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Google Adds Dynamic Noise Cancellation to Pixel Buds Pro 2

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 2:12 AM UTC · How we work

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Google released a US firmware update for Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and 2a.
The update adds Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation to Pixel Buds Pro 2, a feature absent on other models.
Tap to Mute lets users mute or unmute calls by tapping the buds, requiring a paired Pixel phone.
Pixel Watch sleep sensing now auto-pauses media, disables touch gestures, and silences notifications when users fall asleep.

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Google released a US firmware update for Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and 2a.
The update adds Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation to Pixel Buds Pro 2, a feature absent on other models.
Tap to Mute lets users mute or unmute calls by tapping the buds, requiring a paired Pixel phone.
Pixel Watch sleep sensing now auto-pauses media, disables touch gestures, and silences notifications when users fall asleep.