“Ok Google” voice command removed from Chrome on desktops

Google has recently released a new, useful update for the Chrome browsing browser, which also includes a specific modification to a relatively new feature.
It has become apparent that the Mountain View company has evidently decided to completely remove the “Ok Google” voice command from Chrome.
However, the removal of this option affects only and exclusively the version of Chrome running on PCs and desktops (including laptops or netbooks), while it will remain active on mobile devices.
It will also be functional on PCs running the Chrome operating system, such as Chromebooks.
“Ok Google” will therefore disappear as soon as version 46 of Chrome for desktop is downloaded and subsequently launched. However, the microphone icon will remain in case of specific command activation.
Google’s decision to remove “Ok Google” from Chrome is easily explainable and understandable: it has simply been realized that the option was little used on desktop computers, while it is apparently used more on devices such as smartphones and tablets.
On PCs, users tend to perform searches “manually,” typing in the keywords to search for rather than resorting to voice commands.
Furthermore, it is a fact that not all PCs are equipped with a microphone, neither built-in nor an external one to connect optionally.

It is therefore easily understandable how, even from a purely hardware perspective, there is already a significant initial limitation that makes voice-activatable functions particularly useless on many workstations and generally on desktop computers.
Given these considerations, it is conceivable that the elimination of “Ok Google” will not represent a significant lack or loss for many users worldwide; however – it is reiterated – if you wish to continue using the functionality even on desktop PCs, you can proceed with the appropriate, voluntary activation on a case-by-case basis.