Google brings ANC to its A-Series earbuds with the Pixel Buds 2a
Apple brought active noise cancellation (ANC) to its "regular" AirPods last year, and for 2025, Google is doing the same. Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a ($130) today alongside its slate of Pixel 10 phones, marking the first time the company's so-called A-Series earbuds have come equipped with ANC. Google also took design cues from its pricier Pixel Buds Pro 2 while outfitting this new model with a Tensor A1 chip. Sadly, all of the upgrades come with a price increase as the Pixel Buds 2a are $30 more than the previous version. <br /> For the 2a's design overhaul, Google ditched the "stabilizer arc" for the "twist-to-adjust stabilizer" from the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Like before, the company promises this element allows you to have both a secure a [...]
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