Google is pushing a major firmware update to the Pixel Buds Pro, Pro 2, and Pixel Buds 2a, one month after adding Gemini voice controls in September 2026.

The update covers three distinct hardware lines simultaneously, which signals coordinated platform-level changes rather than incremental bug fixes. The Gemini control addition last month was the setup. This is the follow-through.

The full support thread details what specifically changed across each model. If you own any of these earbuds, that breakdown is worth reading before you dismiss this as routine maintenance.

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