{
  "id": 10487829,
  "title": "Pixel Buds app update lets Gemini control audio and settings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/pixel-buds-app-update-lets-gemini-control-audio-and-settings",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-28T16:20:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/28/pixel-buds-gemini-controls/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google has announced a major Pixel Buds app update following the Pixel 11 launch in September. The latest version 1.0.981607934 of the companion app now includes Gemini audio controls for the Pixel Buds. Using the updated app, users can adjust settings such as EQ preset, ANC mode, conversation detection, and touch controls. This brings up a Gemini overlay with a \"Connecting to Pixel Buds\" message and verbal confirmation. Devices without the app update will simply open the system Bluetooth settings page upon receiving the commands. The Pixel Buds 1.0.981607934 update is currently being rolled out via the Play Store. While three other features Google previewed require a firmware update, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 will receive Dynamic ANC that adjusts to compensate for shifts in the ear seal. Additionally, the Pixel Watch will enable sleep sync, pausing music, disabling touch controls, and silencing notifications on the Pixel Buds. Lastly, users will be able to trigger Live translate by tapping their Pixel Buds.",
  "summary": "With the Pixel 11 launch, Google promised a big Pixel Buds update in September. We’re now starting to see Gemini audio controls with the latest Pixel Buds companion app update. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Pixel Buds app update version 1.0.981607934 released",
    "Gemini audio controls added for Pixel Buds settings",
    "Devices without update open Bluetooth settings page"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Latest Pixel Buds update lets Gemini control your earbuds’ settings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/latest-pixel-buds-update-lets-gemini-control-your-earbuds-settings",
        "published": "2026-09-28T18:07:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}