Google’s Assistant is named “Google”, and that makes complete sense
During our week at MWC 2017 in Barcelona, we got the opportunity to meet with Gummi Hafsteinsson, Product Manager for Google Assistant. While we...
Allo is getting better GIF integration, animated emoji and one-tap Assistant access
Still using Allo? Yeah, we're not either, but there are still some people on that train and for them Allo is getting some new...
Google Assistant starts arriving on devices from today – US first, Australia and more...
After announcing an expansion of Google Assistant earlier this week, Google has announced via YouTube that the rollout will begin today.
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Google Assistant on its way to all Android phones on Marshmallow or later
One of the big criticisms of Google Assistant is its lack of availability. It has only been available on the Pixel phones, Google...
Google adds payments setup to Google Assistant, kind of
As the Google Assistant continues on its wandering journey of adding new features, we're getting an indication of the next new addition: payments. Users...
Google Assistant accidentally shows up on non-Pixel phones
In a bit of a 'whoops' moment, it seems that an alpha version of Google's eponymous app rolled out, and while it was pretty...
Want to get Home Automation control on your Pixel before Google flips the switch?...
Earlier today we reported on the Pixel getting official access to the Home Automation menu, and thus control, previously restricted to owners of the...
The Pixel’s Google Assistant gets the ability to control home automated devices
A couple of weeks ago Google announced that Google Assistant on the Pixel phones would soon be able to control home automated products. ...
Google Assistant adds two more smart home partners to their live offerings
Google Assistant has today gotten a lot smarter with the addition of two new partners. Today's announcement sees the previously announced WeMo integration going...
Google Assistant and Google Home can control my TV using Logitech Harmony and IFTTT
Since getting my Google Home, I've been slowly integrating anything in my house that I can, it all started with my Christmas Tree thanks...
Samsung’s virtual assistant Bixby is getting ready for launch with IP Australia trademark applications
Samsung's launch of the Galaxy S8 won't be coming at Mobile World Congress next month, but Samsung is making all the moves to ensure...
Report: LG G6 may be the first ‘non-Google’ phone to include Google Assistant
Google's decision to retain the Google Assistant as a Pixel exclusive feature has been a source of consternation for some, but a new report...
Microsoft’s virtual assistant, Cortana, is Coming to Android lock screens
Microsoft's virtual personal assistant, Cortana, seems to be coming to Android lock-screens very soon. We understand that Microsoft have begun beta testing a version of...
With Google Assistant, IFTTT and Belkin’s WeMo, I’ve automated my garage door
The smart home has been often promised and typically half delivered, few products exist that deliver you "the package", and to be honest that's...
Screenshot feature has arrived in the Google Assistant for Pixel owners
The Google Now On Tap screenshot feature was a great idea, but with the transition to Google Assistant when the Pixel phones were released,...