Sentences with phrase «top touch functionality»

According to Google, the Home Mini behaved as if the top touch control mechanism was constantly activated, which led the search giant to disable top touch functionality.

«We have made the decision to permanently remove all top touch functionality on the Google Home Mini.

Google has rolled out an update to all Google Home Mini devices (currently in the hands on reviewers) that removes the top touch functionality of the device.

Those hoping that Google would re-enable the top touch functionality on the Home Mini will be sorely disappointed with the smart speaker's latest update, but at least you get that functionality moved to the sides!

Now, however, to «avoid confusion», Google is completely stripping the Home Mini of all top touch functionality, leaving voice as users» only option for Google Assistant and playback controls.

Because now Google is completely depriving the Home Mini of any and all top touch functionality, even the single taps for playback controls.

As it turns out, the device was recording everything 24/7 due to an issue with the top touch functionality (which allows users to trigger the Assistant by touching the top of the Home Mini instead of saying «Ok Google» or «Hey Google»), and sending the data to Google servers, where it can be clearly seen on the My Activity portal.

Google first attempted to address the issue with a firmware update, which temporarily disabled the top touch functionality while they looked for a fix.

Update 11/10/17 8:30 pm: Google has issued a statement regarding this issue and has removed the top touch functionality from the Home Mini.

The note posted to the company's support forum states, «We've decided to permanently remove all top touch functionality on Google Home Mini.

«We have made the decision to permanently remove all top touch functionality on the Google Home Mini.

Google quickly released an update that fixed the bug but now a new update has been issued to completely remove all top touch functionality.

Google has decided to permanently remove all top touch functionality on Google Home Mini.

Google then quickly followed up its initial response by permanently disabling all top touch functionality in all Google Home Mini devices.

This really is a shame, as it removes the top touch functionality that we've enjoyed with the regular sized Home, but ultimately only disables the ability to call up Assistant or mute the unit without using your voice, so it's not a deal breaker.