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Audio Gadgets News 11 July 2025 - 1 October 2025

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Go Next-Level: Surprise Update Brings Adaptive Audio, Gestures & Battery Wizardry

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 Go Next-Level: Surprise Update Brings Adaptive Audio, Gestures & Battery Wizardry

Feature Drop Unlocks Adaptive Audio, Gestures & More This fall’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 update is the biggest in months. Google’s changelog reveals that firmware 4.467 introduces a host of new abilities. Most notably, Adaptive Audio automatically blends active noise cancellation with transparency: it “dynamically reduces the volume of unwanted noises and sounds” so you can stay aware without fiddling with modes androidcentral.com tomsguide.com. In practice, you no longer choose between full ANC or full transparency — the buds “automatically change what you hear based on the surrounding environment” tomsguide.com, just as Apple’s Adaptive Transparency does on AirPods Pro 3.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs. AirPods, Sony, Bose: Ultimate Earbud Showdown

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs. AirPods, Sony, Bose: Ultimate Earbud Showdown

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro were announced on July 10, 2024 at Samsung’s Unpacked event with a launch price of $249 in the US. They introduce a stemmed design with LED Blade Lights on the stems and weigh about 5.4 g per bud, available with three ear tip sizes. The Buds 3 Pro pair a new dual-driver system—10.5 mm dynamic woofer plus 6.1 mm planar tweeter—compared with the Buds 2 Pro’s 10 mm + 5.4 mm setup. Active Noise Cancellation is AI-enhanced and, according to RTINGS, delivers outstanding noise reduction, with 6 hours per charge (7 hours with ANC off)
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Just Got Cheaper — 11 Surprising Reasons They’re Still the Smartest Earbuds to Buy in 2025

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Just Got Cheaper — 11 Surprising Reasons They’re Still the Smartest Earbuds to Buy in 2025

AirPods Pro 2 are three years old in mid-2025 but remain competitive thanks to the H2 chip powering Adaptive ANC, Personalized Spatial Audio, and ultra‑low‑latency 5 GHz wireless. Late‑2023 USB‑C case retrofit added faster charging, IP54 dust resistance, and unlocked Lossless Audio with Vision Pro. Class‑leading ANC and natural Transparency mode keep the Pro 2 among the best in long‑term tests. Firmware version 6E188 released last October adds Hearing Test, Hearing AidBoost, and Hearing Protection features via free updates. July 2025 Prime Day price dropped to $149, a 40% discount and the lowest price on Amazon for AirPods Pro 2.
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