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Sep 28, 2026
Pixel Buds app update lets Gemini control audio and settings
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Google released a Pixel Buds companion app update that integrates Gemini AI controls, allowing users to adjust EQ presets, ANC mode, conversation detection, and touch settings directly from the AI overlay. The update, version 1.0.981607934, is now widely available on the Play Store, replacing the previous Bluetooth settings fallback. Additional features previewed include firmware‑driven Dynamic ANC for the Buds Pro 2, Pixel Watch sleep sync that pauses music and disables touch, and a tap‑to‑trigger Live Translate.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By embedding Gemini into the Buds’ interface, Google turns the earbuds into a hands‑free AI hub, streamlining audio management and expanding real‑time translation capabilities.
