Latest Pixel Buds Pro update reveals Head tracking is coming

With the January update, Google brought native support for Spatial Audio to the Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, and 7 Pro. This adds directional filters to sound and simulates a surround sound experience when listening to music or watching content from supported apps. Now, the latest update of the Google Pixel Buds app brings a hidden menu called “Spatial Audio”.

The menu, discovered by 9to5Google contains toggles to enable Spatial Audio and Head Tracking features. There’s also a demo built right into the app’s settings to preview what enabling the feature sounds like. A disclaimer at the bottom of the menu reminds you the feature only works with supported content.

The Google Pixel Buds should receive a firmware update that enables head tracking soon enough. It will likely be part of the next Pixel Buds Pro Feature Drop update, which should be arriving sometime in March.

If you haven't already, check out our review of the Google Pixel Buds Pro.

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