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Google has replaced the Google Assistant app on Android with Gemini by default (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 1 year ago by Squire1039@lemm.ee to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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.

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[–] Kraven_the_Hunter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

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.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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@lemm.ee 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Can install, but can’t default them.

Also a slightly degraded experience compared to the OEM app.

[–] nikt@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 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.