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TechSoftwareAppsGoogle removes multiple features from Google AssistantThe company wants to ‘focus on delivering the best possible user experience’When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The company wants to ‘focus on delivering the best possible user experience’
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
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After a busy week atCES 2024, the tech world is currently full to the brim of news and updates, especially when it comes to software. However, despite recently revealing acollaboration with Samsung on spatial headset experiences,Googlehas decided that the show isn’t over quite yet…
Despite recently adding afree productivity upgrade, the company announced yesterday that it was removing certain features from Google Assistant. In a bid to ‘build the best Assistant yet’, Google has decided to make the changes in order to focus on quality and reliability, hoping to make it easier to use Assistant across multiple devices.
Before you find out more, have you seen our guide onhow to start a smart home with Google Assistant?
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
(Image credit: Shutterstock)
Starting from 26th January, users will receive a notification if they try and access any of the features being removed. In its announcement, Google released alistof the chosen features, some of which include asking for information about your contacts and rescheduling an event in Google Calendar with your voice. The list also includes suggestions of what you can use in place of the removed features, indicating where alternatives are available.
You can find out more information about the changes on theGoogle Assistant help page.
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