Google Pixel Watch 4 arrives in India, more affordable Pixel Buds 2a also launched
Pixel Buds 2a
The Google Pixel Watch 4 comes in two sizes — 41mm and 45mm. Google says that the display of the watch is now 50 per cent brighter and at peak brightness can even touch 3000 nits. This should make the Watch 4 deal with the harsh Indian sun better. At the same time, the Watch 4 has bezels that are 16 per cent thinner, making for a more expansive looking display even though the size remains same as the previous Pixel Watch. In addition, Google says that the Watch 4 also has faster charging and slightly longer battery life.
Like it has done for the phones, Google is also adding a lot of AI features to the Watch 4. These are powered by the company's Gemini LLMs. The price of the Watch 4 in India starts from Rs 39,900. This is for the 41mm variant. The 45mm variant has been priced at Rs 43,900. For now Google is going to sell only Wi-Fi variants of the Watch 4.The Pixel Buds 2a are set to be the cheapest Buds from Google in India, with their price being Rs 12,999. However, despite its lower price, the Buds 2a is seemingly fairly close to the Buds 2 Pro, at least on paper. The Buds 2a comes with IP 54 rating, which should keep it safe from water splashes and gym sweat. Inside each bud, Google is using Tensor 1 chip, 11mm driver, and 3 microphones for active noise cancellation. In addition, the Buds 2a support Bluetooth 5.4 with super wideband, which should make their connectivity sticky, and have touch controls on each earpiece.- Ends
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