Gemini Will Overshadow the Greatest Upgrades to Google’s New Pixel Buds and Pixel Watch

My intestine tells me that Google goes to make use of its Pixel devices launch event on August 20 to speak quite a bit about AI—particularly Gemini and the way it’ll be woven into the Android-powered gadgets in a deep approach. Google so poorly safeguarded the reveal of its total Pixel {hardware} lineup that it solely is smart for the corporate to focus its upcoming occasion on AI somewhat than the devices themselves.

That’s what I’m desirous about as I see the each day leaks for the Pixel 10 family and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, together with alleged pricing for each mannequin and storage tier. Now we’ve full leaks—not just morsels—for the Pixel Buds 2A and the Pixel Watch 4, courtesy of Android Headlines and Evan Blass (@evleaks), respectively.

Unique: Google Pixel Buds 2a Official Renders https://t.co/7wSyOG5ZoA #android

— Android Headlines (@Androidheadline) July 31, 2025

Android Headlines has been on a roll recently, leaking principally each element in regards to the Pixel 10 telephones, Pixel Watch 4, and now the Pixel Buds 2A. The budget-centric wi-fi earbuds will reportedly are available in three colours (“Iris,” “Strawberry,” and “Fog Mild”) and can be sticking to stemless designs, whilst different manufacturers like Samsung caved with the Buds Pro 3 and copied AirPods. As I exclusively reported last year, wi-fi earbuds with stems typically have higher voice name high quality as a result of the microphone is positioned on the stem and bodily nearer to your mouth. I’d wager cash that Google will spend a piece of its keynote speaking about the way it’s utilizing AI to spice up noise discount and name high quality; we’ve already seen the machine-learning methods deployed as varied Pixel 9 digital camera and audio recording options. It’s exhausting to discern from a number of leaked photographs, however the case of the Pixel Buds 2A additionally seems to be… stubbier? Pricing for the Pixel Buds 2A hasn’t leaked, but, however there are nonetheless 19 days for that to occur!

More than likely to be neglected can be enhancements to sound high quality and longer battery life—the 2 most essential issues to contemplate when buying wi-fi earbuds. If there’s something AI needs to be used for, I’d love for it to be longer battery life. The present Pixel Buds A-Series rise up to five hours of listening time and as much as 2.5 hours of discuss time on a single cost; with the charging case, you get a complete of as much as 24 hours of battery life.

In associated Pixel equipment information, the identical tech weblog additionally shared details on the Pixel Watch 4. Reportedly coming in the identical 41mm and 45mm sizes, the fourth-gen Google Put on OS smartwatch will largely look the identical with a spherical show set in a pebble-shaped case. The smartwatches will supposedly are available in 4 colours: black, silver, gold, and a “Moonstone” grey that I’m digging. You’ll be able to wager your ass they’ll include Gemini, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and 8 Classic.

Unique: Google Pixel Watch 4 debuts new charging system https://t.co/R4BOFg4Rgn

— Android Headlines (@Androidheadline) July 24, 2025

Similar to the Pixel Buds 2A, I anticipate Google will gloss proper over the upgrades to the Pixel Watch 4, corresponding to its greater battery, as much as 25% quicker charging, and a brand new puck (see picture above) that allows you to prop the smartwatches sideways. Who has time to speak about smartwatch tech specs when Gemini loves to hog the stage?

Leaked pricing for the 41mm Pixel Watch is as follows: $349 for the Wi-Fi-only model and $399 with LTE. For the 45mm mannequin: $399 for Wi-Fi-only and $449 with LTE. For these conserving monitor, the $349 is identical beginning value as the present Pixel 3, so reportedly no value hike!

I’m being snarky. I’ll, in fact, give any AI and Gemini integration on the Pixel Buds 2A and Pixel Watch 4 a good shake. I legit imagine that AI—when included deliberately—may be additive. Each tech firm is shoehorning AI into what are mature product classes. It’s a free-for-all to see who can jam AI into gadgets within the least icky approach.