The Pixel Buds Pro is one of Google's most important audio products. Since the first model appeared in 2022, the line has gained firmware updates, new color options, software-first features, and a second-generation follow-up. The following roundup covers the key Pixel Buds Pro stories from May 2022 through December 2025, with each section highlighting the headline and the essential facts.
December 2025 - Firmware update for original Pixel Buds Pro
Google announced a new firmware update for the original Pixel Buds Pro on Monday evening, December 15, 2025. The rollout arrived as a quiet follow-up to earlier maintenance releases and was expected to improve stability for existing users. No new features were teased in the announcement. The move signaled that Google still supported the first-generation flagship earbuds even after the launch of Pixel Buds Pro 2.
January 2025 - Clearance sale nearly halves original Pixel Buds Pro price
Google stopped selling the original Pixel Buds Pro after the Pixel Buds Pro 2 launched in 2024. In January 2025, retailer Woot offered brand-new first-gen units for $109.99 as part of a clearance sale. That price represented close to 50 percent off the original $199.99 MSRP and gave bargain hunters a way to buy the older model through official retail inventory. The deal stood out because the original Pixel Buds Pro was still capable after multiple firmware updates.
September 2024 - Noise Control appears in Android 15 Volume menu
Following the launch of Pixel Buds Pro 2 in September 2024, Google began rolling out Noise Control to the Android 15 Volume menu. This allowed users to switch between active noise cancellation and transparency modes without opening the Pixel Buds app. The new system-level placement made it easier to adjust sound behavior while watching videos or taking calls. The feature arrived just days after the new earbuds went on sale.
September 2024 - How EQ settings can improve Pixel Buds Pro 2 sound
The original Pixel Buds Pro received an equalizer months after its release, and the feature was available on Pixel Buds Pro 2 from the start. Users can adjust frequency sliders in the paired phone's Bluetooth settings to change the sound signature. This lets listeners emphasize bass, cut treble, or create custom curves for different music genres. The EQ option was often described as an important first adjustment for anyone who found the default tuning too neutral.
September 2024 - Pixel Buds Pro versus Pixel Buds Pro 2
When Pixel Buds Pro 2 arrived in
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