"Google Removes Pixel Assistant Shortcut, Upsetting Users"

The removal of the microphone icon for voice commands in Google Search, along with 17 other Assistant features, has left users frustrated. Google suggests using "Hey Google" or long-pressing the power button as alternatives, but some users are finding it difficult to adjust. The company's decision to drop these features is attributed to being "underutilized," but users are left to adapt to the changes and find alternatives for their preferred functionalities.