Google Launches Pixel Buds Pro 2, First Earbuds With Gemini Support

Google launched Pixel Buds with Gemini (photo: dock. Google)

JAKARTA In addition to launching the latest line of mobile phones, Google also released the latest earbuds, namely the Pixel Buds Pro 2. These earbuds are the first audio devices from Google Pixel that use the Tensor A1 chipset. Thanks to the A1 Tensor, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 has audio processing with very low latency and is able to adapt to the surrounding environment. The Active Noise (ANC) cylinder in this new device is twice as powerful as the previous generation. The Pixel Buds Pro 2 also has multipath Tensor A1 processing which can make music sound more interesting. This chipset provides a dedicated path for music and makes it more independent so that the resulting noise is more accurate and detailed. "Tensor A1 allows us to increase battery life, although the design is smaller and lighter. When the ANC is turned on, you get a battery life of up to 8 hours on the Buds and 30 hours with casing," Google said in its statement. The most interesting part of this earbuds is Gemini support. Google says that Pixel Buds Pro 2 is specifically designed for the Gemini era so that this device is not only focused on playing music, but also on phone calls.

Gemini made this latest earbuds have a virtual assistant based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Google also presents Gemini Live to make the chat feel more natural. To turn on Gemini Live, users only need to open the phone and talk to Gemini. "This device also provides virtual AI assistants without the need to touch hands and eyes when you need it," said Google. "Gemini can do all that and more, even when the phone is locked and in the pocket." Pixel Buds officially opened the pre-order period on August 13 at a price of 229 US dollars (Rp 3.5 million), much more expensive than the original Pixel Buds Pro which is priced at Rp. 2.9 million. Unfortunately, all Pixel devices made by Google do not enter Indonesia.