perfect fit for various ear shapes and sizes. This variety allows users to select the most comfortable and secure option, enhancing both the acoustic seal and overall comfort of the earbuds.
–Available in four stylish colors—Porcelain, Hazel, Peony, and Wintergreen—the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are designed to complement a range of personal styles and preferences, ensuring that there is a color to match your aesthetics.
Features of the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
–Advanced Noise Cancellation:The Pixel Buds Pro 2 feature an upgraded Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system that is twice as effective as previous models, Google claims in its blog. The Tensor A1 chip enables this system to continuously adapt to your surroundings up to 3 million times per second. This advanced noise cancellation can effectively block out a wide range of unwanted sounds, from the hum of city traffic to the chatter in a busy café, providing a more immersive and undisturbed listening experience.
–Gemini Integration: Integrated with Google’s Gemini AI, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer hands-free access to virtual assistance. You can use voice commands to get directions, set reminders, or receive music recommendations without needing to interact with your phone. Gemini Live further enhances this experience by enabling extended, natural conversations with the AI. This means you can have in-depth interactions, ask complex questions, and get real-time responses, even when your phone is locked or in your pocket.
–Find My Device Feature:The Pixel Buds Pro 2 come with a built-in Find My Device feature, which includes a ringing speaker in the charging case. If you misplace your earbuds, this feature helps you locate them by making the case emit a sound, making it easier to find your earbuds even if they are hidden in your bag or under furniture.
–Clear Calling:The earbuds are designed to enhance call quality by isolating your voice from background noise. This feature ensures that your calls are clearer and more intelligible, making it easier for the person on the other end to hear you without repeatedly asking you to repeat yourself.
–Conversation Detection: The Pixel Buds Pro 2 come with Conversation Detection, a feature that automatically turns off noise cancellation when it detects that you’re speaking. This allows you to have conversations without needing to manually adjust the settings, making transitions between listening to music and talking to others seamless and convenient.
–Spatial Audio with Head Tracking:To create a more immersive audio experience, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 include spatial audio with head tracking. This technology adjusts the sound based on the movement of your head, making it feel like you’re in the center of the action. It enhances the realism of movies and shows, providing a more engaging and lifelike listening experience.
–Multi-Device Switching:The earbuds support seamless switching between multiple devices. Whether you’re moving from your laptop to your phone or tablet, you can easily transition your audio without needing to manually disconnect and reconnect your earbuds.
Top specs of the Pixel Watch 3
–The Pixel Watch 3 comes in two sizes, with the new 45mm option offering a larger screen. The 45mm model provides 40% more display area compared to the previous generation, while the 41mm offers 10 per cent more screen space.
–Battery Life and Charging: With the efficient displays and Wear OS 5, the Pixel Watch 3 offers reliable all-day battery performance.Extends battery life up to 36 hours across both sizes without sacrificing essential features. The 45mm model has a 35% larger battery, while the 41mm charges 20% faster, saving you up to 15 minutes on a full charge.
–The watch Comes with a complimentary six-month subscription to Fitbit Premium, offering personalized workout recommendations and access to a variety of Peloton workout classes.
– Available in a range of colors and materials, including Matte Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose Quartz. Accessory bands are offered in leather, metal, and woven options.
Top features of the Pixel Watch 3
–The Loss of Pulse Detection is a life-saving innovation that can automatically alert emergency services in critical situations. The watch also tracks heart rate with high accuracy, providing valuable insights into your fitness and health.
–Fitness Tracking Tools:New tools such as Daily Readiness, Cardio Load, and Target Load help you monitor your recovery, training intensity, and personalized fitness goals. The Fitbit Morning Brief offers a daily digest of your sleep, readiness, and exercise metrics.
–The Workout Builder allows for custom run planning with goals for distance, time, pace, or heart rate. The watch provides real-time feedback and guidance, including haptic cues and audio instructions during your runs.
–Integrated Google and Pixel Features:The watch integrates seamlessly with Google services. Use it as a remote for Google TV, view live camera feeds from Google Home, and use the Pixel Recorder app for voice notes. It also features Call Assist for handling spam calls and supports unlocking your Pixel phone or car with the Ultra-Wideband chip.
–Fitbit Premium Integration:With a six-month Fitbit Premium subscription included, you get access to advanced workout plans and classes to enhance your fitness journey.
Pixel Buds Pro 2, Pixel Watch 3: Price in India
In India, the Google Pixel Watch 3 is priced at Rs 39,900 for the 41mm model and Rs 43,900 for the larger 45mm version. Initially, only the Wi-Fi variants of the Pixel Watch 3 will be available in the Indian market. Additionally, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will be priced at Rs 22,900 in India.
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