Google’s 2021 Pixel Buds might have made an appearance on the FCC certification pages.
9to5Google spotted two devices under the FCC identifier for Weifang Goertek Electronics, which was reportedly used for the original Pixel Buds back in 2018.
The devices have the model numbers “GPQY2” and “G7YPJ,” which are similar to the model numbers used for Google’s devices since the Nest Audio.
According to 9to5, It’s clear that these are new Pixel Buds since they’re registered for the same Bluetooth ranges used by last year’s Pixel Buds, which also had two separate FCC listings, one for the left ear and the other for the right.
9to5 also dug into the paperwork and found the device’s dimensions, 27 x 20 x 15mm, which are similar to the dimensions on the 2020 model.
It seems like Google is trying to fix the Buds’ frequent disconnect problems by increasing the power output from 8mW/16mW to 13.24mW/19.82mW.
A previous rumour indicates that Google plans to launch the new Pixel Buds in mid-April, so it makes sense that we’re seeing these earbuds now.
While Google might be improving its power output, I’m hoping that the company also adds noise-cancelling to this year’s Pixel Buds.
Source: 9to5Google