If you have a Pixel phone, you won't even need to install the Pixel Buds app, as it comes preinstalled. I made one side of the buds call up the Gemini assistant, and the other work for playing and pausing tunes. Depending on how much you like to adjust volume on the fly, this can either be a mild annoyance or a total deal-breaker. Great SoundPhotograph: Parker HallThe Pixel Buds Pro 2 have long been some of my favorite headphones to take with me, thanks to the pebble-y charging case and excellent sound quality. The Buds 2a fit those much more expensive shoes quite well, with similar prowess in the bass and treble, especially.