I have used several smart speakers powered by Google Assistant for quite a while. The first device I picked up was the Nest Mini, which was followed by the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max. I have one ...

Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026. Google today shared an update on its plan to “upgrade the Assistant ...

Google Assistant has never been a reliable assistant on Android Auto, and users have been complaining about various issues forever. Google Assistant's role on Android Auto was critical: it was ...

Google is updating names for certain voice options for Gemini-powered Assistant on Google Nest and Home smart devices. Some of these names are now simpler and easier to recall. These changes do not ...

Multiple users on Reddit report issues with Google Gemini for Home update in 2026. The change apparently messed up ...

For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR ...

Google states in an update that it's delaying its original plans to sunset the Assistant across devices by the end of this year. The post states that it will "adjust" its timeline to provide a ...

The writing has been on the wall for a while, but the shift away from Google Assistant is now official. Google has announced that it will shift users to Gemini as the default AI assistant on their ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

Google has acknowledged a bug affecting voice commands for smart lights. The company says it is aware of the issue and will share an update soon. Many users say they can still control lights via the ...

The digital assistant landscape is changing dramatically, and Google is leading that change by replacing its long-standing Google Assistant with Gemini, its AI-powered alternative. According to Google ...