#Google Assistant
RIP Google Assistant: Google Is Finally Shutting It Down
Published: March 15, 2025
Google Assistant has been a key part of Android for nearly a decade. But now, Google has announced plans to shut it down and fully replace it with Gemini later this year. Here’s what that means for you. Google Assistant is Being Replaced By Gemini In a blog post, Google stated that it will continue […]
How to Set ChatGPT as Default Voice Assistant on Android
Published: September 26, 2024
Most Android phones come equipped with Google Assistant or the newly introduced Google Gemini AI as their default voice assistant. But many people prefer ChatGPT over Google Gemini. Especially, after OpenAI introduced their new voice mode feature that works in the background. While there is no native option yet, I found a few clever workarounds […]
How to Switch Back to Google Assistant From Gemini on Android
Updated: March 20, 2024
Gemini, Google’s experimental, conversational AI assistant, made its way to Android. We bet you’d want to install the Gemini app and use it alongside the Google Assistant for hands-free interaction. At the time of writing in March 2024, Gemini seems still in its teething stage. You may find it slow, and it will fail to […]
How to Change Google Assistant to Google Gemini on Android
Updated: March 12, 2024
AI, AI, and AI. It’s everywhere. Google’s AI service Bard has been rebranded as Gemini and not only is it available as a web service, but it’s accessible from mobile phones too. On Android, you can access it as a standalone app, and you can even replace Google Assistant with Gemini. Sounds exciting, right? Let’s […]
2 Ways to Remap the Bixby or Side Button to Google Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Phone
Updated: March 20, 2024
The dedicated Bixby key or Side button on the Samsung Galaxy phone is a novel way to summon the digital assistant. So, when you long-press the Bixby or Power button, Bixby shows up. But if you use Google Assistant as your digital assistant, you can change the button to summon that. While Samsung doesn’t allow […]
Where Does Google Assistant Save Notes, Lists, and Reminders
Published: January 9, 2024
Google Assistant is a decent digital assistant. You can use it to control your phone or smart home devices, and even for tasks like creating notes, lists, and reminders. But where does Google Assistant save notes, lists, reminders, or screenshots once it is created? Let’s find out. Where Does Google Assistant Save Notes Google Assistant […]
7 Fixes for Google Assistant Keeps Popping Up on Android
Published: November 9, 2023
Does Google Assistant keep popping up on your Android phone without your input? That can disrupt your workflow, conversations, or entertainment, causing annoyance and inconvenience. There can be several causes for this, so there’s no one solution that will work for everyone. Rest assured, working your way through the following tips should help you fix […]
Top 14 Fixes for Hey Google Not Working On Android Phones
Published: March 29, 2023
“Hey Google, add an event to my calendar” — you say this and are now waiting for a response for an eternity. Google Assistant is good but can be annoying when it doesn’t respond when needed. Keep reading as we share with you fixes for Hey Google command not working on Android phones. Let’s get […]
How to Setup and Use Google Assistant on Samsung Galaxy Watch
Updated: January 12, 2024
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch comes with Bixby as the default assistant. While it works better than ever before, many users prefer Google Assistant instead. Here’s how to get Google Assistant on your Galaxy watch, set it as default, and use it in day-to-day life. How to Get Google Assistant on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Method 1: […]
Bixby vs Google Assistant: Which Digital Assistant Is Better for You
Updated: November 8, 2021
The battle of digital assistants is heating up these days. All Android phones come with Google Assistant built-in. The current Android leader, Samsung has a habit of duplicating Google apps on their Galaxy line of devices. The company has integrated Bixby voice assistant to answer the growing popularity of Google Assistant. Which one is better […]
How to Find My Phone With Google Home (Android and iOS)
Updated: June 30, 2022
Can’t find your phone? Google Home, powered by Google Assistant, offer a number of useful features. One that my family takes advantage of regularly is the Find My Phone option. We often forget where we left the phone in the house and Find My Phone from Google Home comes in handy. While calling the phone […]
How to Make Alexa Swear Using Echo Devices
Updated: June 13, 2022
Truth be told before you try your luck with Alexa saying profane words out loud, it’s not going to happen. There is no official method as Amazon doesn’t allow any rash or foul words. As soon as it detects a word like that, it automatically flags it. As you might already know, all you hear […]
How to Export Lists and Notes from Google Assistant
Updated: October 11, 2021
Google Assistant allows users to add notes and items to shopping lists with voice commands. You also have the ability to sync the notes with selective third-party notes apps like Google Keep, Any do, Any list, etc. But if you are willing to use some other apps like Evernote or OneNote, the only option is […]
3 Ways to Check Your Facebook Friends Birthdays
Updated: October 11, 2021
Whether you use Facebook or not, I’m sure we can all agree, Facebook helps you remember your friend’s birthdays. But there is one small problem, it reminds you exactly on the day of the birthday, usually in the morning. So if you want to plan something ahead, here are all the ways you can check […]
How to Post on Instagram Using Google Assistant
Updated: October 11, 2021
You can use Google Assistant to launch any installed app with your Android. For instance, saying “Ok Google, launch Instagram”, will open the Instagram app on your Android smartphone. But recently, Google rolled out a new feature – Google Assistant shortcut, which now allows users to carry out specific tasks within an installed app. For “Ok Google, […]
How to Stop Sports Cards to Show up on Google Assistant Snapshot
Updated: October 11, 2021
Google Assistant Snapshot is like your personal day planner which shows you your reminders, commute time, and due bills, tickets, delivery details, and much more. These snapshots differ from person to person depending on the kind of content they use. However, along with your day planner, it also shows you recipes and sports-related cards automatically. […]
How to Unlink Any Service From the Google Assistant
Updated: October 11, 2021
Linking any service to Google assistant is just as simple as saying “Talk to (that service name)”. For example, you can simply say “Talk to Todoist” to start linking your todoist account to Google Assistant. But somehow, you don’t have an option to unlink the service with voice, and neither can you do it from […]
How to Add Photos to Show up on Google Assistant Ambient Mode
Updated: October 11, 2021
Google Assistant’s ambient mode shows a bunch of useful information (such as weather, upcoming alarms, reminders, events, etc) without having to unlock your phone. But with one caveat, it only works when your phone is locked and charging. It would be great to use it all the time like an always-on display, but as of […]
How to Manage Work From Home Schedule With Google Assistant
Updated: October 11, 2021
While it’s hard to stop distracting yourself while working from home, you can create a schedule with Google Assistant to get the best of yourself. Here’s how your Google Assistant can help you with creating a daily routine for work. Also Read: Apps to stay Productive when Working From Home Managing Work From Home Schedule With […]
How to Smartly Follow Stocks Using Google Assistant
Updated: October 11, 2021
Google provides you an easy option to track the stock prices for a given period of 1 day, 5 days, 1 month, 1 year, 5 years, or max, and not just that, you can also compare it with other companies. Moreover, it also provides articles and the latest news about that company as search results […]
How to Add Birthday Reminders on Google Assistant
Updated: October 11, 2021
Like most of you, I rely on Facebook for Birthday reminders, but there is one small problem, they notify you on the day of the birthday. It’s fine for most cases, but if you want to plan something or even wish them at the midnight, then relying on Google Assistant is the way to go. […]
Remap Google Assistant Gesture To Secretly Open Any App
Updated: October 12, 2021
Android 10 lets you open the Google Assistant by swiping from the bottom edge to the middle of the screen. However, if you don’t use the Google Assistant quite often, the gesture is lying out there wasted. So, here’s an open-source app called “App Launcher Assistant” that lets you remap the gesture to open any Android […]
WWDC 2020 – How to use Back Tap on iOS 14 to launch Google Assistant
Updated: October 10, 2021
Apple is famous for adding hidden features in its software that it never officially talks on the stage. With the announcement of iOS 14, the mobile OS has got some interesting updates such as sound recognition, better permission control, widgets, etc. One of my favorites is the Back Tap feature that allows you to trigger […]
Turn Your Phone into a Home Control Dashboard or Remote
Updated: October 12, 2021
Google recently launched a new app called Action Blocks as an accessibility feature for Android. This app helps people to take advantage of Google Assistant by placing Google Assistant shortcuts on the home screen. Anyhow, everyone can take advantage of it and use them to create reminders, set alarms to a specific time, playing your […]
Add Google Assistant Shortcuts to the Home Screen with this App
Updated: October 12, 2021
Google recently launched a new app called Action Blocks that helps to add Google Assistant Shortcuts on your home screen. It is just a small app that places a widget on your home screen that executes the command using Google Assistant. For example, you can book a cab to your home, play any song or […]