This means:

  • Downloading or updating the Assistant app now gives you Gemini instead.
  • You can switch back to Assistant in the Gemini app settings.
  • This might be Google’s first step towards replacing Assistant completely with Gemini.
  • Some users are unaware of the switch and see two Gemini apps on their phones.

Overall, this may suggest Google is phasing out Assistant and transitioning users to the newer Gemini AI technology.

  • @charles
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    691 year ago

    “set a timer for X minutes” And “set an alarm for X AM” are super helpful

    • @[email protected]
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      1 year ago

      I’ve tried one extra layer of complexity - “Remind me to water the plants when I get home” or something like that. It has no idea what I’m asking it to do despite knowing the “remind me” phrase and knowing where my home is.

      • @[email protected]
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        311 year ago

        It used to work years ago. It’s not a technology problem. They changed their policy around location based reminders. One of the reasons I’m degoogling. I got rid of apple products too when they got rid of Google maps in favour of apple maps. Forcing a poorer product on users shows contempt for users.

        • JackGreenEarth
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          151 year ago

          But you can install any map app you like? There are plenty of legitimate reasons to not use an iPhone, but that’s not one of them.

          • @[email protected]
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            91 year ago

            Can install, but can’t default them.

            Also a slightly degraded experience compared to the OEM app.

          • @[email protected]
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            11 year ago

            It wasn’t the app. It was the idea that rather than continue to default to a good app, they would default to their own poorer product, attempting to force it on consumers. I knew it would only get worse from there. No regrets. It’s just unfortunate that android continues to be further locked down too. It used to be more open and customisable.

            • JackGreenEarth
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              21 year ago

              On the old Nexus phones, didn’t you have to sign into Google to even use the device? At least that’s better now.

      • @[email protected]
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        31 year ago

        I was recently pleasantly surprised that this actually works with Siri, the former dunce child of mobile assistants. Stuff like “Remind me about X when I get in the car” also works now, so the reminder goes off when you connect to Carplay.

    • Uninvited Guest
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      91 year ago

      Add X to Y list is great for when you run out of something in the kitchen.

      • @Plopp
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        81 year ago

        X is already on my Why? list.

    • fmstrat
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      11 year ago

      Don’t forget the “named tea” at the end

      • Pup Biru
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        51 year ago

        or, continue making coffee while asking it to remind you to buy milk instead of either stopping to tap or completely forgetting which are the only possible outcomes

        • @[email protected]
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          -11 year ago

          And ask it a second time because it didn’t understand you.

          Well, i guess it depends on your type if it’s for you.

      • @charles
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        21 year ago

        3 taps to set an arbitrary timer or alarm? No chance.