Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 leak brings back the wing tip — kind of

Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 could bring back the wing tip design we saw on the first generation of the Pixel Buds. A series of images shared with Android Headlines by reliable leaker OnLeaks show the buds with a slight bulge opposite the ear tip.

The wing isn’t as prominent as the so-called “stabilizer arc” that protruded from the original Pixel Buds. Our review of those buds from 2020 mentioned that the arc could cause discomfort after wearing them for long periods of time. Hopefully, the more subdued wing on the Buds Pro 2 won’t do the same.

Other than the wing tip, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 appear to trade their predecessor’s black grills for larger ones that match the color of the buds. Android Headlines also obtained images of what looks like the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in several colors: gray, white, green, and pink.

Meanwhile, the case looks largely the same, featuring the same egg shape and LED light on the front. Leaked images from the accessory maker Spigen show that the Pixel Buds Pro 2 case may also come with a small hole next to the USB-C port. This could be a speaker that emits a sound when using Google’s Find My Device feature, but its purpose still remains unclear.

The refreshed Pixel Buds Pro isn’t the only device that’s been leaked ahead of Google’s August 13th hardware event. Earlier today, we saw marketing materials containing what could be the specs for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Fold. We’ll probably see even more leaks in the weeks leading up to the event — if Google doesn’t fully reveal its devices first.