Google has officially announced the removal of the "touch and hold" feature on Pixel Buds Pro, which allowed users to hear unread notifications using Google Assistant. This change means that Assistant will no longer read notifications automatically or allow for replies, prompting users to activate Assistant and say "Read my notifications" instead. The decision was influenced by user feedback, with some users reportedly experiencing accidental triggers of notifications while listening to media. The existing touch and hold gesture will now default to switching between active noise cancellation and Transparency mode. This update precedes the upcoming release of Pixel Buds Pro 2, and Google is evaluating further changes to the notification system. Reactions from users indicate that while this adjustment may enhance some aspects of interaction, it detracts from the convenience of discreetly accessing notifications.