Observed Signal · Jul 29, 2019 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Google Replaces Voice Search with Assistant on Android
Google plans to replace Voice Search with the Google Assistant for Android voice-based queries. The prompt will shift from “Hey Google” to “Ask Your Assistant,” and search results will appear in a slide-up panel. The rollout is not yet complete; Voice Search remains available in more languages for now. The change signals Google’s intent to use the Assistant for data generation to deliver the best information and results. The report cites 9to5Google, with Abner Li noting a permanent replacement and that Voice Search and the Assistant will not run simultaneously to avoid confusion.
Major platform feature change from Google affecting Android voice search UX and data generation.
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- Google will replace Voice Search with the Google Assistant for Android voice searches.
- Users will see the prompt 'Ask Your Assistant' instead of 'Hey Google'.
- Search results will be displayed in a slide-up panel when using the Assistant.
- The rollout is not yet comprehensive; Voice Search remains available in more languages.
- The change was reported by 9to5Google (Abner Li).
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