Multiple reports suggest that Google will announce the Pixel 10 lineup in mid-August. Until now, rumors have focused solely on the upcoming phones, but a new leak hints that a new pair of budget earbuds could debut alongside them. Plus, Google will seemingly even make a surprising color addition to its flagship Pixel Buds.
In a post on X, leaker @MysteryLupin claims Google will launch the Pixel Buds 2a in Hazel, Strawberry, Iris, and Fog Light. This is the first time a leak has explicitly talked or even pointed to Buds 2a’s existence. Sadly, the X post does not provide more details about the upcoming earbuds.
Given that the Pixel Buds A-Series debuted in June 2021, Google’s budget earbuds are long overdue for a refresh. And considering MysteryLupin’s solid track record with last-minute product leaks, there’s little reason to doubt his latest claims.
We praised the Pixel Buds A-Series in our initial review, as it brought major improvements over Google’s previous earbuds despite its affordable price tag. But the market has changed since then, with several affordable earbuds now available at a similar $100 price point with features like Advanced Noise Cancellation (ANC) and multipoint connectivity.
Hopefully, the Pixel Buds 2a will address these shortcomings of the current model while also improving the battery life.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 could get a new color option
In another X post, the leaker claims Google will refresh the Pixel Buds Pro 2 with a new Sterling color option. In simpler language, that’s a light gray shade. The company’s premium earbuds originally debuted in August 2024 alongside the Pixel 9 lineup in four colors: Charcoal, Porcelain, Aloe, and Hot Pink. To mark their first anniversary, it appears Google will introduce this new color variant.
The original Pixel Buds Pro came in six colors, so even with this upcoming new addition, the Buds Pro 2 will still be available in one fewer color than its predecessor.
If Google intends to unveil the Pixel Buds 2a alongside the Pixel 10 on August 20, we should see more leaks of the earbuds pop up on the internet before that.
