Google's Pixel Buds A Series are an exercise in earbud cost cutting
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Google does a lot of things well. But hardware strategy has never really been among them. The last several years have seen the company at least finding some consistency with its Pixel and Nest devices. But the former, in particular, has continued to struggle as the company has worked to find its footing in an […]
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Google's Pixel Buds A Series are an exercise in earbud cost cutting
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Google Pixel Buds Pro review
Pixel Buds A-Series bring you rich, high-quality sound for a lot less than you’d expect. Their beamforming mics help make calls crystal clear. ¹ The flush-to-ear design is stylish, and the stabilizer arc keeps them in place so you can wear them even during the sweatiest workout. ² And for hands-free help, just say, “Hey Google.” ³ ¹Call quality depends on signal strength, environment, network traffic, and many other factors. Actual results may vary.
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Pixel Buds A-Series bring you rich, high-quality sound for a lot less than you’d expect. Their beamforming mics help make calls crystal clear. ¹ The flush-to-ear design is stylish, and the stabilizer arc keeps them in place so you can wear them even during the sweatiest workout. ² And for hands-free help, just say, “Hey Google.” ³ ¹Call quality depends on signal strength, environment, network traffic, and many other factors. Actual results may vary.
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Google's Pixel Buds A Series are an exercise in earbud cost cutting
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The Pixel Buds A sound as good as more expensive rivals, feel comfortable for hours and offer some really neat Google Assistant functionality for
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Google's Pixel Buds A Series are an exercise in earbud cost cutting