Google Pixel Buds "Touch and Hold" discontinuation - Revision history

ExtensionGuy: product Pixel Buds -> Google Pixel Buds, should fix for extension next cargo refresh

2026-04-06T22:01:26Z

product Pixel Buds -> Google Pixel Buds, should fix for extension next cargo refresh

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Atrocious: Added archived links and replaced Reddit links with privacy frontend links and removed private YT video

2026-03-03T18:42:45Z

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	==Background==		==Background==
	Google Pixel Buds are a line of Bluetooth earphones that integrate with Android smartphones. The Buds offer standard media and noise isolation controls via a touch sensitive surface.~~<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2uaf-DvYw</ref>~~		Google Pixel Buds are a line of Bluetooth earphones that integrate with Android smartphones. The Buds offer standard media and noise isolation controls via a touch sensitive surface.

	When the assistant is invoked without speaking to it, it will read out the time and read any unread notifications. On supported apps, the assistant feature could be used for text entry.		When the assistant is invoked without speaking to it, it will read out the time and read any unread notifications. On supported apps, the assistant feature could be used for text entry.
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	==Consumer response==		==Consumer response==

	A quick Google search reveals dozens of Reddit posts from owners disappointing by the fact it was removed completely instead of being made a toggleable option<ref>https://~~www~~.~~reddit~~.~~com~~/r/GooglePixel/comments/1fleu1g/google_is_taking_away_the_touch_and_hold_function/</ref><ref>https://~~www~~.~~reddit~~.~~com~~/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fleksj/i_got_the_dreaded_touch_and_hold_is_going_away/</ref>, some are looking for workarounds.<ref>https://~~www~~.~~reddit~~.~~com~~/r/pixelbuds/comments/1imf98p/anyone_tried_taskerautomate_to_mimic_touch_and/</ref><ref>https://~~www~~.~~reddit~~.~~com~~/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fefa3i/touch_and_hold_wont_read_notifications_anymore/</ref>		A quick Google search reveals dozens of Reddit posts from owners disappointing by the fact it was removed completely instead of being made a toggleable option<ref>https://redlib.aosus.link/r/GooglePixel/comments/1fleu1g/google_is_taking_away_the_touch_and_hold_function/ ([https://web.archive.org/web/20260303183217/https://redlib.aosus.link/r/GooglePixel/comments/1fleu1g/google_is_taking_away_the_touch_and_hold_function/ Archived])</ref><ref>https://redlib.aosus.link/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fleksj/i_got_the_dreaded_touch_and_hold_is_going_away/ ([https://web.archive.org/web/20260303183433/https://redlib.aosus.link/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fleksj/i_got_the_dreaded_touch_and_hold_is_going_away/ Archived])</ref>, some are looking for workarounds.<ref>https://redlib.aosus.link/r/pixelbuds/comments/1imf98p/anyone_tried_taskerautomate_to_mimic_touch_and/ ([https://web.archive.org/web/20260303183735/https://redlib.aosus.link/r/pixelbuds/comments/1imf98p/anyone_tried_taskerautomate_to_mimic_touch_and/ Archived])</ref><ref>https://redlib.aosus.link/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fefa3i/touch_and_hold_wont_read_notifications_anymore/ ([https://web.archive.org/web/20260303184019/https://redlib.aosus.link/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fefa3i/touch_and_hold_wont_read_notifications_anymore/ Archived])</ref>

	==References==		==References==

Bananabot: Added archive URLs for 2 citation(s) using CRWCitationBot

2026-02-23T05:17:56Z

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	In Early September of 2024, Google silently rolled out an update removing the "Touch and Hold" Gesture from the earbuds.		In Early September of 2024, Google silently rolled out an update removing the "Touch and Hold" Gesture from the earbuds.

	Some users were suggested to ask the Google Assistant to read their notifications when attempting to invoke the gesture.<ref>https://9to5google.com/2024/09/17/pixel-buds-pro-notifications/</ref>		Some users were suggested to ask the Google Assistant to read their notifications when attempting to invoke the gesture.<ref>https://9to5google.com/2024/09/17/pixel-buds-pro-notifications/ ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251214043711/https://9to5google.com/2024/09/17/pixel-buds-pro-notifications/ Archived])</ref>

	==Google's response==		==Google's response==
	In a forum post, Google cited customer feedback for the removal but did not elaborate further. They suggest asking the assistant to read your notifications.<ref>https://support.google.com/assistant/thread/297016719/google-assistant-spoken-notifications-change-on-pixel-buds</ref>		In a forum post, Google cited customer feedback for the removal but did not elaborate further. They suggest asking the assistant to read your notifications.<ref>https://support.google.com/assistant/thread/297016719/google-assistant-spoken-notifications-change-on-pixel-buds ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251214042610/https://support.google.com/assistant/thread/297016719/google-assistant-spoken-notifications-change-on-pixel-buds Archived])</ref>

	==Consumer response==		==Consumer response==

SinexTitan: yes

2026-01-18T00:36:22Z

yes

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Bythmusters: Copyediting and added cargo details, added incomplete notice

2026-01-13T07:54:12Z

Copyediting and added cargo details, added incomplete notice

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	Google displays an example of a [[Retroactively amended purchases\|~~Retroactively Amended Purchase~~]] by removing an ~~accesibility~~ feature of the ~~pixel buds line,~~ and failing to offer a reasonable alternative to customers who rely on it.		{{Incomplete\|Issue 1=Citations not properly formatted\|Issue 2=More info with more in-text citations}}
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			Google displays an example of a [[Retroactively amended purchases\|retroactively amended purchase]] by removing an accessibility feature of the [[Google Pixel Buds\|Pixel Buds]] and failing to offer a reasonable alternative to customers who rely on it.

	==Background==		==Background==
	Google Pixel Buds are a line of Bluetooth earphones that integrate with Android smartphones. The Buds offer standard media and noise isolation controls via a touch sensitive surface. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2uaf-DvYw</ref>		Google Pixel Buds are a line of Bluetooth earphones that integrate with Android smartphones. The Buds offer standard media and noise isolation controls via a touch sensitive surface.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2uaf-DvYw</ref>

	~~===What makes the buds stand out===~~		When the assistant is invoked without speaking to it, it will read out the time and read any unread notifications. On supported apps, the assistant feature could be used for text entry.
	When the ~~Assistant~~ is invoked without speaking to it, it will read out the time and read any unread notifications. On supported apps, the ~~user would have the option to hold down and dictate their response aloud~~.

	==Removal of the "Touch and Hold" Feature==		==Removal of the "Touch and Hold" Feature==
	In Early September of 2024, Google silently rolled out an update removing the "Touch and Hold" Gesture from the earbuds.		In Early September of 2024, Google silently rolled out an update removing the "Touch and Hold" Gesture from the earbuds.

	Some users were suggested to ask the Google ~~Asisstant~~ to read their notifications when attempting to invoke the gesture.<ref>https://9to5google.com/2024/09/17/pixel-buds-pro-notifications/</ref>		Some users were suggested to ask the Google Assistant to read their notifications when attempting to invoke the gesture.<ref>https://9to5google.com/2024/09/17/pixel-buds-pro-notifications/</ref>

	==Google's response==		==Google's response==
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	==Consumer response==		==Consumer response==

			A quick Google search reveals dozens of Reddit posts from owners disappointing by the fact it was removed completely instead of being made a toggleable option<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1fleu1g/google_is_taking_away_the_touch_and_hold_function/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fleksj/i_got_the_dreaded_touch_and_hold_is_going_away/</ref>, some are looking for workarounds.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1imf98p/anyone_tried_taskerautomate_to_mimic_touch_and/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fefa3i/touch_and_hold_wont_read_notifications_anymore/</ref>
	A quick Google search reveals dozens of ~~reddit~~ posts from owners ~~dissapointed~~ by the fact it was removed completely instead of being made a toggleable option<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1fleu1g/google_is_taking_away_the_touch_and_hold_function/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fleksj/i_got_the_dreaded_touch_and_hold_is_going_away/</ref>, some are looking for workarounds.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1imf98p/anyone_tried_taskerautomate_to_mimic_touch_and/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fefa3i/touch_and_hold_wont_read_notifications_anymore/</ref>

	==References==		==References==

InTransparencyWeTrust at 13:51, 2 March 2025

2025-03-02T13:51:22Z

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Realmlabs: Add Categories

2025-02-27T16:51:55Z

Add Categories

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Realmlabs: Fix typo and broken link

2025-02-27T16:46:53Z

Fix typo and broken link

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	Google displays an example of ~~the~~ [[Retroactively Amended Purchase]] by removing an accesibility feature of the pixel buds line, and failing to offer a reasonable alternative to customers who rely on it.		Google displays an example of a [[Retroactively amended purchases\|Retroactively Amended Purchase]] by removing an accesibility feature of the pixel buds line, and failing to offer a reasonable alternative to customers who rely on it.

	== Background ==		==Background==
	Google Pixel Buds are a line of Bluetooth earphones that integrate with Android smartphones. The Buds offer standard media and noise isolation controls via a touch sensitive surface. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2uaf-DvYw</ref>		Google Pixel Buds are a line of Bluetooth earphones that integrate with Android smartphones. The Buds offer standard media and noise isolation controls via a touch sensitive surface. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2uaf-DvYw</ref>

	=== What makes the buds stand out ===		===What makes the buds stand out===
	When the Assistant is invoked without speaking to it, it will read out the time and read any unread notifications. On supported apps, the user would have the option to hold down and dictate their response aloud.		When the Assistant is invoked without speaking to it, it will read out the time and read any unread notifications. On supported apps, the user would have the option to hold down and dictate their response aloud.

	== Removal of the "Touch and Hold" Feature ==		==Removal of the "Touch and Hold" Feature==
	In Early September of 2024, Google silently rolled out an update removing the "Touch and Hold" Gesture from the earbuds.		In Early September of 2024, Google silently rolled out an update removing the "Touch and Hold" Gesture from the earbuds.

	Some users were suggested to ask the Google Asisstant to read their notifications when attempting to invoke the gesture.<ref>https://9to5google.com/2024/09/17/pixel-buds-pro-notifications/</ref>		Some users were suggested to ask the Google Asisstant to read their notifications when attempting to invoke the gesture.<ref>https://9to5google.com/2024/09/17/pixel-buds-pro-notifications/</ref>

	== Google's response ==		==Google's response==
	In a forum post, Google cited customer feedback for the removal but did not elaborate further. They suggest asking the assistant to read your notifications.<ref>https://support.google.com/assistant/thread/297016719/google-assistant-spoken-notifications-change-on-pixel-buds</ref>		In a forum post, Google cited customer feedback for the removal but did not elaborate further. They suggest asking the assistant to read your notifications.<ref>https://support.google.com/assistant/thread/297016719/google-assistant-spoken-notifications-change-on-pixel-buds</ref>

	== Consumer response ==		==Consumer response==


	A quick Google search reveals dozens of reddit posts from owners dissapointed by the fact it was removed completely instead of being made a toggleable option<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1fleu1g/google_is_taking_away_the_touch_and_hold_function/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fleksj/i_got_the_dreaded_touch_and_hold_is_going_away/</ref>, some are looking for workarounds.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1imf98p/anyone_tried_taskerautomate_to_mimic_touch_and/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fefa3i/touch_and_hold_wont_read_notifications_anymore/</ref>		A quick Google search reveals dozens of reddit posts from owners dissapointed by the fact it was removed completely instead of being made a toggleable option<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1fleu1g/google_is_taking_away_the_touch_and_hold_function/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fleksj/i_got_the_dreaded_touch_and_hold_is_going_away/</ref>, some are looking for workarounds.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1imf98p/anyone_tried_taskerautomate_to_mimic_touch_and/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fefa3i/touch_and_hold_wont_read_notifications_anymore/</ref>

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Realmlabs: Initial Draft

2025-02-27T16:44:50Z

Initial Draft

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Google displays an example of the [[Retroactively Amended Purchase]] by removing an accesibility feature of the pixel buds line, and failing to offer a reasonable alternative to customers who rely on it.

== Background ==
Google Pixel Buds are a line of Bluetooth earphones that integrate with Android smartphones. The Buds offer standard media and noise isolation controls via a touch sensitive surface. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz2uaf-DvYw</ref>

=== What makes the buds stand out ===
When the Assistant is invoked without speaking to it, it will read out the time and read any unread notifications. On supported apps, the user would have the option to hold down and dictate their response aloud.

== Removal of the "Touch and Hold" Feature ==
In Early September of 2024, Google silently rolled out an update removing the "Touch and Hold" Gesture from the earbuds.

Some users were suggested to ask the Google Asisstant to read their notifications when attempting to invoke the gesture.<ref>https://9to5google.com/2024/09/17/pixel-buds-pro-notifications/</ref>

== Google's response ==
In a forum post, Google cited customer feedback for the removal but did not elaborate further. They suggest asking the assistant to read your notifications.<ref>https://support.google.com/assistant/thread/297016719/google-assistant-spoken-notifications-change-on-pixel-buds</ref>

== Consumer response ==

A quick Google search reveals dozens of reddit posts from owners dissapointed by the fact it was removed completely instead of being made a toggleable option<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1fleu1g/google_is_taking_away_the_touch_and_hold_function/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fleksj/i_got_the_dreaded_touch_and_hold_is_going_away/</ref>, some are looking for workarounds.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1imf98p/anyone_tried_taskerautomate_to_mimic_touch_and/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/pixelbuds/comments/1fefa3i/touch_and_hold_wont_read_notifications_anymore/</ref>

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