Google’s New ‘Pixel Buds’ Offer Real-Time Translation Feature will also work on the original Google Pixel
Google-branded earbuds are coming. The company announced at its annual hardware event today that it'll be releasing truly wireless earbuds this fall called the Pixel Buds. The circular Pixel Buds feature gesture controls, including swipes or touches to switch songs, answer phone calls, or adjust volume levels. Touching the right earbud will activate the built-in Google Assistant, which can be used to get directions, set reminders, or access music and messages. They should last for five hours on a single charge.
Just like the Pixel phones, the earbuds come in three colors: black, white, and blue. They'll cost $159. Google's online store says the blue and black versions will ship in six to seven weeks but lists the white as "out of stock."
One way Google addressed the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack
on the Pixel 2 at their October 4th event was by introducing Pixel Buds. These
Bluetooth headphones feature the Google Assistant built-in, Fair Pair, and a
real-time translation feature.
Fortunately, Google has now confirmed beyond a shadow of a
doubt that the neat latter feature will also work on last year’s Pixel and
Pixel XL.
As an audio headset for listening to media, Pixel Buds work
with Android 5.0 or higher and iOS 10.0 or above. To access the Google
Assistant, Android Marshmallow is required, while the dedicated Assistant app
needs to be installed on iOS. Meanwhile, Fast Pair also requires a device
running Android 6.0 or above.
The real-time translation feature is exclusive to Made by
Google phones. While demoed with the Pixel 2 on stage, a Google Support article
confirms that it will also work with the original Pixel.
Additionally, Google Translate needs to be installed on your
device, with Google also noting that the translation feature is launched from
the Assistant by asking “Help me speak [language].” Therefore, all other
Assistant requirements need to be met for use.
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