Overview
- Leaked images obtained by Android Headlines confirm three color options for the Pixel Buds 2a—Iris, Strawberry and Fog Light—continuing Google’s custom palette updates tied to its smartphone launches.
- Official-looking renders from a recent leak show new microphone cutouts that could suggest active noise cancellation, though Google has not confirmed any ANC feature.
- The Pixel Buds 2a succeed the original a-series earbuds introduced in June 2021 and are expected to offer better battery endurance and improved audio performance.
- Google plans to unveil the earbuds alongside its Pixel 10 lineup, Pixel Watch 4 and a new range of PixelSnap accessories that integrate magnets inside the phone case.
- Pre-order bundles in Europe and the UK may include the Pixel Buds 2a with Pixel 10 purchases as part of Google’s regional hardware promotion strategy.