Imagine walking down the street, earbuds in, and suddenly, your phone starts buzzing with notifications. You don't need to look at your phone or say a word; just a gentle touch and hold on your Pixel Buds Pro, and Google Assistant reads out the message. It's a convenient feature that many users have grown accustomed to. However, a recent change has left some feeling disappointed and confused. Google has confirmed that the touch and hold gesture, which allowed users to interact with notifications without using voice prompts, is no longer available.

The news broke when users of the Pixel Buds Pro and the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 started reporting that the feature was no longer working. Some thought it might be an isolated incident, but Google has since confirmed the change on its support page. According to the update, the decision to remove the touch and hold gesture was made based on user feedback. The company has also shared that Assistant will no longer read unread notifications automatically and allow users to reply.

For some, this change might be a setback. The touch and hold gesture was a convenient way to stay updated on notifications without having to look at their phone. However, for new users, it may not be a big deal. The good news is that Google has introduced a new phrase that users can use to access their notifications: "Read my notifications." This change might be a step towards a new era for Pixel Buds Pro, as Google continues to innovate and improve its earbuds.

Google's Silent Gesture Shift: A New Era for Pixel Buds Pro

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