The Google Pixel Watch debuted at the I/O 2022 consumer keynote on Wednesday as the company’s first smartwatch — long after it was part of the rumor mill. The new offering comes in a rounded domed design, unlike the Apple Watch, which features a rectangular display with rounded edges. The Pixel Watch also comes with different color options and a list of fitness tracking features. In addition to the Pixel Watch, Google unveiled the Pixel Buds Pro as its latest true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds – competing with the likes of Apple’s AirPods Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro.
Google Pixel Watch, Pixel Buds Pro Price
google pixel watch The price is yet to be disclosed. However, Google said in the keynote that the smartwatch will be available in the US starting this fall.
Google Pixel Buds ProAt the same time, its price is $ 199 (about Rs 15,400). The earbuds come in four different colors — charcoal, coral, fog and lemongrass — and will go on pre-order in the US starting July 21.
No information has been revealed about the launch of Pixel Watch and Pixel Buds Pro in India yet.
Google Pixel Watch Specifications
Google Pixel Watch latest run Wear OS And it has a circular display with minimal bezels and a curved glass protection that brings out the Pebble-like domed design. It comes with a tactile crown—similar to the Apple Watch’s Digital Crown—and has a stainless steel construction. The Pixel Watch also comes with a customizable, swappable wristband that can be attached seamlessly. However, the watch doesn’t support any of the regular 22mm straps. If you have an. Have seen it looks familiar too apple watch which supports proprietary-style bands.
On the software side of things, Google Said Pixel Watch runs an improved Wear OS UI with more fluid navigation and smart notifications. It makes sense for Google to offer a different experience on its device than on other smartwatches, so you can check out a list of differences on other Wear OS models.
“All of this tappable is designed to be voice enabled and viewable so you can be more present at home, at work or on the go,” said Rick Osterloh, SVP, devices and services at Google, keynote. in.
The Pixel Watch is also integrated with Google’s offerings, including the Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Wallet, for a better experience. Google has also built the Pixel Watch into a remote for compatible smart home devices using the Home app for Wear OS. This lets you adjust your thermostat or turn the lights on or off right from your wrist.
Google has also integrated Fitbit To deliver an “industry-leading health and fitness experience” out-of-the-box within the Pixel Watch. Google said that this watch provides continuous heart rate and sleep tracking. Users can also view their Active Zone minutes while working out and track their stats and progress against various fitness goals.
The Pixel Watch also works with the Find My Device app to help users locate their lost Pixel phones, earbuds, or any other supported device on a map available on their wrist.
Google Pixel Buds Pro Specifications
The Google Pixel Buds Pro comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that uses a new Silent Seal technology that is claimed to help compensate for audio leakage and maximize the amount of noise canceled. helps. This makes the new earbuds a significant upgrade over the existing Pixel Buds and Pixel Buds A-Series Because both do not have ANC support. Pixel Buds Pro also includes a Transparency Mode that helps users hear ambient sound. Later this year, Google also promises to update the Pixel Buds Pro with spatial audio support to compete with Apple airpods pro,
Google Pixel Buds Pro with ANC and Transparency Mode
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Detailing the ANC, Google said the earbuds have beam-forming microphones that use noise suppression algorithms trained with machine learning to suppress wind traffic and other background noise. The earbuds are also powered by a custom audio chip, which is claimed to deliver power efficiency to the hardware for up to 11 hours of listening time, or up to seven hours with ANC turned on.
Like the current Pixel Buds and other Pixel devices, the Pixel Buds Pro comes with a hands-free Google Assistant experience. You can use the experience to translate into 40 languages or ask the Assistant to get walking directions, without having to physically use your phone.
Google has bundled the Pixel Buds Pro earbuds with a charging case that has USB Type-C for wired charging as well as Qi wireless charging. The Buds also include support for multipoint connectivity so users can connect them to “compatible phones, tablets, laptops and TVs” simultaneously and switch between audio streams on the go. Users will also be able to locate their Pixel Buds Pro using Find My Device in case the earbuds are lost.
In terms of connectivity, the Pixel Buds Pro has Bluetooth v5.0. The earbuds can be paired with any Bluetooth v4.0+ device, including Android And iOS devices as well as tablets and laptops.
The bundled case sports an IPX2 splash resistant design, while the earbuds feature IPX4 sweat resistance. The earbuds also include capacitive touch sensors for tap and swipe gesture support. The charging case supports sFast Charge to deliver up to an hour of listening time with five minutes of charging. This also brings the total listening time (without ANC) to 31 hours.