(Pocket-lint) - Google has announced the Pixel Buds A-Series, a twist and repositioning on the Pixel Buds true wireless headphones first announced in 2019.
There isn t a huge change in what s on offer: the A-Series are essentially the same design, but now with a Dark Olive option, while the case is the same design as is much of the functionality.
You ll get the fast pairing experience on Android devices where you just flip the lid open and your phone will detect them for instant pairing, with a prompt to download the app if you re on a non-Pixel device.
The big round touch-sensitive face of these ear buds remain, while there s a choice of three eartips to help you find the right fit to get the best possible experience. As before, there s a small nubbin that wants to provide additional support by hooking into the top of your ear.
Google just announced a new pair of wireless earbuds: the $99 Pixel Buds A-Series are a stripped-back version of last year's $179 Pixel Buds, and they're
Google unveils wireless Pixel Buds A-Series Airpods competitor for $99
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The Pixel Buds A-Series are Google s cheapest Pixel Buds yet at $99. For that price, however, Google says that users will get about the same sound quality as the 2020 Pixel Buds.
In addition to good audio and a cheaper price tag, the Pixel Buds A-Series sport a new design that includes a gentle seal and a spatial vent for normalizing in-ear pressure. There are also beam-forming microphones for clearer audio calls and Google Assistant built-in.
Unlike Apple s more expensive AirPods Pro, the Pixel Buds A-Series don t have active noise cancellation. Instead, Google has added a so-called Adaptive Sound feature that will automatically adjust headphone volume based on an environment s ambient noise levels.
The new Pixel Buds A-Series feature custom-designed 12mm dynamic drivers with optional bass boost functionality and adaptive sound that can increase or decrease the volume automatically based.
Google has announced the Pixel Buds A-Series wireless earbuds, the company's latest attempt at the wireless audio market one that undercuts Apple's cheapest AirPods by $60.