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Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are discounted to $169 at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store, tying their previous low price. Google states the sale runs through 11:59PM PT on November 8th, though some color options are already sold out at certain retailers.
An Android Authority writer says the OPPO Enco X4 true wireless earbuds solved a persistent fit problem he had with Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2. He notes the Pixel Buds Pro 2 eartips never created a secure seal for him, often requiring third-party eartip swaps to work properly, while he still credits the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for compact design, sound quality and live Gemini chat integration.
Amazon is selling Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $169, down from the $229 list price, a 26% discount that applies across all color options including Olive. The earbuds feature Google's Tensor A1 chip, Silent Seal 2.0 noise cancellation, IP54 water resistance, and up to 48 hours of battery life with the charging case.
Google has released an update for its Pixel Buds 2A and Pro 2 earbuds, adding features first teased in August. Paired with a Pixel Watch, the buds can now detect when a wearer falls asleep and respond by pausing music, muting notifications and disabling touch controls, alongside new tap-to-mute, one-tap live translation, and Gemini voice commands for ANC, EQ and touch settings. The Pro 2 also gains an exclusive Dynamic ANC feature that adjusts audio based on earbud fit.
Google has released a Pixel Buds software update, version 6.144, bringing the previously announced Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation feature to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, which adjusts audio and ANC settings based on earbud fit in real time. The update also adds improvements to Live Translate, voice control, and sleep detection across the Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and Buds 2a models, letting users start translation sessions with a touch gesture without taking out their phone.
Amazon has announced significant discounts on a range of products for Prime Day 2026, including budget Bluetooth speakers, Android earbuds, workout headphones, and upgraded smart displays. The deals feature notable price drops on popular items like the JBL Go 5, Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, and the Echo Show 11, among others. Many of these discounts are the lowest prices seen since their respective launches.
Google has released version 1.0.981607934 of the Pixel Buds app, adding Gemini-powered voice control over earbud settings such as EQ presets, ANC mode, conversation detection, and touch controls. The feature requires the Gemini app and is rolling out now via the Play Store.
Android Authority found new code strings in Pixel Buds app version 1.0.981607934 referencing a 'Mute & unmute' feature. The strings describe a single tap on either earbud to mute or unmute during a call, with a footer noting the feature would be limited to Pixel devices using the Phone and Google Meet apps.
Best Buy is offering a free pair of Pixel Buds 2A in hazel to customers who preorder any qualifying Googlebook laptop through October 25th, 2026. Models from Acer, Lenovo, Asus, HP, and Dell are eligible, with some units shipping as early as October 5th, 2026. The cheapest option, the Acer Googlebook 14, starts at $899 with an Intel Core 5 Ultra chip, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of storage.
Google has raised the price of its Google TV Streamer by 50%, from $100 to $150, on its own store and at retailers like Best Buy, according to 9to5Google. The company has not stated a reason, though the device is still listed at $100 on Amazon for now. The streamer, which replaced Chromecast in 2024, includes 32GB storage, 4GB RAM, and support for 4K60 HDR formats and Dolby Atmos.