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Save up to $200 on Pixel, Pixel Watch, other products on Google Store

Although Samsung’s new Galaxy S23 series is stealing the headlines right now, those shopping for a new phone and who don’t want an S23 might want to consider Google’s Pixel phones, which are currently on sale (alongside several of the company’s accessories).

Currently, the Canadian Google Store has the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, Watch, Buds Pro and Chromecast with Google TV on sale:

If the Google Store isn’t your jam, Amazon also has some Google phones discounted:

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Buy Google’s Pixel Buds Pro for $60 off for Boxing Week

If you’re looking for a solid pair of wireless earbuds at a discount, the Google Store’s deal on the Pixel Buds Pro is pretty stellar.

Right now, the high-end wireless earbuds are on sale for $199.99, $60 off their regular price of $259.99. Google ran a similar offer on the Pixel Buds Pro during Black Friday.

Google’s Pixel buds Pro are available in ‘Charcoal,’ ‘Fog,’ and ‘Lemongrass.’ In Brad Bennett’s MobileSyurp review of the Pixel Buds Pro, he praised their great sound, solid battery life and excellent mic.

Find Google’s Pixel Buds Pro deal below:

Pixel Buds Pro: Now $199.99, was $250 ($60 off)

Along with this offer, Google also slashed the price of all of its smartphones, including $300 off the Pixel 7 Pro, bringing the device’s cost down to $879.

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Google shares new design teaser video for Pixel 7, Watch, and Buds Pro

Google released yet another teaser video highlighting the design of products it’s set to release at an event on October 6th.

The latest video joins design videos for the Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 Pro, although this time around, it shows multiple devices, including the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, Pixel Watch, and — strangely — the already-released Pixel Buds Pro.

The video starts by showing a few angles of the Pixel 7, particularly focusing on the camera bar, before switching to the Pixel 7 Pro. However, if you watched the Pixel 7 Pro design video, then the few shots in this video will look very familiar.

At about 16 seconds, the video moves over to the Pixel Watch — again, it seems to recycle shots from the smartwatch design video. Finally, it shows a few views of the Pixel Buds Pro, including an x-ray-like shot highlighting the internals. Then there’s a shot of the Buds Pro sitting in the charging case before the video closes out by cycling through all the colour options for the earbuds.

Unfortunately, there’s nothing in the video that we haven’t seen before. Google has extensively detailed its upcoming products since first teasing them at the I/O developer conference in May.

Google’s set to release the Pixel 7 series, Pixel Watch, and possibly more at its event on October 6th. You can check out a full breakdown of what’s expected here.

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Source: Google Via: Android Police

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Pixel Buds Pro active noise cancellation feature now integrated in volume menu

It looks like the Pixel Buds Pro has gotten a new update to make it easier to access Active Noise cancellation, according to 9to5Google.

Previously, users would need to open the Pixel Buds app and then head over to the Sound menu to access the ANC.

Now, the Active Noise Control strip, which has the options for ‘Noise Cancellation,’ ‘Off,’ and ‘Transparency,’ appears at the top of the Pixel Buds app. Further, Google has also added the same strip to the ‘Sounds & vibration’ page, that’s accessed by your volume slider.

So, all you need to do is hit your volume slider and tap the three-dot menu at the bottom, and you’ll see the same Active Noise Control strip below the Media volume slider.

This is a server-side update, so if you don’t see it yet, it should be on the way.

Source: 9to5Google

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Google Pixel Buds Pro get firmware update with bug fixes and ‘improvements’

Google’s newest wireless earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro, got a day-one update and now another firmware patch that’s “slowly rolling out” over the next week.

Google detailed the firmware update in a post on the Pixel Buds Help support page, noting that it “contains general bug fixes and improvements.” Unfortunately, it’s not entirely clear what that entails, but hopefully, the update fixes any issues Pixel Buds Pro owners are dealing with.

This update brings the Pixel Buds Pro firmware up to version 2.14 — the day-one patch was version 2.12.

9to5Google notes that the Pixel Buds app (or preferences page on Pixel devices) refers to the update as “120+release_2.12_signed to 122+release_2.14_signed,” which seems like it could get confusing for users.

To perform the update, open the Pixel Buds app or preferences page on your smartphone, head to ‘More settings,’ > ‘Firmware update,’ and tap ‘Manual update available.’ The update process can take a few minutes — once downloaded, the earbuds will reboot and run a ‘Checking the update…’ process. Finally, the app notes that the Pixel Buds Pro case will also update once users store the earbuds for about 10 minutes.

Interestingly, it took Google three months to roll out the first update to its budget Pixel Buds A-Series. Hopefully, the rapid updates to the Buds Pro indicate the company is more focused on supporting these earbuds (and not that they’re buggy enough to require multiple, rapid patches).

Source: Google Via: 9to5Google

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Google rolling out automatic audio toggle option for devices paired with Pixel Buds Pro

Google is starting to roll out its new audio switching feature for Android. Through its use, Android users can automatically switch audio between devices. However, this feature hinges on the use of Pixel Buds Pro.

With a pair of wireless Pixel Buds Pro, users will be able to start taking advantage of this new feature. Once available, Android will automatically toggle between any supported phone or tablet. Of course, this also requires the devices to have Bluetooth multipoint connections.

The Android audio toggling system intelligently utilizes a priority system. For instance, if you are listening to Spotify on your tablet and a call comes through on your smartphone, it will automatically transfer the audio over. Users can also switch back via a notification if the software has made a mistake at any point.

Google confirms that although the feature is exclusive to Pixel Buds Pro, for the time being, more headphones will be folded in. This feature is expanding to JBL and Sony devices in the “coming weeks,” Google states. In the future, Google aims to bring this functionality to more platforms outside the Android ecosystem. However, a timeline for this to occur is not yet confirmed.

This feature is similar to the one Apple provides across its devices. Back in 2020, Apple introduced the ability to transfer the connection of a pair of AirPods between its devices. Using AirPods, users can quickly switch between iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Once a wider range of devices can use the feature, this will be novel for Android users with Bluetooth earbuds.

Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are available to pre-order now and release on July 28th.

Source: Google Via: Engadget

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Google I/O: Pixel 7/6a, Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds Pro and more [SyrupCast 259]

On this week’s SyrupCast, Patrick O’Rourke, Brad Bennett and Dean Daley talk about I/O 2022, including the Pixel Watch, the Pixel 6a, the Pixel 7, the Pixel Buds Pro, the Pixel Tablet and more.

As always, you can watch the podcast on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform.

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Google unveils Pixel Watch, Pixel 7 series, Pixel 6a and Buds Pro at I/O 2022

While Google’s I/O conference often places a significant emphasis on software updates and launches, this year’s keynote offered a look at more hardware than we’d typically expect.

In order of most to least exciting, let’s get into it:

Pixel Watch

After years of waiting, Google has finally unveiled the Pixel Watch.

While we expected to see the watch, it’s pretty exciting to finally get more details about the wearable. First and foremost, this device won’t launch until later this fall, alongside the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. This means we should expect an October launch for the Pixel Watch.

The watch will run WearOS and features “deep integration” with Fitbit and its heart rate, sleep and fitness tracking tech. While Google didn’t reveal much about the wearable, it did mention that the watch will feature a voice assistant, wallet integration, and support for the Google Home app.

You can learn more about Google’s new wearable, here.

Pixel 7 and 7 Pro

While we expected to see the Pixel Watch, catching a glimpse of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro was a surprise.

Google revealed the back of the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro devices. We don’t know much about these two smartphones, but they both will offer the next generation of the Google Tensor chip, Android 13 and more.

You can learn more about the Pixel 7 series, here. 

Pixel 6a

Google has unveiled its Pixel 6a, and while that might not be the most exciting announcement from the keynote, it’s been a full two years since we saw an a-series Pixel smartphone in Canada. The phone will retail at $599 and will be available for pre-order on July 21st and available July 28th.

The Pixel 6a features a 6.1-inch OLED display with a centred hole-punch selfie camera and 60Hz refresh rate, and two 12-megapixel sensors (wide and ultra-wide angle) on the Pixel 6-like visor. Additionally, it sports 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, an 8-megapixel shooter in the front and a 4,410mAh battery.

Check out more details about the Pixel 6a, here. 

Pixel Buds Pro

We expected to see the Pixel 6a at Google I/O 2022, but the Pixel Buds Pro are more of a surprise. While the earbuds leaked a month ago, we assumed it would be at least a few more months before we learned more about Google’s high-end wireless earbuds.

The Pixel Buds Pro will cost $259 in Canada. It’s currently only possible to subscribe for updates on the Buds Pro on Google’s Canadian website. We haven’t verified Canadian availability, but in the U.S., the Pixel buds will launch alongside the Pixel 6a on July 21st.

Like Apple’s AirPods, Google says the Pixel Buds Pro are designed to automatically switch between Android devices via “intelligent” audio switching. The Buds Pro are also IPX4 water-resistant.

For more on the Pixel Buds Pro, click here. 

Pixel Tablet

Google is working on tablets again. This tablet won’t launch until 2023, but we know it will run on the Google Tensor chip.

The front of the tablet in an image that flashed on-screen looks like the display of a Nest Hub. The front-facing camera is also set to be on top when you hold the tablet in landscape, which should be great when video-calling loved ones.

It also seems like the Pixel Tablet is launching in white and green colour variants, but these are probably subject to change.

You can learn more about the Pixel Tablet, here.

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Google reveals new Pixel Buds Pro with active noise cancellation

During its I/O 2022 developer keynote, Google revealed its upcoming Pixel Buds Pro, the tech giant’s first wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation (ANC).

Along with a new design that features a custom-built six-core audio processor, the Buds Pro feature ‘Spatial Audio’ when paired with a Pixel smartphone and improved battery life over the Pixel Buds (2020) and Pixel Buds 6a.

Pixel Buds Pro

Other notable features include sensors that “measure the pressure in your ear canal so the earbuds can actively relieve it and stay comfortable.” As someone who often finds wireless earbuds uncomfortable, I’m very interested in this feature. Google says the Buds Pro feature a “Silent seal” algorithm that’s capable of adapting to your ear’s shape.

Like Apple’s AirPods, Google says that the Pixel Buds Pro are designed to automatically switch between Android devices via “intelligent” audio switching. The Buds Pro are also IPX4 water-resistant.

Though the Pixel Buds Pro seem very promising on paper, the Pixel Buds (2020) suffered from widespread connectivity issues. For what it’s worth, I didn’t have these problems with the 2nd-gen Pixel Buds and used them quite frequently.

The Pixel Buds Pro will cost $259 in Canada. MobileSyrup has reached out to Google for more information regarding Canadian availability.

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Here’s how to watch Google I/O 2022

Google’s annual I/O developer conference is just a few hours away, and similar to the last two years, the keynote will take place online and is available for anyone to stream.

The keynote, which starts today at 10am PT/1pm ET will deliver the major chunk of news on the first day, whereas tomorrow, May 12th will be focused primarily on the developer side of things.

This time around, we aren’t going into the event blindsided. From what we know so far, the first day of I/O will likely introduce the Android 13 Beta 2, closely followed by update announcements regarding AI, machine learning, Google Cloud and Workspace, Google Home, Chrome OS and more.

On the hardware side of things, recent leaks suggest that we’ll see the long-awaited Pixel Watch debut at the event. The smartwatch recently leaked on Reddit, with the user showing off the 20mm variant of the watch with a black soft silicone watch band.

Next up, we might see Google launch the Pixel 6a today. The device has already made its way to Canada’s Radio Equipment List, which indicates that, unlike last year’s Pixel 5a, the Pixel 6a will launch in Canada, provided it is announced at the event today. Judging by the leaks so far, we expect the device to sport a 6.2-inch OLED display, a 5,000mAh battery and a rear visor that houses the camera sensors.

Lastly, we might also see Google drop the Pixel Buds Pro. According to often-reliable leaker Jon Prosser, the earbuds will come in four colourways, namely ‘Real Red,’ ‘Carbon,’ ‘Limoncello’ and ‘Fog.’ Unfortunately, that’s all the information we have about the buds, so it’s entirely possible that they might not be launched at I/O today.

You can keep up with all the announcements by tuning into the live event for free at io.google/2022 at 10am PT/1pm ET. You can also stream the event directly through Google’s YouTube channel or via the YouTube stream embedded below:

Further, if you’d like to receive email updates about the event, you can register for a Google Developer Profile here. If not, you can follow along with MobileSyrup for the latest details from the event. Our Twitter and Instagram and Facebook will also have important announcements as they happen at I/O.