Google Pixel Buds review: in pictures
With the loss of 3.5mm audio jacks, wireless headphones are standard fare. Google's latest wireless earbuds are exactly what Android users needed to challenge the dominance of the AirPods.
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Google Pixel Buds 2 retail package
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Google Pixel Buds 2 retail package contents
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Clearly White Pixel Buds
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Pairing button and USB-C port
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Charging pins and open lid
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Back side of a Google Pixel Buds 2
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Google Pixel Buds and capacitive touch face
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Ready to roll with the Google Pixel Buds 2
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Rock solid fit of the Pixel Buds 2
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Pixel Buds application on an Android phone
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Finding the Pixel Buds
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In-ear detection
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Pixel Buds 2 on a Pixel phone
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Extra toggles on a Pixel phone
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