by dbadmin | Dec 13, 2024 | Google Assistant, Google Gemini, News
Google’s Android XR announcements strongly indicate that the company is looking to retire its popular “Hey Google” voice command. Android XR devices will likely be the first to adopt the new “Hey Gemini” hotword. The way things are going, “Hey Gemini” could eventually...
by dbadmin | Dec 12, 2024 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, Google Nest Audio, Google Nest Mini, News, smart speakers
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has published a support page for how to experiment with “AI-powered answers” from Google Assistant on Nest devices. The Gemini-infused responses allow you to ask follow-up questions, interrupt Assistant, and learn...
by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2024 | AI, Google, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, News
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Gemini’s new Utilities extension lets you control your phone with voice commands. You can now set alarms, open apps, take screenshots, and more within Gemini, even while your phone is locked. The extension is rolling out widely...
by dbadmin | Dec 3, 2024 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Gemini, Google Nest, News
Credit: Adam Molina / Android Authority Google appears to have started testing a new Google Assistant voice on Nest devices. The new voice is reportedly available for a few users and offers more conversational responses. The voice is part of the upgraded...
by dbadmin | Nov 29, 2024 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 9, Guides, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority A bug in Google Assistant’s Quick Phrases feature is causing a persistent toast notification on Pixel phones. The notification makes it difficult to see the caller ID and renders the notification area unresponsive. Disabling...
by dbadmin | Nov 29, 2024 | Google, Google Assistant, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 9, Guides, News
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority A bug in Google Assistant’s Quick Phrases feature is causing a persistent toast notification on Pixel phones. The notification makes it difficult to see the caller ID and renders the notification area unresponsive. Disabling...