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Home Assistant is powerful, but I’m still not leaving Apple and Google

T he Internet of Things (IoT) is as popular among tech enthusiasts as Home Assistant is, for a reason. It's impossible to ignore Home Assistant as the solution to modern smart home and IoT problems.
Digital Trends

Pixel users, beware: A Google Assistant bug can disable your alarms

A Google Assistant bug is causing chaos with Do Not Disturb profiles and causing users to miss alarms, appointments, and more. The bug was first reported on Reddit earlier today by u/Rawalanche, who ...
9to5google

Google is shutting down Assistant on Fitbit smartwatches

Google Assistant launched on the Sense and Versa smartwatches in 2020. Now, it’s shutting down. In a post that went under the radar in late March, Google announced that the Assistant app for Fitbit ...
CNET

Google Can Put Siri to Shame and Fix the Biggest Problem with Voice Assistants

Commentary: Google's Gemini AI promises to be the voice assistant I always wanted -- and it could be a big embarrassment to Siri if it really works. Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who ...
Android Central on MSN

This Google Home update improves Gemini's voice assistant and simplifies AI descriptions

Google is limiting AI descriptions, shortening Home Brief summaries, and improving the helpfulness of Gemini's voice ...
Android Authority

Gemini on Wear OS must not fall in the same Assistant traps

It’s official: Wear OS smartwatches are set for a significant voice assistant upgrade soon. Although it’s one of Google’s worst-kept secrets, Gemini will soon replace Assistant on various Google ...
Android Police

When Google Assistant is phased out, what happens to our smart speakers?

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...
Android Police

Google Assistant or Gemini: Should you make the switch?

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...
ExtremeTech on MSN

Google Assistant's Android Retirement Date Confirmed

Google has officially announced that its Google Assistant era is coming to an end after nearly 10 years. The smart assistant will stop working on Android in March 2026, with Gemini taking over as ...
Yahoo

Google rolls out Gemini AI assistant and it’s already getting major updates

Google has started rolling out Gemini, its new AI chatbot that's replaced the old Bard system. As an ‘experimental AI assistant’, the Gemini app is still receiving a few updates as Google hears ...
9to5google

Google Assistant on Pixels can now ask if an incoming call is urgent

As was first announced at the Made by Google event at the beginning of the month, you can now use the Google Assistant to ask if an incoming call from a contact is urgent. For years now, Pixel phones ...