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12 Jan 2024

Google Says Goodbye To Voice Commands, Removes THESE Features From Assistant

Some affected functionalities include using voice commands to play and control audiobooks on Google Play Books, setting media alarms on Assistant-enabled devices, and managing cookbooks or instructional recipe videos.

07 May 2022

Google Assistant can now auto-update breached passwords

Chrome can also warn users if their stored passwords are unsafe or reused from a data breach, the report said. In 2021, Google announced that it would roll out the ability to automatically handle changing compromised passwords for users. With this update, users will be prompted as soon as they log into a site with a password that has been compromised.

14 Feb 2022

Google Assistant's Guest Mode to support more languages, including Hindi

Incognito-style feature for Google Assistant called Guest Mode is adding support for Danish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Brazil), Swedish, Thai, Mandarin (Taiwan) and Hindi in the coming month, reports Android Central.

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12 Sep 2021

WhatsApp Tricks: Now send WhatsApp messages without even typing

In 2015, Google Assistant launched a feature of sending WhatsApp messages with voice. Apple Siri introduced this feature in 2016. In order to activate the voice assistant, you have to say Hey Google or OK Google.

21 Aug 2021

Own a vehicle? Google shuts down THIS app for you

Users should now use Google Assistant driving mode, Google`s confirmation came at a time when users were seeing a message in the `Android Auto for Phone Screens` app. The `Android Auto for Phone Screens` app now says it's incompatible with Pixel devices running Android 12.

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08 Aug 2021

WhatsApp Tips: Can you send messages without typing?

Android users can easily use Google Assistant to send messages, while iOS users can take the help of Siri to send WhatsApp messages. Users can also ask these digital assistants to read out messages for you, but that would certainly require permissions and therefore users will be asked to give access to your phone’s notifications. This setting can always be changed as one needs to go to the Notification section and disable notification access for Google.

30 Jul 2021

You can now control your Honda City with ‘Ok Google’ voice commands

The support for Google Assistant has been extended only to the fifth generation of Honda City. Honda City was initially launched with support only for Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa. You can use any Google device such as Google Nest Speakers and Android phones to use the voice assistant.

18 Apr 2021

Google’s Assistant driving mode feature comes to India

You can easily use your voice to place and receive calls or send texts with the feature. Smartphones with Android 9.0 or higher can use the assistant driving mode. Google has rolled out the assistant driving feature for select users as part of its testing programme.

25 Feb 2021

Has your user security password been exposed? Google Android Password Checkup

Google offers a password checkup feature that analyses the password strength or if any logins have been compromised in a data leak. This password checkup will now make its way to smartphones and tablets running Android 9 and above. Google will be adding new cards to glance when users are interacting with their assistant while the screen is locked.

28 Aug 2020

Google updates Assistant Snapshot with helpful, proactive tools

The company introduced Google Assistant Snapshot two years ago. The initial version of Snapshot showed information like daily commute time, upcoming schedule, reminders, upcoming flights, recent online orders as well as stock market updates. Google is now adding reminders for things like upcoming birthdays or holidays as well as tailored recommendations for things like recipes, restaurants and podcasts.

19 Aug 2020

Android users can now send audio messages using Google Assistant

Here here are six ways you can use your voice to get more done with Google Assistant on phones. You can send audio messages on Android smartphones, without holding down the little mic icon. Know how to send audio messages.

13 Jul 2020

Make a WhatsApp voice or video call with Google Assistant

One can easily access WhatsApp and some of its options by triggering the Google Assistant from the home screen on your smartphone.

26 Jun 2020

Google rolls out group video calls feature on Nest Hub Max

With just a simple voice command, Google Assistant can now help connect you with multiple people at once, Google said.

12 Jun 2020

New Google tool to help users find Covid testing centres in India

The search giant has partnered with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and MyGov to provide the information on authorised testing labs.

08 Jun 2020

Sony launches wireless sports headphones in India

It features IPX5 water resistance rating that can handle splashes and sweat during intense workout session without any disruptions.

02 Jun 2020

Google Pixel phones get new tools for personal safety

Other features include scheduling a check-in from the safety app.

18 Feb 2020

Zee News and WION now on Google Assistant

Zee News, one of India's premium Hindi news channel, and WION, the global news and views channel from the Zee Group, have expanded their footprint by integrating their news service into Google Assistant.

20 Sep 2019

Google, Hindi bolo! Google Assistant gets more optimised for Indian languages

Folks, you can now make Google Assistant to talk in Hindi by just asking 'Ok Google, Hindi bolo' or 'Talk to me in Hindi'. Yes, you heard that right!

19 Sep 2019

Google adds more Indian languages to its products

Google exuded confidence that these initiatives will help unlock more relevant information and content for even more users across India.

06 Sep 2019

Google brings Assistant Ambient Mode for phones, tablets

Ambient Mode will be available on the upcoming Lenovo Smart Tab M8 HD and Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab, Nokia 7.2 and 6.2, Google said.

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