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  • Chris Velazco/Engadget

    Google adds new gestures and pairing features to Pixel Buds

    by 
    Rob LeFebvre
    Rob LeFebvre
    05.15.2018

    While they were initially a little underwhelming, Google's Pixel Buds have gotten some new features lately, including Assistant-centric gestures like a touch and hold to start voice-command mode. Just a few days ago, the company added a way to customize which apps send spoken notifications, too. Now, Google is adding two new tap gesture capabilities and easier pairing to its earbuds. The updates are rolling out today and should be out for all by early next week.

  • Google's Pixel phones get lift-to-wake and double-tap features

    by 
    Steve Dent
    Steve Dent
    11.23.2016

    Google's well-reviewed Pixel and Pixel XL are the Android phones to have right now, but they're still missing some much-liked features from the Nexus 6P and 5X. Namely, the models lack the "Moves" that let you double-tap or merely lift the phone to wake it up. However, some Canadians are reporting that those functions are available in the latest OTA update, so folks in other regions should see them soon, too.