If you've been waiting for Google to release an update to its Pixel Buds smart earbuds, you may be in luck

The page has now been removed, but according to Android Police, another US retailer, Abt Electronics, is also taking pre-orders for the second-generation Pixel Buds, indicating that a release is imminent

Google revealed the second-generation headphones last October, coinciding with the launch of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Named simply "Pixel Buds," the wireless headphones are similar to other earbuds like Samsung's, and it appears that Samsung will also release a second generation of wireless headphones in the form of Galaxy Buds 2

When Google announced its new Pixel Buds, it promised improved call quality, enhanced audio, a secure fit, and space vents through the nose of the environment to allow the wearer to hear their surroundings

Other features include sweat and water resistance, easy pairing with both Android and iOS devices, and the ability to locate misplaced buds using "Find My Device" The Pixel Buds 2 is Apple's AirPods Pro It seems likely to challenge Apple's AirPods Pro

Unlike previous Pixel Buds, these updated headphones are also truly wireless, as Google has cut the cord that connected the two earbuds in the original version

The main calling card of the new Pixel Buds, like the previous ones, is the smart features offered by Google Assistant But while such features once seemed fresh, there are now many wireless headphones that support a variety of virtual assistants, including Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa

Despite announcing the new Pixel Buds and highlighting their improved design and features, Google did not announce a firm release date as the headphones are expected to arrive in spring 2020

Given that this is the season, it is very likely that the Pixel Buds 2 product listing was just a bit premature, and we can expect Google's new headphones to launch sometime in April

Nevertheless, given that the United States, parts of Europe, and the United Kingdom are currently blockaded due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is possible that Google will delay the release of the new Pixel Buds After all, people are restricted from going outside, so some of the features of Google's smart headphones, such as filtering out ambient sounds, may seem a bit pointless

Or perhaps Google is waiting to release the second generation Pixel Buds along with the rumored Pixel 4a