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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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[–] ryan213@lemmy.ca 75 points 9 months ago (45 children)

Do people use Assistant for more than just reminders, weather, and directions? Lol Just curious because that's all I use it for.

[–] charles@lemmy.world 69 points 9 months ago (15 children)

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

[–] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch -2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (4 children)
[–] pupbiru@aussie.zone 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch -1 points 9 months 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.

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