Google Assistant is getting many changes in coming week. In a blog post, Google announce that they removing 17 features from the Assistant from 26th January 2024. Also Google says this is to improve the “quality and reliability” of the service, making it “easier to use Assistant across devices.”
From 26th January 2024, if you try to use any of these 17 features that are being taken away, you’ll get a notification that they are no longer available.
Most of these features will be completely remove by 26th February 2024, as per report.
Full List of Features Google Removing from Assistant
- Controlling audiobooks on Google Play Books by voice is out. You can still cast them from your mobile.
- No more cookbook management on Google Assistant, transferring recipes, instructional videos, and step-by-step guides are out. But dont worry, as you can still use Google Assistant to search for recipes online and on YouTube.
- No more setting media, music, or radio alarms on Google Assistant devices. Now, you can create a custom Routine or use a standard alarm.
- Stopwatch management on Smart Displays and Speakers will be gone. But dont worry, as setting timers and alarms is still be there.
- Voice calling a device or broadcasting to your Google Family Group will be a no-go. Still, you can broadcast to devices within your home.
- Sending emails, video, or audio messages with your voice will no longer be an option. But, you can still make calls and send text messages.
- No more asking for contact information but you can still make calls to them.
- No more App Launcher in Google Assistant driving mode on Google Maps for messages and calls. But, you can use voice control on Google Maps in the same way.
- Voice control for activities will be off the table for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 devices. But, you will have to use the buttons on your device for activity control. Google Pixel Watches still support voice control for activities.
- Calls from speakers and Smart Displays won’t display a caller ID unless you’re using Google Duo.
- Voice-checking personal travel itineraries is out. But, you can still inquire about flight status.
- Voice actions like sending payments, making reservations, or posting on social media will no longer get support. But yes, you can still ask the Assistant to open your install apps.
Google is also refining the Google app, which will now trigger search responses when you tap the microphone icon.
The microphone icon will no longer control smart home devices or send messages.
This includes the Pixel Search bar, which now triggers Voice Search instead of Assistant.
