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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==