Just over a year after its launch, Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant on Android phones later in 2025

  • Horsey@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Has anyone tried to see if Gemini works with a wake word? What about with Bluetooth headset?

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      9 hours ago

      It works if you say Ok Google. But, if you need a custom keyword. You would need to use an automation app like Tasker, Automate, Macrodroid and invoke Gemini.

      As for bluetooth I don’t have an always on bluetooth speaker so cannot comment on that.

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        3 hours ago

        I testdrove the S24 Ultra with Galaxy buds to try to switch from an iPhone and the biggest complaint I had is that “okay Google” from the earbuds basically never worked. The S25U has that walkie talkie button, but I only use my assistant via voice when my hands are full… it just kills it for me entirely.

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    4 days ago

    Oh good. Last time I checked, this thing can’t even handle “play music” and “navigate home” when I’m driving.

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    4 days ago

    It needs to improve a lot, I don’t think 2025 is a good fit for this change.

  • biggerbogboy@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    And are they gonna have Gemini upgraded to have google assistants basic functions like calling and sending messages to contacts, setting reminders and timers, and actually give a response to a question that isn’t “it’s more complicated than it seems, here’s a 5000 word essay on your extremely simple question”?

    So far they haven’t gotten a single toe, let alone a step, into the right direction.

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        6 hours ago

        Interesting, my Reno z somehow had assistant fully removed and replaced by Gemini, so that’s probably why I can’t do the basics.