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Google might have just ruined Pixel Buds Pro notifications

A new update is requiring users to talk to their earbuds to hear notifications.

Reports have cropped up on Reddit from Pixel Buds Pro owners stating the Assistant will no longer read their notifications using the "touch-and-hold" control. Many comments involve users stating the private and non-verbal way of listening to their notifications made the Pixel Buds Pro appealing. The chip aids the Pro 2's drivers in delivering clear, powerful audio, improving call clarity, and reducing background noise.

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