Bose has just unveiled its much-rumoured Google Assistant-powered wireless headphones. The new headphones are launched under its Quiet Comfort series called as the Bose QC 35 II wireless headphones to India at a price Rs. 29,363. The new wireless headphones were originally announced in September as the latest offering by the company with native Google Assistant support. Bose retail stores, authorised Bose retailers, and the official Bose India site will start selling the headphones in the country.
Bose QC35 II Wireless Headphones Features
As a successor to the QC35 that was launched last year, the Bose QC35 II Wireless Headphones have a dedicated Action button that lets you connect to Google Assistant, without accessing your smartphone. You just need to press and hold the Action button to start talking with your Assistant while on the go, and pass queries such as play a favourite song or playlist or add appointments to your Google Calendar. You can also leverage the Assistant integration to make a phone call or receive notifications about incoming messages or any forthcoming events or reminders. Furthermore, you can ask for a sports score, weather reports, or the latest headlines.
- World-class noise cancellation makes quiet sound quieter and music sound better
- Bluetooth and NFC pairing with voice prompts make for hassle-free wireless connections
- Volume-optimized EQ gives you balanced audio performance at any volume
- Noise-rejecting dual-microphone system provides clearer calls even in noisy environments
- Access your phone’s default virtual assistant, like Siri
Google Assistant Feature on Bose QC 35 II
The QC 35 II has built-in support for the Google Assistant which is a popular virtual assistant these days. Using this, the users can play music, ask for responses, and receive texts from a smartphone without actually using the smartphone. Bose has developed a proprietary microphone system that includes an active noise cancellation technology to help you speak to Google Assistant even in a crowded environment. The Bose Connect app, which works as a companion solution with the Q35 II, lets you adjust the noise cancellation levels. The app can also be used to change the functionality of the Action button and control the noise settings from the earcup.
The Bose QC35 II Wireless Headphones has a dedicated physical button on it that triggers the Google Assistant. For those who don’t want to use the Google Assistant, they can still utilize the button for noise cancellation.
Noise Cancellation on Bose QC 35 II
The noise cancellation feature on this headphone let you regulate the level of noise cancellation from the predefined three preset levels. The headphone offers Acoustic Noise Cancellation technology which is competent to calculate compare and respond to the external noise to cancel it effortlessly.
Bose QC 35 II: Design
Bose QC35 II Wireless Headphones has built the headphones with impact-resistant materials, corrosion-resistant steel, and glass-filled nylon for better durability. The company says ‘engineered to survive life on the go’ about the Bose QC 35 II. Moreover, the headband is coated with an Alcantara material which is a high-quality material used in automobiles.
Bose QC 35 II: Other Features
Bose QC35 II Wireless Headphones is claiming up to 20 hours of music playback on the new headphones. Furthermore, the headphones are also capable to charge up to 2.5 hours of music playback from just 15 minutes of charging. In addition, the headphones could be paired with smartphones using the Bose Connect app for getting more optimisation.
With the integration of Google Assistant in the headphones, the search engine giant could increase the use of digital assistant with AI in future. If this could come true, Google will go head-to-head with Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri virtual assistant. The Bluetooth connectivity allows you to connect your Apple iPhone or Android smartphones and play music wirelessly. If you don’t want to use Google Assistant, you can use a multi-function button on the headphones to work with your default virtual assistant. This means that you can use Siri or any other virtual assistant apart from Google Assistant.
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