Iconic tech tool, Google Assistant is soon to take its final curtain call in the tech spotlight.
Very recently, Google announced that Gemini will soon replace Google Assistant, ushering in a new era of AI-driven personal assistance. Google Assistant will soon be inaccessible on most mobile devices, and it will no longer be available for downloads from mobile app stores.
Introduced in 2016, Google Assistant is the tech giant's virtual assistant that provides users with a hands-free experience across various devices. At the time, it was quite innovative, offering a conversational interface between the user and the device. It made the phrase, 'Hey Google' so popular as it became a natural way to wake up devices and perform a wide range of tasks with just a simple voice command.
As generative AI continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, Google is revolutionizing personal assistance by integrating Gemini AI into mobile devices, tablets, cars, smartwatches, headphones and other connected wearables. The company also plans to expand Gemini's AI capabilities to smart home devices such as speakers, displays and TVs.
In the coming months, millions of users will be upgraded to Gemini as Google gradually phases out Google Assistant later this year.
Gemini promises to go beyond what Google Assistant can do. Far more advanced than traditional voice commands, Gemini will provide a highly interactive and context-aware experience. This means it can adapt to the user's needs and preferences, offering a more personalized and intuitive level of assistance.