{
  "id": 12513369,
  "title": "Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Buds 2a just keep getting better thanks to a new feature-packed update",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-and-buds-2a-just-keep-getting-better-thanks",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:13:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Police",
    "slug": "android-police",
    "url": "https://www.androidpolice.com/pixel-buds-software-release-6144/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Google has released a significant software update for its Pixel Buds series, including the Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and Buds 2a. The update brings several new features, including Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation, which is exclusive to the Pixel Buds Pro 2, according to Android Authority. This feature adjusts audio and noise cancellation in real-time based on how well the earbuds are seated in the user's ear.\n\nThe update also includes enhancements to Live Translate, allowing users to translate conversations instantly with a simple touch on the earbuds, as reported by 9to5Google. Additionally, the Pixel Buds will now auto-pause media playback when the user falls asleep, which is detected through Pixel Watch sleep sensing. Other features include Tap to Mute, which allows users to mute and unmute the microphone during phone calls by tapping the earbuds, and Enhanced voice control.\n\nThe update is available for the Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and Buds 2a, with the Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation feature being exclusive to the Pro 2, as per 9to5Google and Android Authority.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/google-pixel-watch-5-falls-to-334-99-in-its-first-price-drop",
        "published": "2026-10-06T10:27:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "Pixel 11 users are reporting Google Maps freezes and strange visual glitches in Android Auto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/pixel-11-users-are-reporting-google-maps-freezes-and-strange-visual",
        "published": "2026-10-06T16:02:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "Google's latest Pixel update could mark the end for the Pixel 6",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/googles-latest-pixel-update-could-mark-the-end-for-the-pixel-6",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:22:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Google rolling out ‘massive’ Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and 2a update",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/google-rolling-out-massive-pixel-buds-pro-pro-2-and-2a-update",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:11:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}